Easton's Bible Dictionary

 

A    B    C    D    E    F    G    H    I    J    K    L    M    N    O    P    Q    R    S    T    U    V    W    X    Y    Z   



Date
the fruit of a species of palm (q.v.), the Phoenix dactilifera. This was a common tree in Israel (Joel 1:12; Neh. 8:15). Palm branches were carried by the Jews on festive occasions, and especially at the feast of Tabernacles (Lev. 23:40; Neh. 8:15). Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'date' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

Copyright Information
© Easton's Bible Dictionary

Easton's Bible Dictionary Home
Bible History Online Home

 

Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
Online Bible (KJV)
Naves Topical Bible
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Hitchcock's Bible Dictionary

Popular in the
New Testament

New Testament Overview
Jesus
The Sanhedrin
Bethlehem
The Magi
Herod the Great
Jerusalem
Leprosy
Matthew
The Temple in Jerusalem
Shepherds
Caiaphas
Nazareth
The Messiah
Caesar
Crucifixion
Paul the Apostle
Pentecost
Resurrection of Jesus
Apostle
Gentiles
Baptism
Faith
Peter
The Book of Revelation