Undoubtedly the olive was beloved by the Israelites for its precious oil. Lamps with wicks drawing up olive oil illuminated their homes.
ऑलिव्ह वृक्षाच्या या पसरणाऱ्‍या मुळांमुळे तो खडकाळ टेकड्यांच्या उतारांवरही तग धरून राहतो.