In the context of biblical literature, the term "park" as understood in contemporary language does not directly appear in the Scriptures. However, the concept of a park, as a cultivated area of land set aside for recreation and enjoyment, can be related to several biblical themes and locations that reflect the beauty and intentional design of God's creation.

Garden of Eden

The most direct biblical parallel to a park is the Garden of Eden, described in Genesis as a place of perfect beauty and harmony. Genesis 2:8-9 states, "And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, where He placed the man He had formed. Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food." This garden was a divine sanctuary, a place where humanity first experienced the presence of God and the abundance of His creation.

Royal Gardens and Parks

In the ancient Near East, royal gardens and parks were common features of palatial complexes. These gardens were often lush, well-watered, and filled with exotic plants and animals, serving as symbols of the king's wealth and power. While the Bible does not explicitly mention "parks," it does reference royal gardens. For example, King Solomon is known for his extensive building projects, which likely included gardens. Ecclesiastes 2:5 mentions, "I made myself gardens and parks and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees."

Symbolism of Gardens and Parks

Gardens and parks in the Bible often symbolize peace, prosperity, and divine blessing. The imagery of a well-watered garden is used to describe the blessings of God upon His people. Isaiah 58:11 states, "The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."

Eschatological Imagery

In eschatological visions, the imagery of a restored and perfect creation often includes elements reminiscent of a park or garden. The Book of Revelation describes the New Jerusalem with the river of the water of life and the tree of life, echoing the paradisiacal imagery of Eden. Revelation 22:1-2 says, "Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month."

Conclusion

While the specific term "park" is not found in the Bible, the concept is richly represented through the imagery of gardens and cultivated spaces that reflect God's creative power and the beauty of His creation. These spaces serve as reminders of the divine order, the blessings of God, and the hope of a restored creation in the eschatological future.1. (n.) A piece of ground enclosed, and stored with beasts of the chase, which a man may have by prescription, or the king's grant.

2. (n.) A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a residence, as for the preservation of game, for walking, riding, or the like.

3. (n.) A piece of ground, in or near a city or town, enclosed and kept for ornament and recreation; as, Hyde Park in London; Central Park in New York.

4. (n.) A space occupied by the animals, wagons, pontoons, and materials of all kinds, as ammunition, ordnance stores, hospital stores, provisions, etc., when brought together; also, the objects themselves; as, a park of wagons; a park of artillery.

5. (n.) A partially enclosed basin in which oysters are grown.

6. (v. t.) To enclose in a park, or as in a park.

7. (v. t.) To bring together in a park, or compact body; as, to park the artillery, the wagons, etc.

PARK

park (pardec; Septuagint paradeisos; compare Arabic firdaus): "I made me gardens and parks," the King James Version "orchards" (Ecclesiastes 2:5); "Asaph the keeper of the king's forest," the Revised Version margin "park" (Nehemiah 2:8). The same word occurs in Songs 4:13, "Thy shoots are an orchard (the Revised Version margin "paradise") of pomegranates." according to Liddell and Scott, paradeisos occurs first in Xenophon, who always uses it of the parks of Persian kings and noblemen. Like many other quadriliterals the word is undoubtedly of eastern origin. It seems to connote an enclosure. It is used in Septuagint of the Garden of Eden. Compare Luke 23:43 2 Corinthians 12:4; Revelation 2:7.

See PARADISE.

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3857. paradeisos -- a park, a garden, a paradise
... a park, a garden, a paradise. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
paradeisos Phonetic Spelling: (par-ad'-i-sos) Short Definition: Paradise ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3857.htm - 6k6508. pardes -- a preserve, park
... pardes. 6509 . a preserve, park. Transliteration: pardes Phonetic Spelling:
(par-dace') Short Definition: forest. ... Of foreign origin; a park -- forest, orchard. ...
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3759. karmel -- a plantation, garden land, fruit, garden growth
... From kerem; a planted field (garden, orchard, vineyard or park); by implication,
garden produce -- full (green) ears (of corn), fruitful field (place ...
/hebrew/3759.htm - 6k

Park
... Park. Park, Roswell, an Episcopal clergyman and educator, was born at Lebanon,
Conn., October 1, 1807. He received a military education ...
//christianbookshelf.org/nutter/hymn writers of the church/park.htm

Wesley at Windsor Park
... Chapter 16. Windsor Park; Wesley as Art Critic; Glasgow and Perth; At 70,
Wesley Preaches to 30,000 People Wesley at Windsor Park. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley at windsor park.htm

Park Street. LM Joining in Praise.
... 14 Park Street. LM Joining in Praise. Joining in Praise. (75) Sweet is
the work, my God! my King! To praise thy name, give thanks ...
/.../lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/14 park street l m joining.htm

This Letter was Written to Accompany the Publication of Sermon 221 ...
... This letter was written to accompany the publication of sermon 221 in the New Park
Street Pulpit series""Comfort Proclaimed.". A Pastoral Letter ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/this letter was written to.htm

A Memorial Sketch by John Watson (Ian Maclaren)
... in the most romantic of Scottish cemeteries, and the funeral, on its way from the
home of his boyhood to the Castle Rock of Stirling, passed the King's Park. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/the ideal life/a memorial sketch by john.htm

God's Care Over Me
... my brother and I began our work in Chicago, while passing through that city with
Brother Kilpatrick and his company, we stopped over to visit Lincoln Park. ...
/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter xvi gods care over.htm

Foreword
... This little book contains three plain sermons which were preached in New York in
the Easter season of 1919, in the Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, of which my ...
//christianbookshelf.org/van dyke/what peace means/foreword.htm

Ode on the Installation of the Duke of Devonshire, Chancellor of ...
... Already, as you see, (Her tears for some deep sorrow scarcely dried), Venus holds
court among her sinless graces, With many a nymph from many a park and lea. ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/ode on the installation of.htm

To the Rev. J. Jowett
... Liverpool. Another city adjoins it called Altona, the park of which and the
environs are the favourite Sunday lounge of the Hamburgers. ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev j jowett 5.htm

Moody and his Little Willie.
... his hands. "Oh, papa, will you take me to see the bears in Lincoln Park?"
"Yes." You know boys are very fond of seeing bears. I ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/moody and his little willie.htm

Park (2 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A piece of ground, in or near a city or town, enclosed and kept for ornament
and recreation; as, Hyde Park in London; Central Park in New York. ...
/p/park.htm - 9k

Susanna (1 Occurrence)
... Susanna was the beautiful and devout wife of Joakim who resided in Babylon in the
early years of the exile, and owned a fine park which was open to his fellow ...
/s/susanna.htm - 17k

Paradise (6 Occurrences)
... A Persian word (pardes), properly meaning a "pleasure-ground" or "park" or "king's
garden." (see EDEN.) It came in course of time to be used as a name for the ...
/p/paradise.htm - 16k

Orchard (3 Occurrences)
... a walled-in enclosure"; paradeisos, a word in classical Greek applied to the garden
of Babylon (Diodorus Siculus xi.10) and to a game park (Xenophon, Anab. ...
/o/orchard.htm - 8k

Carmel (33 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A park; generally with the article, "the park.".
(1.) A prominent headland of Central Palestine, consisting ...
/c/carmel.htm - 25k

Assur (2 Occurrences)
... eastern wall. Nothing but its foundations remain. However, the temple was
surrounded by a park, traces of which still exist. The soil ...
/a/assur.htm - 13k

Sherghat
... eastern wall. Nothing but its foundations remain. However, the temple was
surrounded by a park, traces of which still exist. The soil ...
/s/sherghat.htm - 12k

Asshur (133 Occurrences)
... eastern wall. Nothing but its foundations remain. However, the temple was
surrounded by a park, traces of which still exist. The soil ...
/a/asshur.htm - 46k

Parents (27 Occurrences)

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History (57 Occurrences)
... Susanna was the beautiful and devout wife of Joakim who resided in Babylon in the
early years of the exile, and owned a fine park which was open to his fellow ...
/h/history.htm - 67k

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