✨The Surprising Reality
Abraham swore at a tamarisk tree. Jacob made an oath at a pillar near a well. These were more than scenery—they were sacred signs.
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: trees and water sites were common markers of covenants in the ancient Near East.
📚What We Know
Trees symbolized life and permanence; wells sustained survival. Treaties used these settings for witness and legacy. Link Genesis scenes with ANE treaty customs to decode their depth.
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Sacred Tree in Genesis
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📖Biblical References
📜Genesis 21:33📜Genesis 31:45–48
Scripture references supporting this historical context