Chestnut tree

(Heb. ’armon; i.e., “naked”), mentioned in connection with Jacob’s artifice regarding the cattle (Gen. 30:37). It is one of the trees of which, because of its strength and beauty, the Assyrian empire is likened (Ezek. 31:8; R.V., “plane trees”). It is probably the Oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis) that is intended. It is a characteristic of this tree that it annually sheds its outer bark, becomes “naked.” The chestnut tree proper is not a native of Palestine.

(Heb. ’armon .) (Genesis 30:37; Ezekiel 31:8) Probably the “palm tree” (Platanus orientalis) is intended. This tree thrives best in low and rather moist situations in the north of Palestine, and resembles our sycamore or buttonwood (Platanus occidentalis).

CHESTNUT TREE. Gen 30:37. Doubtless the translation here should be "plane tree" (Platanus orientalis). This tree closely resembles the well known American species which we call sycamore or buttonwood (Platanus occidentalis). The Oriental tree grows along streams in the north of Palestine, and when long spared attains great size. Eze 31:8.

CHESTNUT TREE. Gen 30:37. Doubtless the translation here should be "plane tree" (Platanus orientalis). This tree closely resembles the well known American species which we call sycamore or buttonwood (Platanus occidentalis). The Oriental tree grows along streams in the north of Palestine, and when long spared attains great size. Eze 31:8.