Budding is a term that appears in the Bible, often symbolizing new life, growth, and divine promise. It is a process in which a plant begins to produce buds, which eventually blossom into flowers or fruit. This natural phenomenon is used metaphorically in Scripture to convey spiritual truths and divine interventions.

Aaron's Rod that Budded

One of the most significant instances of budding in the Bible is the account of Aaron's rod. In Numbers 17, God commands Moses to collect a rod from each of the twelve tribes of Israel, with Aaron's rod representing the tribe of Levi. These rods were placed in the Tent of Meeting before the Ark of the Covenant. The next day, Aaron's rod had miraculously budded, blossomed, and produced almonds. This event was a divine confirmation of Aaron's priesthood and God's chosen leadership. Numbers 17:8 states, "The next day Moses entered the Tent of the Testimony and saw that Aaron’s staff, representing the house of Levi, had sprouted, put forth buds, blossomed, and produced almonds."

Symbolism of Budding

Budding in the Bible often symbolizes God's power to bring life from death and to fulfill His promises. It is a sign of hope and renewal, reflecting the faithfulness of God in bringing about His purposes. The budding of Aaron's rod, for instance, was not only a sign of God's choice but also a reminder of His ability to bring life and fruitfulness from what was once lifeless.

Budding in Prophecy

The imagery of budding is also used in prophetic literature to describe the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. In Isaiah 11:1 , the prophet speaks of a shoot coming forth from the stump of Jesse, symbolizing the rise of a new king from David's line: "Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit." This passage points to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Branch, fulfilling the promises made to David.

Budding as a Sign of the Times

In the New Testament, Jesus uses the imagery of budding to teach about the signs of the times. In the Olivet Discourse, He refers to the fig tree and other trees budding as an indication that summer is near, drawing a parallel to the signs that will precede His return. Luke 21:29-31 records, "Then Jesus told them a parable: 'Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.'"

Spiritual Growth and Budding

Budding also serves as a metaphor for spiritual growth and maturity in the life of a believer. Just as a plant buds and eventually bears fruit, Christians are called to grow in their faith and produce the fruits of the Spirit. This process of spiritual budding is a testament to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit working within believers, leading them to a life that reflects the character of Christ.

In summary, the concept of budding in the Bible is rich with meaning, illustrating themes of divine selection, prophetic fulfillment, spiritual renewal, and eschatological anticipation. Through the imagery of budding, Scripture communicates the dynamic and life-giving power of God in both the natural and spiritual realms.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bud.

2. (n.) The act or process of producing buds.

3. (n.) A process of asexual reproduction, in which a new organism or cell is formed by a protrusion of a portion of the animal or vegetable organism, the bud thus formed sometimes remaining attached to the parent stalk or cell, at other times becoming free; gemmation. See Hydroidea.

4. (n.) The act or process of ingrafting one kind of plant upon another stock by inserting a bud under the bark.

6524a. parach -- to bud, sprout, shoot
... Definition to bud, sprout, shoot NASB Word Usage blossom (4), blossom profusely
(1), blossomed (1), bring your to blossom (1), budded (2), budding (1), farther ...
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As in Summer Living Trees are Distinguished from Withered by Fruit ...
... He showed me again many trees, some budding, and others withered. And he said
to me, "Do you see these trees?" "I see, sir," I replied ...
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Infancy.
... It is the first budding of home-life, disclosing every day some new beauty, "the
father's lustre and the mother's bloom," to gladden the hearts of the family. ...
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On Fruit Bearing.
... true. In your soul is the sweet heavenly manna, the budding rod, and the
ark of the covenant overshadowed by the cherubim of glory. ...
/.../orr/food for the lambs or helps for young christians/on fruit bearing.htm

Early Days
... in one of Samuel's schools for the prophets, but we are left in entire ignorance
of what outward helps to unfold itself were given to his budding life. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/ii early days.htm

Putting on the Armour
... But I do wish to press upon you all this question, Have you ever tried to think
to yourself, 'Now what, after all, is this life that is budding within me and ...
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From Kadesh to the Death of Moses.
... The story of the rebellion of Konah with the consequent punishment, and the budding
of Aarons rod by which the appointment of the family of Aaron to the ...
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Death is the Gate of Life
... It is in the stages of a plant's growth, its budding and blossoming and seed-bearing,
that this lesson has come to me: the lesson of death in its delivering ...
//christianbookshelf.org/trotter/parables of the cross/death is the gate of.htm

The Dawn of Mind
... And as the years roll on, and the budding life unfolds, there is scarcely a
mood or gesture or emotion that she does not know is borrowed. ...
/.../drummond/the lowell lectures on the ascent of man/chapter iv the dawn of.htm

The Blossoming Desert.
... torrent beds, where the stones lay white and glistening ghastly in the hot sunshine,
are foaming with rushing streams and fringed with budding oleanders." Such ...
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The Exile --Continued.
... abject, and yet full of supplication,"the quick response of David's frank nature
and susceptible heart, which sweeps away all his wrath; the budding germ of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/viii the exilecontinued.htm

Budding (8 Occurrences)
...Budding (8 Occurrences). Luke 21:30 When they are already budding, you see it and
know by your own selves that the summer is already near. (WEB). ...
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Bud (23 Occurrences)
... as a horn. 5. (vi) To be like a bud in respect to youth and freshness, or
growth and promise; as, a budding virgin. 6. (vt) To graft ...
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Buds (20 Occurrences)

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Yeast (48 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Spume, or foam, of water. 3. (n.) A form of fungus which grows as individual
rounded cells, rather than in a mycelium, and reproduces by budding; esp. ...
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Uncropt (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Uncropt (1 Occurrence). Job 8:12 While it 'is' in its
budding -- uncropt, Even before any herb it withereth. (YLT). ...
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Uncut (5 Occurrences)
... up in flames. (BBE). Job 8:12 While it 'is' in its budding -- uncropt, Even
before any herb it withereth. (See NIV). Jeremiah 49:9 ...
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Individual (12 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) The product of a single egg, whether it remains a single animal or becomes
compound by budding or fission. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Fir-tree (5 Occurrences)
... in Libanus, And as a cypress tree on the mountains of Hermon." And in Sirach
50:10 the high priest Simon is said to be "As an olive tree budding forth fruits ...
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Firtree
... in Libanus, And as a cypress tree on the mountains of Hermon." And in Sirach
50:10 the high priest Simon is said to be "As an olive tree budding forth fruits ...
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Flows (14 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Proverbs 10:31 The mouth of the upright man is budding with
wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off. (See NAS). ...
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