Christians believe that bay symbolizes the resurrection of Christ. Bay leaves are a symbol of prosperity, honor and fame. Its leaves constituted the wreaths of laurel that crowned victorious athletes in ancient Greece.
A Bay can grow into a tree up to 40 to 50 feet tall. Thus the reference:
Psalm 37:35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
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