The ark of the covenant
Exo 37:1 Then Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood; two and a half cubits was its length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height.
Exo 37:2 He overlaid it with pure gold inside and outside, and made a molding of gold all around it.
I do not know if shittim wood has any spirtual significance, but it is the Bible name of acacia wood.
Answer Acacia is a flowering tree native to Australia, New Zealand and many other countries. Acacia wood was used in the building of the temple in the Bible.
The actual word 'acacia' is not mentioned in the KJV, but a type of wood called shittim is mentioned. This is the name for two types of acacia species.
The Ark of the Covenant was made of acacia wood, which is a durable and hardy wood known for its strength and resistance to decay. It was also overlaid with pure gold, both inside and out.
Catechu is extract made from an acacia plant. It is made by boiling the wood and evaporating the remainig brew.
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The Ark of the Covenant was made by Moses, under the instructions of God as depicted in the Bible, to house the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. It was a sacred and important object in ancient Israelite religious practices.
The ark of the covenant was made of acacia wood. This type of wood was known for being durable and resistant to decay, making it a suitable material for constructing sacred objects like the ark.
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No, the Bible does not give a description.
No. Although the Legend of the Dogwood is a lovely story, the Bible does not identify the type of wood from which the Cross was made.