Genesis 30:37

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then Jacob cut green branches from poplar and almond trees. He stripped off some of the bark so that the branches had white stripes on them.

Cross References

Ezekiel 31:8

Even the cedar trees in God’s garden were not as big as this tree. Cypress trees did not have as many branches. Plane trees did not have such branches. No tree in God’s garden was as beautiful as this tree.

Genesis 30:36

So the sons took all the spotted animals and led them to another place. They traveled for three days. Jacob stayed and took care of all the animals that were left.

Genesis 30:38

He put the branches in front of the flocks at the watering places. When the animals came to drink, they also mated in that place.

Ecclesiastes 12:5

You will be afraid of high places. You will be afraid of tripping over every small thing in your path. Your hair will become white like the flowers on an almond tree. You will drag yourself along like a grasshopper when you walk. You will lose your desire, and then you will go to your eternal home. The mourners will gather in the streets as they carry your body to the grave.

Jeremiah 1:11

The Lord’s message came to me: “Jeremiah, what do you see?” I answered, “I see a stick made from almond wood.”