hazel Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
hazel in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Heb. luz, (Gen. 30:37), a nutbearing tree. The Hebrew word is rendered in the Vulgate by amygdalinus, "the almond-tree," which is probably correct. That tree flourishes in Syria.
hazel in Smith's Bible Dictionary
The Hebrew term luz occurs only in #Ge 30:37| Authorities are divided between the hazel and the almond tree as representing the luz. The latter is most probably correct.
hazel in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
HA'ZEL , Gen 30:37. It is generally supposed that the almond tree is intended in this passage. The original word is thought to be susceptible of this rendering.
hazel in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
luz. Rather the "almond," Genesis 30:37 (Gesenius).