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willow

Meaning of “willow”

A tree that grows by brooks or watercourses.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ezekiel 17:5

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The KJV occurrence

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Ezekiel 17:5
He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ezekiel 17:5 · retained source text

Hee tooke also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitfull field, he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.

1611 marginal noteHebr. put it in a field of seed.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Leviticus 23:40; Isaiah 44:4; Ezekiel 17:5

The willow is planted by great waters; cross-references place willows by brooks and watercourses.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A tree called the willow, often growing near water.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 932