Burning Bush (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Old Testament) the bush that burned without being consumed and from which God spoke to Moses.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The burning bush is a pivotal event in the biblical account of Moses' life, marking the beginning of his journey as a leader of the Israelites.
- According to the book of Exodus, God spoke to Moses from the burning bush, commissioning him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
- The image of the burning bush has become a powerful symbol in Jewish and Christian traditions, representing God's presence and guidance.
- Moses was tending his father-in-law's flocks when he encountered the burning bush, which was not consumed by the flames that engulfed it.
- The burning bush is often seen as a manifestation of God's divine presence, a sign of his power and majesty that transcends the natural world.
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Meaning 2
Deciduous shrub having purple capsules enclosing scarlet seeds.
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Meaning 3
Eurasian perennial herb with white flowers that emit flammable vapor in hot weather.
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Meaning 4
Densely branched Eurasian plant; foliage turns purple-red in autumn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.