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Elm

Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament
Elm refers to the terebinth tree in Hosea 4:13. This long-lived tree was common in Palestine and was sometimes used as a landmark.
Biblical Usage
The tree is mentioned in connection with Israel’s idolatrous practices in Hosea. Related tree references were also used in designating places and landmarks.
Scripture References
Hosea 4:13 Genesis 35:4 Judges 6:11 Judges 6:19