how were the Israelites and Jews like an oak tree and its acorns?
An oak tree can be cut down, but its stump can send out new growth. The acorns starting another oak tree can live even though the parent plant dies. Q: In Isa 6:13, how many kinds of oak trees are in Palestine? A: According to the New Bible Dictionary (1978 p.1293-1294) there are about 24 species of the oak genus, called Quercus in Palestine. Some of the species are ilex, coccifea (kermes oak), palaestina, sessiliflora, lusitanica, aegilops, and cerris. Q: In Isa 7:1, when did this siege of Jerusalem occur? A: In the short-term, God delivered Jerusalem from the Assyrians. Permanently, God delivered His people through the Messiah’s atoning death on the cross. Q: In Isa 7:2, who is Ephraim? A: The name of this son of Jacob was a synonym for the largest northern tribe. Mentioning the largest northern tribe was a synonym for the entire northern Kingdom. Q: In Isa 7:3, who was Shear-Jashub? A: This was Isaiah’s son. The meaning of his name is “a remnant will return”. Q: In Isa 7:5,9, what i
