Willow

A tree that grows by streams, has long narrow leaves, and small green flowers.

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About Willow

A willow is a tree or shrub with long, narrow leaves and flexible branches.

In the Bible, the word “willow” may refer to several kinds of trees that grow near water. Some Bible translations use the word “aspen” for these same trees because the exact species is uncertain (Leviticus 23:40; Job 40:22; Isaiah 15:7).

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Key References

Leviticus 23:40

On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days.

Ezekiel 17:5

He took some of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil; he placed it by abundant waters and set it out like a willow.

All Scripture References (6)

Leviticus (1)
Leviticus 23:40

On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days.

Job (1)
Job 40:22

The lotus plants conceal him in their shade; the willows of the brook surround him.

Psalms (1)
Psalm 137:2

There on the willows we hung our harps,

Isaiah (2)
Isaiah 15:7

So they carry their wealth and belongings over the Brook of the Willows.

Isaiah 44:4

They will sprout among the grass like willows by flowing streams.

Ezekiel (1)
Ezekiel 17:5

He took some of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil; he placed it by abundant waters and set it out like a willow.