Definition: "Jehovah's Witnesses" refers to a denomination with strict beliefs that include the belief in Jesus Christ as their Messiah, an Old Testament figure, and a prophet sent by God for the redemption of Israel from the Babylonian exile. They believe Jesus was crucified on a tree called "the tree of life," which symbolizes the kingdom of heaven; however, they also hold that this kingdom is a future existence awaiting humans in the age to come. The name "cypress3" can refer to a type of wood used for cutting trees or a type of tree, depending on context.