The term "blossomed" in the Bible often symbolizes growth, renewal, and the fulfillment of God's promises. It is used both literally and metaphorically to describe the flourishing of plants, people, and nations under God's blessing.

Old Testament References

1. Aaron's Rod: One of the most notable instances of blossoming in the Bible is the account of Aaron's rod. In Numbers 17:8 , it is recorded, "The next day Moses entered the Tent of the Testimony and saw that Aaron’s staff, representing the house of Levi, had sprouted, put forth buds, blossomed, and produced almonds." This miraculous event confirmed Aaron's divine appointment as high priest and symbolized God's choice and authority.

2. The Promised Land: The imagery of blossoming is also used to describe the fertility and abundance of the Promised Land. In Isaiah 35:1-2 , the prophet declares, "The wilderness and the land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. It will bloom abundantly and even rejoice with joy and singing." This passage speaks to the transformation and restoration that God will bring to His people and their land.

3. The Righteous: The righteous are often compared to flourishing plants. Psalm 92:12 states, "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon." This metaphor highlights the spiritual vitality and prosperity of those who live in accordance with God's will.

New Testament References

While the New Testament does not frequently use the term "blossomed," the concept of spiritual growth and fruitfulness is prevalent. Jesus often used agricultural metaphors to describe the Kingdom of God and the life of believers.

1. Parable of the Sower: In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus describes how the Word of God, when sown in good soil, produces a bountiful harvest. Matthew 13:23 says, "But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold." This parable emphasizes the potential for spiritual blossoming when one's heart is receptive to God's Word.

2. Vine and Branches: In John 15:5 , Jesus states, "I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing." This passage underscores the necessity of abiding in Christ for spiritual growth and fruitfulness, akin to a branch blossoming when connected to the vine.

Symbolism and Themes

The theme of blossoming in the Bible is rich with symbolism. It often represents:

· Divine Favor and Election: As seen in the account of Aaron's rod, blossoming can signify God's choice and approval.
· Renewal and Restoration: The transformation of the desert into a blossoming land symbolizes hope and renewal for God's people.
· Spiritual Growth and Fruitfulness: The flourishing of the righteous and the fruit-bearing branches illustrate the life-giving power of a relationship with God.

In summary, the concept of "blossomed" in the Bible serves as a powerful metaphor for divine blessing, spiritual vitality, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.(imp. & p. p.) of Blossom.6515. Paruach -- a man of Issachar
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6524a. parach -- to bud, sprout, shoot
... root Definition to bud, sprout, shoot NASB Word Usage blossom (4), blossom profusely
(1), blossomed (1), bring your to blossom (1), budded (2), budding (1 ...
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Marriage of the Blessed virgin to Joseph
... their branches were collected and laid upon an altar before the Holy of Holies,
and they were told that the one among them whose branch blossomed was destined ...
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Let us Get up Early to the vineyards; Let us See if the vine ...
... Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, if the flowers
bring forth fruit, and the pomegranate has blossomed; there will I give ...
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Immeasurable Love
... disregard of his law, rebellion against his commandments; those were the thorns
and briars which covered the waste land; but no desirable thing blossomed there ...
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The Collection for St Paul: the Farewell
... in the Lord+, in our union of heart and life with Him, +greatly, that now at length+,
after an interval which was no fault of yours, +you have blossomed, out[1 ...
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Hymns of Suffering and Trust.
... at the age of fifteen, and a widow at twenty-eight, her early piety, ridiculed in
the dazzling but corrupt society of Louis XIV's time, blossomed through a ...
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The Freedom of the City.
... letter. The flowers are poor enough, and dead enough, but they once grew
in a home garden, or blossomed in an English meadow. One ...
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The Young Martyr
... little form to their bosoms? Early piety had blossomed in his little life.
He loved his Bible and his Savior. His seat was never ...
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The Next Morning Dawned with all the Strange Half Mystical Glow of ...
... the mossy paths, where the morning sun struck golden shafts between the dark
ilex-boughs, as though pointing to the thousands of violets that blossomed in the ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxiv the next morning dawned.htm

Travailing for Souls
... in a day. The wilderness and the solitary place were glad for them, and
the desert rejoiced and blossomed as the rose. We are not ...
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Moses of Old Stilled the Contention which Arose Concerning the ...
... the rods. And the rod of Aaron was found not only to have blossomed, but
to bear fruit upon it. [188] What think ye, beloved? Did ...
/.../chapter xliii moses of old stilled.htm

Blossomed (5 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Blossom. Multi-Version Concordance Blossomed (5 Occurrences). ... The
pomegranates have blossomed, There do I give to thee my loves; (YLT). ...
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Flourished (8 Occurrences)
... sweet smelling-flower hath opened. The pomegranates have blossomed, There
do I give to thee my loves; (YLT). Isaiah 27:6 Those coming ...
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Blown (30 Occurrences)
... 5. (pp & a.) Covered with the eggs and larvae of flies; fly blown. 6. (pp & a.)
Opened; in blossom or having blossomed, as a flower. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Blossom (23 Occurrences)

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Verdure (2 Occurrences)
... Song of Songs 6:11 I went down into the garden of nuts, To see the verdure of the
valley, To see whether the vine budded, Whether the pomegranates blossomed. ...
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Rod (138 Occurrences)
... When Moses entered the tent the following day, he found that Aaron's rod had budded,
blossomed and borne fruit, "the three stages of vegetable life being thus ...
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Bloom (9 Occurrences)
... 6:11 Unto a garden of nuts I went down, To look on the buds of the valley, To see
whither the vine had flourished, The pomegranates had blossomed -- (See NAS ...
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Blossoms (16 Occurrences)
... 6:11 Unto a garden of nuts I went down, To look on the buds of the valley, To see
whither the vine had flourished, The pomegranates had blossomed -- (See NAS ...
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Bloomed (3 Occurrences)
... 6:11 Unto a garden of nuts I went down, To look on the buds of the valley, To see
whither the vine had flourished, The pomegranates had blossomed -- (See NAS). ...
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Buds (20 Occurrences)
... Songs 6:11 Unto a garden of nuts I went down, To look on the buds of the valley,
To see whither the vine had flourished, The pomegranates had blossomed -- (YLT ...
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