Plantewêreld en teologie in die Ou Testament

Abstract

In this article a survey of references is given of Old Testament examples illustrating the thoughts of Biblical writers on the place and function of plants within the relationship between God and man. It is shown that the material is to be classified mainly in connection with the following themes: plants forming part of man's environment: plants at the disposal of man: plant products in the cult: plants in the punishment coming from God: plants in the time of salvation: and plants in literary reference.