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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.

Herbs

Coriander (Cilantro)
Coriandrum sativu

The 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 cymimun

Cumin 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 graveolens

Typically 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 officinalis

Hyssop 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.

Vegetables

Cucumbers
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Mentioned in Num. 11:5, Jer. 10:5 and Isa. 1:8.

Leeks
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Mentioned in Num. 11:5.

Onions
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Mentioned in Num. 11:5.

Bible Plants for American Gardens
Eleanor Anthony King

Format: 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.

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