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# fir #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "fir" refers to a kind of tree that stays green all year long and that has cones containing seeds.
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* Fir trees are also referred to as "evergreen" trees.
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* In ancient times, the wood of fir trees was used for making musical instruments and for building structures such as boats, houses, and the temple.
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* Some examples of fir trees mentioned in the Bible are pine, cedar, cypress, and juniper.
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(See also: [How to Translate Unknowns](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-unknown))
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(See also: [[other/cedar]] **·** [[other/cypress]])
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Ezekiel 27:4-5](en/tn/ezk/help/27/04)
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* [Isaiah 37:24-25](en/tn/isa/help/37/24)
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* [Isaiah 41:19-20](en/tn/isa/help/41/19)
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* [Isaiah 44:14](en/tn/isa/help/44/14)
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* [Isaiah 60:12-13](en/tn/isa/help/60/12)
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* [Psalms 104:16-18](en/tn/psa/help/104/16)
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