Dictionaries :: Chestnut Tree

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Chestnut Tree:

(Heb. 'armon; i.e., "naked"), mentioned in connection with Jacob's artifice regarding the cattle (Gen 30:37). It is one of the trees of which, because of its strength and beauty, the Assyrian empire is likened (Eze 31:8; R.V., "plane trees"). It is probably the Oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis) that is intended. It is a characteristic of this tree that it annually sheds its outer bark, becomes "naked." The chestnut tree proper is not a native of Palestine.

Nave's Topical Bible

Chestnut Tree: General Scriptures Concerning

Gen 30:37; Eze 31:8

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Chestnut Tree:

(Heb. 'armon) (Genesis 30:37; Ezekiel 31:8). Probably the "palm tree" (Platanus orientalis) is intended. This tree thrives best in low and rather moist situations in the north of Palestine, and resembles our sycamore or buttonwood (Platanus occidentalis).