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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Green tree</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/g/green_tree.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/psalms/1-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/g/green.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Green tree</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/g/green_pastures.htm" title="Green Pastures">◄</a> Green tree <a href="/topical/g/green_tree_and_dry_tree.htm" title="Green Tree and Dry Tree">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "green tree" appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often symbolizing life, fertility, and idolatry. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, trees were significant symbols due to their life-sustaining properties and their ability to provide shade, food, and wood. The Bible reflects these cultural values, using the imagery of green trees to convey spiritual truths and warnings.<br><br><b>Symbol of Life and Prosperity</b><br><br>In biblical literature, green trees are frequently associated with life and prosperity. The lushness and vitality of a green tree serve as a metaphor for the righteous and their flourishing state. For instance, in <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a> , the righteous man is likened to "a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does." This imagery underscores the blessings and stability that come from living a life rooted in God's Word.<br><br><b>Idolatry and Pagan Worship</b><br><br>Conversely, green trees are also associated with idolatry and pagan worship practices. In the Old Testament, high places and groves of green trees were often sites of idol worship and pagan rituals. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against participating in these practices. In <a href="/deuteronomy/12-2.htm">Deuteronomy 12:2</a> , God commands the Israelites to "destroy completely all the places on the high mountains, on the hills, and under every green tree where the nations you are dispossessing worship their gods." This command highlights the association of green trees with idolatrous practices that were prevalent among the surrounding nations.<br><br><b>Judgment and Warning</b><br><br>The prophets frequently used the imagery of green trees to convey messages of judgment and warning. In <a href="/ezekiel/20-47.htm">Ezekiel 20:47</a> , the Lord declares, "Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD. This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to kindle a fire in you, and it will consume every green tree and every dry tree. The blazing flame will not be extinguished, and every face from south to north will be scorched by it." Here, the green tree symbolizes those who are seemingly alive and prosperous but are subject to God's impending judgment due to their unfaithfulness.<br><br><b>Symbol of False Security</b><br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus uses the imagery of the green tree to illustrate the false security of those who reject Him. In <a href="/luke/23-31.htm">Luke 23:31</a> , as He is led to His crucifixion, Jesus warns, "For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?" This statement serves as a prophetic warning about the coming judgment upon those who fail to recognize the time of God's visitation through Christ.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The imagery of the green tree in the Bible serves as a powerful symbol with dual meanings. It represents both the blessings of life and prosperity for the righteous and the dangers of idolatry and false security for those who turn away from God. Through these vivid images, the Scriptures communicate profound spiritual truths and call believers to a life of faithfulness and obedience.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/green.htm">Green</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mildew.htm">Mildew (26 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reddish.htm">Reddish (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dye.htm">Dye (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dyeing.htm">Dyeing</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/green.htm">Green (72 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leper.htm">Leper (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/colors.htm">Colors (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/color.htm">Color (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p 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