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Tree of Jesse
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The Tree of Jesse originates in a passage in the biblical Book of Isaiah which describes metaphorically the descent of the Messiah and is accepted by Christians as referring to Jesus. The various figures depicted in the lineage of Jesus are drawn from those names listed in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke.
Quotes about
et egredietur virga de radice Iesse et flos de radice eius ascendet.
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
Book of Isaiah 11:1 KJV
See also
Lion of Judah
Genealogy of Jesus
External links
Category:Jesus
Category:Book of Isaiah