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"Preserving the future,
one seed at a time." ™
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Seeds
for a
Bible-themed Garden
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The Holy Bible
provides excellent examples of life in our ancient agrarian past. The
history, teachings, principles an practices have survived for thousands of
years. There is no better way to gain more insight into these
messages, than to learn about agriculture through gardening.
The following is intended to
help you select plants for your own Bible-themed garden. Each of the following plants
is annotated with referring Bible verses.
The book of Genesis teaches that God said, "Let the earth put forth vegetation, plants
yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each
according to its kind, upon the earth."
Gen. 1:11.
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Herbs
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Coriander
(Cilantro)
Coriandrum sativuThe
seeds are used as a flavoring for meats, pickles, sausages, and
sauces. In this form, the spice is known as
coriander. The leaves are also used fresh in soups, salads
and salsas. |
Mentioned in Exo.16:31 and Num. 11:7. |
Cumin
Cuminum cymimunCumin is
an annual that is low growing (6 in.), has dark green leaves and
reddish flowers. The seeds are collected and dried and
used whole or powdered to add some "heat" to dishes. |
Mentioned in Isa.
28:24-29 and Mat.
23:23. |
Dill
Anethum graveolensTypically used as a culinary
herb. Fine, tender parts are finely chopped and added to
sauces. Also used fresh in pickling. Seeds and leaves
are also used dried as a seasoning. |
Mentioned in Isa.
28:25, 27 and Mat.
23:23. |
Hyssop
Hyssopus
officinalisHyssop
has been used for its medicinal properties since ancient
times. Used as a gargle or in lozenge form, it helps to
relieve sore throats and coughing. Similar
to mint flavor, use small amount in salads and other dishes. |
Mentioned in
Exodus
12:22, John
19:29 and Heb.
9:19. |
Mustard
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Mentioned in Mat.
13:31, Mat.
17:20, Mark
4:31, Luke
13:19, and Luke
17:6. |
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Cucumbers
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Mentioned
in Num.
11:5, Jer.
10:5 and Isa.
1:8.
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Leeks
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Mentioned in Num.
11:5.
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Onions
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Mentioned in Num.
11:5.
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 Bible
Plants for American Gardens
Eleanor
Anthony KingFormat:
Paper, 5 1/4 x 8 1/4, 204 pages
ISBN: 0-486-23188-7
This book,
which is an accurate account, both historically and horticulturally, describes trees, herbs, flowers, grains, reeds and other plants, telling the
Biblical stories and sayings associated with them. This book is
available through Barnes & Noble by clicking the image of the book. |
