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One of two trees situated in the centre of the Garden of Eden. It is also mentioned in Revelation, where it symbolises life and salvation.

The tree of life in the Garden of Eden

Genesis 2:8-17 See also Genesis 3:22-24

The tree of life in Revelation

Revelation 22:1-2 See also Revelation 2:7; Revelation 22:14-15,18-19

The tree of life as a metaphor

Proverbs 15:4 See also Proverbs 3:13-18; Proverbs 11:30; Proverbs 13:12

See also

4241  Garden of Eden
4528  trees
5033  knowledge of good & evil