acacia

Definition

The term “acacia” is the name of a common shrub or tree growing in the land of Canaan in ancient times; it is still plentiful in that region today.

• The orange-brown wood of the acacia tree is very hard and durable, making it a useful material for building things.
• This wood is highly resistant to decay because it is so very dense that it keeps out water, and it has natural preservatives that keep insects from destroying it.
• In the Bible, acacia wood was used to build the tabernacle and the ark of the covenant.

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(See also: ark of the covenant, tabernacle)

Bible References

• Deuteronomy 10:3-4
• Exodus 25:3-7
• Exodus 38:6-7
• Isaiah 41:19-20

Word Data

• Strong’s: H7848