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almond

Meaning of “almond”

The almond tree, or a branch or rod from it.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ecclesiastes 12:5

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Every verse containing “almond”

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Ecclesiastes 12:5
Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 12:5 · retained source text

Also when they shalbe afraid of that which is high, and feares shall bee in the way, and the Almond tree shall flourish, and the grashopper shall be a burden, and desire shall faile: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners goe about the streets:

Jeremiah 1:11
¶ Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Jeremiah 1:11 · retained source text

¶ Moreouer, the word of the LORD came vnto me, saying; Ieremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rodde of an almond tree.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

The fruit of the almond tree; an ovate, compressed nut, perforated in the pores.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 153