see PLANTS
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
Very abundant shrub in Israel that is characterized by its aromatic branches and its leaves, which are green in all seasons of the year. Its branches can be used in the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles (Neh 8:15). †¢Esther’s name, in Hebrew, was Hadassah, which means m. In a vision of Zechariah a horseman appears who †œwas among the m. that was in the deep† (Zech 1:8-10). Many interpret it as a symbol of the people of Israel. Scientific name: Myrtus comunis. = Myrtle. †¢Plants of the Bible.
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
tip, TREE FLOWER
see, HOLIDAYS
vet, Tree called in Heb. “fairies”; It grew on the mountains near Jerusalem. During the Feast of Tabernacles (see FESTIVALS) its branches were used to make booths (Neh. 8:15). It is undoubtedly the common myrtle, “Myrtius communis”, which is found throughout Palestine (Is. 41:19; 55:13; Zech. 1:8-11).
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
(Heb. hadhas).
Myrtle or myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a shrub or tree plant common in Israel and Lebanon. It grows well on rocky ground and can reach a height of up to 9 m, although it is normally a 2-3 m shrub. tall and with thick branches. It is evergreen, thick, shiny and dark green. It blooms in clusters of white flowers that mature into bluish-black berries. Almost the entire plant has a refreshing fragrance oil that is used to make perfumes. The berries are aromatic and edible. Today the myrtle is found particularly in Upper Galilee and the Jordan Valley, although it also grows near Jerusalem, as it apparently did at the time of Zechariah’s vision. (Zech 1:8-11, 16)
The aromatic branches of the myrtle were used along with the branches of other trees to cover the huts, outdoor shelters that were temporarily used by the Hebrews during the festival of huts. (Ne 8:14, 15) In the prophecies concerning the restoration, it was foretold that the myrtle, with its fragrance and beauty, would grow in place of the nettle, and that it would even sprout in the desert. Isaiah 41:19; 55:13.
The Hebrew name of Esther, the wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus, was Hadassá, which means “Myrtle”. (Esther 2:7.)
Source: Dictionary of the Bible