Sometimes Israel was described as a grapevine, sometimes as a fig tree (Hosea 9:10). Well, like any farmer, farmer-God hoped that the fig tree that was Israel would produce good fruit, things like ...

The fig tree was also a sign of peace and tranquility. One of the most popular quotes from the Bible when expressing the desire for and vision of peace is found in the book of Micah: “They shall ...

Explore the unique beauty of Israel's native trees on your next hike, where ancient oaks, carobs, and figs bring the rich ...

I’m not convinced that Israel is (or we are) the fig tree. I really don’t like to allegorize the parables at all. It’s dangerous territory. But if we must allegorize, maybe we should think about the ...

The cutting remark had come underneath a shady fig tree. “Rabbi,” said the chagrined disciple, “you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel!” “You believe because I told you I saw ...

The fig tree is the first plant to be mentioned by name in the Bible: '[Adam and Eve] knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.' (Genesis 3:7) The ...