leaf Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
leaf in Easton's Bible Dictionary
of a tree. The olive-leaf mentioned Gen. 8:11. The barren fig-tree had nothing but leaves (Matt. 21:19; Mark 11:13). The oak-leaf is mentioned Isa. 1:30; 6:13. There are numerous allusions to leaves, their flourishing, their decay, and their restoration (Lev. 26:36; Isa. 34:4; Jer. 8:13; Dan. 4:12, 14, 21; Mark 11:13; 13:28). The fresh leaf is a symbol of prosperity (Ps. 1:3; Jer. 17:8; Ezek. 47:12); the faded, of decay (Job 13:25; Isa. 1:30; 64:6; Jer. 8:13). Leaf of a door (1 Kings 6:34), the valve of a folding door. Leaf of a book (Jer. 36:23), perhaps a fold of a roll.
leaf in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
LEAF . Isa 64:6. The bright fresh color of the leaf of a tree or plant shows that it is richly nourished by a good soil. Hence the fresh leaf is often used in Scripture as a symbol of prosperity, Ps 1:3; Jer 17:8; Eze 47:12; the faded leaf as a symbol of decay. Job 13:25; Isa 1:30; Isa 64:6; Jer 8:13; Eze 17:9. Also other illustrations are derived from leaves. Lev 26:36; Isa 34:4; Dan 4:12, 2 Kgs 22:14, 2 Chr 11:21; Mark 13:28; Rev 22:2.