v. Vine
1Ki 4:25 lived ..each one ..under his h
Pro 27:18 he who cares for the h will eat its fruit, and the
It is 2:13 the h has cast its figs, and the vines
Isa 36:16 each one of his h, and let each one drink
Hos 9:10 as the early fruit of the h in its
Joe 1:7 he laid waste my vine, and stripped my bark; altogether
Mic 4:4 each one will sit under his vine .. h
Nah 3:12 your strengths will be as h with figs
Hab 3:17 although the h does not flourish, nor on the vines
Mat 21:19; Mar 11:13 seeing an h near the
Matt 24:32; Mar 13:28 am learn the parable
Luk 13:6 a man had an h planted in his
Luk 21:29 parable: See the h and all the trees
Joh 1:48 when you were under the h, I saw you
Jam 3:12 can h produce olives
Rev 6:13 they fell..as the h drops its figs
Fig tree (Heb. pag, “unripe fig”; te’ênâh, “fig tree (or its late fruit)”; bikkûrâh, “breva”; debêlâh, “pressed fig cake”; Gr. ólunthos, “green fig” or “ late fig”; súkon, “fig”; súke, “fig tree”). very common tree in biblical lands since ancient times (Deu 8:8); it is believed to have originated in southwestern Asia. It can grow as a bush in rocky and rough terrain, or take the form of a tree in fertile ground and reach a height of 6 to 9 m. It is widely spread throughout Palestine and is one of the few wild plants found throughout the country. The conical or nearly spherical fruit hangs from the branch by its thinner end. The fig tree is the first plant mentioned by name in the Bible (Gen 3:7) and is among the last (Rev 6:13). In Palestine the tree bears fruit twice a year: in June and in August or September. June figs or “first fruits” (Hos 9:10; “figs” in BJ) grow on old branches and are considered a special snack. The August crop appears on new branches, and is often sun-dried and molded into cakes or hung on string for winter consumption. Figs were considered to have medicinal value, and were used in the form of cakes as poultices for boils or skin eruptions (2Ki 20:7). Sitting under his vine and fig tree was a symbol of prosperity (1Ki 4:25; Mic 4:4; Zec 3:10). In the spring, the fruit appears before the leaves. One of the most striking parables of Jesus refers to the barren fig tree that seemed to bear fruit, but did not (Mark 11:12-14, 20). Because figs and grapes were so important in Jewish agriculture, the prophets, in rebuking sin, warned the people that the vines and fig trees would be destroyed. When they signaled prosperity by obedience, they promised a bountiful harvest of both kinds (Isa 36:16; Jl. 1:7; Amo 4:9). 258. Typical Palestinian fig tree in its normal condition, full of leaves. 259. The same fig tree after the locusts ate all its leaves in just 15 minutes. Bib.: PB 103-106. Wild fig tree. See Cabrahigo.
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
common name of plants of a genus of the Moraceae family, whose fruits are called figs. The common fig tree, Ficus carica, is native to the Near East, and to this plant the Scriptures refer, as well as to the ® sycamore, Ficus cycomorus, which belongs to this same genus.
Since ancient times it is known already at the beginning of Genesis it is mentioned, Adam and Eve covered themselves with leaves of h. when they realized their nakedness, Gn 3, 7; the men Moses sent to explore the land of Canaan brought him samples of figs, Nm 13, 23; the fruit of the h., which was harvested twice a year, was used in food, eaten fresh or made into breads and cakes of dried figs, 1 S 25, 18; 30, 12; 1 Chr 12, 41; Jdt 10, 5; figs were also used for medicinal purposes, 2 R 20, 7; Isaiah 38, 21.
The term h. it is found in Scripture used figuratively. In the first fable of the Bible, that of Jotán, in which the characters are plants, is found the h., Jc 9, 10-11; the prophet Jeremiah also has a parable, The two baskets of figs, about the exiles, of whom Yahweh will make his people, Jr 24. To signify prosperity and peace, it is mentioned together with the vine, 1 R 5, 5; 2R 18, 31; 1 M 14, 12; Is 36, 16; My 4, 4; Za 3, 10. The prophets use the figure of h. and of its fruits to refer to the evils of Israel for its infidelity or to the punishment of the pagan nations, Is 34, 4; Jer 5, 17; 8, 13; Hos 2, 14; Jl 1, 7 and 12; Has 3, 17; likewise to announce the prosperity that Yahweh will give, after the scourge, Jl 2, 22; Aug 2, 19.
In the NT Jesus also uses the figure of h. in his parables, Mt 24, 32-35; Mark 13, 28-32; Lk 21, 29-33. Jesus cursed a barren and dry fig tree that had no fruit but leaves, Mt 21, 18-21; Mc 11, 12-14 and 20-26; .
Digital Bible Dictionary, Grupo C Service & Design Ltda., Colombia, 2003
Source: Digital Bible Dictionary
type, TREE FLOWER TYPE
see, FIG
vet, Dicot of the Moraceae family. tree that bears delicious fruit (see FIG; cf. Jud. 9:10; Num. 13:23). in heb. the same term is used to denote the tree and the fruit, t’ënãh, while in gr. the tree is called “syke” and the fruit is “sykon”. The fig tree is native to western Asia. When it is young, it only bears fruit if it is in rich soil (Luke 13:6-9). As it ages, the fig tree rapidly degenerates; neglected, it does not produce much (Prov. 27:18). In spring, the fig tree bears its early figs before they are covered with leaves, on the branches grown the previous year, and they are called “pag” (green figs, cf. Cnt. 2:13). If the tree has no green figs when foliage appears, there will be no figs. The fig tree is a highly appreciated tree; the Bible mentions it on many occasions together with the vine (Dt. 8:8; Ps. 105:33; Jer. 5:17; Jl. 1:12). The expression “under his vine and under his fig tree” is synonymous with prosperity and security (1 Kings 4:25; Mi. 4:4; Zec. 3:10). The height of the cultivated fig tree (“Ficus carica”) varies between 6 and 9 m. The leaves, which appear in late spring and fall as winter approaches, are often 20-25 cm long. of length. The fig tree is used by the Lord as an emblem of Israel, and the curse of the barren fig tree (Mk. 11: 12-17) constitutes a parable: the people had not responded to the call of the Lord, which therefore announces his judgment . This tree had the leaves that come with the first fruits; although, as Marcos points out, “it was not the time for figs” (summer, the true harvest), he should have had at least the green figs of spring. The presence of the leaves without the fruit is an indication of Israel’s religious profession without fruit, and constitutes a solemn warning about the danger of religious nominalism in general. According to the prophecy, the fig tree of Israel must be green again at the end of time. It is in this sense that many interpreters understand Mt. 24:32-33.
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
The fig tree, the vine, and the olive tree are the three most celebrated trees in the Bible. The fig tree, which used to be planted in the vineyards, grows very easily; he gives two kinds of figs: the first, the figs, and the second or late, the figs themselves (Mk 13,28; Lk 21,29). That is why it is very strange that a fig tree does not bear figs; Jesus cursed such a fig tree and it “withered instantly” (Mt 21,19; Mk 11,13). The fig tree is a symbol of Israel (Os 9,10; Miq 7,1; Jer 8,13). The parable of the barren fig tree refers to Israel (Lk 13:6-9).
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FERNANDEZ RAMOS, Felipe (Dir.), Dictionary of Jesus of Nazareth, Editorial Monte Carmelo, Burbos, 2001
Source: Dictionary of Jesus of Nazareth
(Heb. te´e·náh; Gr. sy·ke, sý·kon).
The fig tree (Ficus carica), the olive tree and the vine are the plants that are most mentioned in the Bible: they are referred to in more than fifty texts. (Jg 9:8-13; Hab 3:17) The fig tree is native to the SW. from Asia, Israel, Syria and also from Egypt. This tree is notable for its longevity. Although it can grow in the wild, for it to produce good fruit it must be cultivated. (Lu 13:6-9) It adapts very well to various kinds of soil, including rocky soil. It has very spreading branches, it can reach about 9 m. tall and its trunk can exceed 60 cm. diameter. Although the fig tree is valued primarily for its fruit, it is also highly prized for the good shade it provides. (Jn 1:48-50.) Its leaves are large, sometimes exceeding 20 cm. Wide. The first time the fig tree is mentioned is in relation to the leaves that Adam and Eve sewed together to serve as “loin coverings.” (Ge 3:7) In some parts of the East, fig leaves are still sewn together for the purpose of wrapping fruit or for other uses. (See SICÍ“MORO.)
Early and late harvests. Fig trees basically produce two crops of figs a year: the figs, or early figs (Heb. bik·ku·rah), which in Palestine ripen in June or early July (Isa 28:4; Jer 24:2; Hos 9: 10), and late figs, which grow on new branches and make up the main crop, which usually matures from August onwards. Ripe figs—highly prized for their delicate flavor—fall off the tree easily when its branches are shaken. (Na 3:12.)
Around February, the first buds of the fruit usually appear on the branches of the previous season, which precede the leaves by about two months, since the latter do not come out until the end of April or the beginning of May. (Mt 24:32) At Song of Songs 2:13, the first indication that green figs (Heb. pagh) give of being ripe is related to the flowering of the vines, which begins around April. Consequently, when the tree is full of leaves, it should already have fruit. The fig tree that Jesus cursed on Nisan 10, 33 CE, had produced leaves prematurely. Its appearance gave rise to hope that it would also have produced edible fruit before the season, and the record at Mark 11:12-14 indicates that Jesus approached the tree thinking in this way, even though “it was not the time of the figs† , that is, the time for the fruit to be picked. The fact that the tree had nothing but leaves showed that it was not going to produce any crops and therefore its appearance was deceiving. Jesus cursed him for being unproductive, and he withered away. (Compare Mt 7:19; 21:43; Lu 13:6-9.)
Use as food and medicine. In biblical times, figs were a staple food, and they still are today in some Middle Eastern countries. With them they made “compressed fig cakes † , which could be transported comfortably. (1Sa 25:18; 30:12; 1Ch 12:40) In the case of King Hezekiah, such a “cake” was used as a medicinal poultice for the king’s boil, a procedure still used in the East. (2Ki 20:7.)
Figurative and prophetic use. The fig tree and the vine are mentioned together in many texts, and Jesus’ words in Luke 13:6 show that fig trees used to be planted in vineyards. (2Ki 18:31; Joe 2:22) The expression †˜to sit under one’s own vine and fig tree† ™ symbolized peaceful, prosperous, and…