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tree of life
noun
- a tree in the Garden of Eden that yielded food giving everlasting life. Genesis 2:9; 3:22.
- a tree in the heavenly Jerusalem with leaves for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22:2.
tree of life
noun
- 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)
- New Testament a tree in the heavenly Jerusalem, for the healing of the nations (Revelation 22:2)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tree of life1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English
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Example Sentences
Among those of especial merit are the Kermanshah tree-of-life fabrics, now somewhat rare.
From Project Gutenberg
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