Apricot

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Plants and Animals of the Bible by David Cox (1970)

See Apple

Aquifer Open Bible Dictionary by Mission Mutual, adapted from the Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary (2023)

An apricot is a small, round fruit with yellow-orange skin and flesh, similar to a peach but smaller. Some Bible scholars think the Hebrew word tappuach refers to apricots instead of apples.

Apricot trees have been common in Israel and the surrounding regions since biblical times. These trees grow to about 9.1 meters (30 feet) tall and have reddish bark. Its scientific name is Prunus armeniaca.

While many Bible translations use the word "apple," the apricot better matches the descriptions found in the Bible. The Bible mentions this fruit in several places (Proverbs 25:11; Song of Solomon 2:3, 5; 7:8; 8:5; Joel 1:12).

See also Apple.