Bible fact. The tree that wakes up early. The almond tree is one of some 30 types of trees

mentioned in the Bible. It is among the earliest trees to blossom following winter. Its lovely pink

or white flowers can be seen as early as late January. Fittingly, the Hebrew name for the almond tree

literally means awakening one. Is there a similarity between that tree and its creator?

The footnote to Jeremiah 725 shows that Jehovah describes himself as rising early. The March 15th, 2011 issue of the

Watchtower states, just as the almond tree awakened early, so Jehovah was figuratively getting up early

to warn his people about the consequences of disobedience. And he would not rest, he would keep awake until his

prophetic word was accomplished. Jeremiah 1, 11, and 12. The white blossoms of the almond tree are also

used in the Bible to illustrate the white-headedness of old age. And likely because of their delicate beauty,

the tree's flowers served as a pattern

for the cups on the branches of the tabernacle lampstand.

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