Heb. luz, (Gen. 30:37), a nutbearing tree. The Hebrew word is rendered in the Vulgate by amygdalinus, “the almond-tree,” which is probably correct. That tree flourishes in Syria.
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Hazel
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
The Hebrew term luz occurs only in (Genesis 30:37) Authorities are divided between the hazel and the almond tree as representing the luz. The latter is most probably correct.
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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