tree of life

noun

1. a tree in the Garden of Eden that yielded food giving everlasting life. Genesis 2:9; 3:22.
2. a tree in the heavenly Jerusalem with leaves for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22:2.
3. arbor vitae.

tree of life

noun

1. Old Testament a tree in the Garden of Eden, the fruit of which had the power of conferring eternal life (Genesis 2:9; 3:22)
2. New Testament a tree in the heavenly Jerusalem, for the healing of the nations (Revelation 22:2)

Word History and Origins

Origin of tree of life¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English

Example Sentences

Among those of especial merit are the Kermanshah tree-of-life fabrics, now somewhat rare.

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