compare Himself to a Green Fir Tree as in Hosea 14:8?
( what we call a Evergreen Tree). Could it be because HE is !!!FOREVER!!!....? †
2006-10-20 12:54:53 · 13 answers · asked by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This verse goes along with
John 15:5
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
--One of my favorite verses!
2006-10-20 12:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rev. John Wesley's comment:
A green fir-tree - As a weary traveler finds rest and safety under a thick tree, so there is safety and refreshment under the protection of the Lord.
Calvin's comment:
In saying, "I will be as a shady fir-tree", and adding at the same time, "From me is thy fruit found", the two similitudes seem not to accord; for, as it is well known, the fir-tree bears no fruit. Why then is fruit mentioned? The answer is that these two similitudes are not connected. For when God compares himself to a fir-tree, he speaks only of protection: and we know that when one seeks a cooling shade, he may find it under a fir-tree; besides, it is always green, as we all know, when leaves fall from other trees; and further, its height and thickness afford a good shadow. The
reason, then, why God promises to be like a fir-tree to his people
is this, because all who will fly under his shadow shall be preserved from the heat. But the meaning of the second similitude, that God would supply his people with fruit, is different. The Prophet had said before that the Israelites would be like a tree, which fixes its roots deep in the ground. He now transfers the name of a tree to God. Both these things are true; for when God makes us fruitful we are branches set in the best vine; and it is also true, that the whole fruit we have is from him; for all vigour would fail us, except God were to supply us with moisture, and even life itself. We now then see that there is no inconsistency in the words of the Prophet, as the object is different. "From me then is thy fruit found"; as though God said, that the Israelites, if wise, would be content with his favour; for they who seek support from him will be satisfied; because they will find from him fruit sufficiently rich and abundant. We now then understand what is meant.
2006-10-20 20:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by kent chatham 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
8) " O Israel, stay away from idols! I am the one who looks after you and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green, giving my fruit to you all through the year."
Because he is the only God you need , not the false idols.
2006-10-20 20:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by choclataye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God makes that comparison illustrating the idea that he cares for Israel as a tree provides shade and food.
2006-10-20 20:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he is an anti-wikipedia fool! My patient has reached it's end! Death to the anti-wikipedians!
Heil Jimbo Wales!
2006-10-20 20:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by Bobby... 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and also he can be depended on at any time of the year.
2006-10-20 20:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by joy-ann 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called poetry.Why did the Christ speak in parables?
2006-10-20 20:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does that mean Bush is the son of God?
2006-10-20 19:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by haywire 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God is forever and everywhere
2006-10-20 19:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Somebody wrote something a long time ago,,, so what?
2006-10-20 19:59:33 · answer #10 · answered by eantaelor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋