Definition and Etymology:
The term "lign" is an archaic word that refers to wood or timber. It is derived from the Latin word "lignum," which means wood. In biblical contexts, wood is often symbolic and used in various practical and spiritual applications.

Biblical References and Usage:
While the specific term "lign" does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, wood and its derivatives are frequently mentioned throughout the Scriptures. Wood is a fundamental material in biblical times, used for construction, fuel, and crafting various objects.

1. Construction and Craftsmanship:
Wood was a primary building material in ancient Israel. The construction of the Ark of the Covenant, for instance, involved acacia wood. Exodus 25:10 states, "They are to make an ark of acacia wood—two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high." This highlights the importance of wood in sacred objects and structures.

2. Symbolism and Sacrifice:
Wood is also symbolic in the context of sacrifices and offerings. The wood used for burnt offerings was carefully selected and prepared. In Genesis 22:6 , during the binding of Isaac, "Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac." This act prefigures the sacrificial system and ultimately points to the sacrifice of Christ.

3. Idolatry and Judgment:
Wood is often associated with idolatry in the Bible. Isaiah 44:14-15 describes the folly of idol-making: "He cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak... It is man's fuel for burning; some of it he takes and warms himself, he kindles a fire and bakes bread. But he also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it." This passage underscores the futility of worshiping created things rather than the Creator.

4. Parables and Teachings:
Jesus used wood in His parables to convey spiritual truths. In Matthew 7:3-5 , He teaches about judgment and hypocrisy: "Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?" Here, the "beam" or "plank" is a metaphor for significant personal faults, contrasting with minor faults in others.

5. The Cross:
The most profound use of wood in the Bible is the cross upon which Jesus was crucified. The cross, made of wood, is central to Christian theology as the instrument of salvation. Galatians 3:13 states, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.'" The "tree" here refers to the wooden cross, symbolizing the redemptive work of Christ.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In biblical times, wood was a valuable resource, essential for daily life and religious practices. Different types of wood, such as cedar, cypress, and acacia, were prized for their durability and beauty. The use of wood in construction, art, and worship reflects its integral role in the culture and economy of ancient Israel.

Theological Significance:
Wood in the Bible often carries deeper theological meanings. It represents both the mundane and the divine, from everyday life to the profound mystery of the cross. The use of wood in sacrifices and its association with idolatry serve as reminders of humanity's need for true worship and redemption through Christ.174. ahalim -- the aloe (a tree)
... tree of aloes. Or (feminine) ahalowth {a-haw-loth'} (only used thus in the plural);
of foreign origin; aloe wood (ie Sticks) -- (tree of lign-) aloes. ...
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Balaam
... As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees
of lign aloes which the Lord hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the ...
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Dr. Beardsley's Address.
... As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees
of lign-aloes which the Lord hath planted." It is becoming also on this ...
/.../the sermons and addresses at the seabury centenary/dr beardsleys address.htm

The Witness of Balaam to Israel
... As valleys are they spread forth, As gardens by the river side, As lign-aloes
which the LORD hath planted, As cedar trees beside the waters. ...
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The Infallibility of God's Purpose
... of Moab. As the trees of lign aloes which the Lord had planted, and as
cedar trees beside the waters, were their tents. Quietly ...
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Lign (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Lign (1 Occurrence). Numbers 24:6 As the valleys
are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as ...
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Lign-aloes (1 Occurrence)
Lign-aloes. Lignaloes, Lign-aloes. Ligure . Easton's Bible Dictionary ... Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. LIGN-ALOES. lin-al'-oz, lig-nal'-oz. See ALOES. ...
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Lignaloes
... al'-oz, lin-al'-oz, lig-nal'-oz ('ahalim, Numbers 24:6, translation "lign-aloes" (=
lignum aloes, "wood of aloes"), Proverbs 7:17; 'ahaloth, Psalm 45:8 Songs 4 ...
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Aloes (5 Occurrences)
... al'-oz, lin-al'-oz, lig-nal'-oz ('ahalim, Numbers 24:6, translation "lign-aloes" (=
lignum aloes, "wood of aloes"), Proverbs 7:17; 'ahaloth, Psalm 45:8 Songs 4 ...
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Light-supports (1 Occurrence)
Light-supports. Light-support, Light-supports. Lign . Multi-Version Concordance ...
Light-support, Light-supports. Lign . Reference Bible.
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Ligure (2 Occurrences)

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River-side (2 Occurrences)
... Numbers 24:6 As valleys are they spread forth, As gardens by the river-side, As
lign-aloes which Jehovah hath planted, As cedar-trees beside the waters. ...
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River's (5 Occurrences)
... Numbers 24:6 As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side,
as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees ...
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Cedar-trees (11 Occurrences)
... Numbers 24:6 As valleys are they spread forth, As gardens by the river-side, As
lign-aloes which Jehovah hath planted, As cedar-trees beside the waters. ...
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