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The Definition of the word Date

Date

The fruit of a species of palm (q.v.), the Phoenix dactilifera. This was a common tree in Palestine (Joel 1:12; Neh. 8:15). Palm "branches were carried by the Jews on festive occasions, and" especially at the feast of Tabernacles (Lev. 23:40; Neh. 8:15).


The Old Testament

The New Testament