Ash

The ash tree in the Bible (Hebrew oren, meaning tremulous) is mentioned only in Isaiah 44:14, in the Authorized Version, as one of the trees a craftsman might use both to warm himself and to carve into an idol—an ironic passage highlighting the absurdity of idol worship. The Revised Version renders the word as fir tree or pine tree, and modern translations vary. The precise identification of the Hebrew species is uncertain, but the context emphasizes its use as a fuel and a material for woodworking.