More Symbolism from the Bible and the Jews

 

            As far as symbols go, the olive tree is a symbol for Jews. The tree represents the nation Israel. Since the oil made from the olives that come from the tree is used for the Menorah, the tree is symbolic with light, too.  The light symbolizes Jesus, the church and believers as well.

            Olive trees lived for hundreds of years. The wood is very durable, and the trees will grow in either wet or dry soil.

            The olive tree is an evergreen tree. Whenever old leaves fall from the trees, new ones begin to grow. The symbolism here is eternal life.

            The oil from the wild olive trees burns purer and clearer. However, to get oil, “beaten oil,” for the Menorah from wild olives required a seven day process.

            The olive skin from the wild olive tree is thicker than the skin of olives from cultivated olive trees. Therefore, the harvester would take the wild olive, smash it with a rock and take out the pit.

            The smashed olive would be placed in a container, and after seven days the pulp would sink to the bottom of the container leaving the oil from the wild olive on top. This is the oil used in lamps and in the Menorah.

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