Symbolism Used Frequently in the Bible
Here are some of the most common examples of symbols that will enable you to connect the themes underlying Scripture. Not all of these are symbolic of these things every time, but especially when a given Scripture is clearly in parable or metaphorical form, it is good to check and see if they fit before looking for other interpretations.
Gold = Deity; highest quality; heavenly perfection
Silver = representative of blood, redemption or its price
Bronze/brass = a container for fire; related to sin
Wood = corruptible flesh
Fire = Judgment or God's presence (especially in a torch)
Stone = something always ritually pure
Clay = ritually corruptible, weakened, man-made
Uncut stone = the way God made it, unhampered by human effort
Rock = place of safety, military advantage
Gates = the seat of judgment and decision-making in a city
Mountains = government
Tower = Place of security; watchfulness
Table = feasting
Chair = throne or judgment
Sea = Gentile nations; the restlessness of human efforts; prison of some demons
Tent = transitory nature of life; sojourning; a mobile place of worship
Living Water = running water; ritual purification
Flour/meal/bread/grain = fellowship with God or with other men
Leaven = sin or pride (puffs up to appear more than it really is)
Wine (or cup) = either joy and gladness or stinging, burning "desserts"
(Animal) Horn = power, protection
Sheep = God's people
Shepherd = leader
Goat = antithesis of sheep; often demonic or Gentile leader
Lion = ruler
Snake/serpent/dragon = Satan/sin
Raven = representative of unclean birds (sometimes a term for demons)
Dove = clean, ritually pure; the Holy Spirit
Animal skins = sacrificial death
Blood = murder
(At one's) Right hand = position of highest privilege
Cherubim = angelic "guardians" of God's throne or position
Rod or scepter = rulership, protection
Line = measurement, boundary mark
Sackcloth (burlap) and ashes = deep mourning
Incense = acceptable prayer
Clouds = God's presence; mystery; multitudes of saints
Sword = war or judicial authority
Trumpet = awakening from normal routines
Light = revelation, truth
Oil = the Holy Spirit
Almond tree = harbinger of the new year
Olive tree = Israel's spiritual life
Fig tree = Israel's religious life
Vine = Israel's national life
Wind = spirit, breath
North = evil, idolatrous influence
Notice the combinations of symbols like the burning bush (God speaking through corruptible flesh without consuming it), brass serpent (sin being judged), etc.
How Certain Numbers are Used in the Bible:
Long before the "Bible codes" were discovered, scholars realized there was deep significance to each mention of how many of something there was in the Bible -- 3 of this, 7 of that, 12 of the other, etc. E.W. Bullinger's Number in Scripture (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1967) gives many details of the following legitimate understandings of numerology as used in the Bible. No hype, but awe-inspiring evidence of what only God could have woven into the text:
1 = Unity; primacy; sufficiency; beginning
2 = Division; differentness; opposition -- or intensification; doubling
3 = Solidity; divine perfection; entirety; substantiveness; Godhead; concentrated essence
4 = creation; createdness; material completeness
5 = grace; favor; healing; supernatural strengthening; forgiveness
6 = man's world; man's works; man's enmity to God; secular completeness
7 = spiritual perfection; God's choice vs. man's
8 = A new beginning; first of a new series; superabundance; resurrection
9 = end; conclusion of a matter;
10 = Perfection of the divine order; assurance of completion
11 = addition (subversive of and undoing) the divine order
12 = Governmental perfection (3 x 4)
13 = rebellion; apostasy; corruption; disintegration; adversaries
yet also atonement ("He was numbered with the transgressors.")
Multiples or combinations of these numbers can represent combinations of these different themes. For example,
5's = nearly all dimensions and articles of the tabernacle come in multiples of 5
15 (3 x 5) = acts wrought by divine grace
17 (7 + 10) = perfection of spiritual order
19 (9 + 10) = perfection of divine order re: judgment
20 (21 - 1) = expectancy; waiting for fulfillment
21 (7 x 3) = completion re: spiritual perfection
22 (11 x 2) = intensified disorganization or disintegration
24 (12 x 2) = higher or heavenly government and worship
30 (3 x 10) = perfection of divine order; the right moment
40 (5 x 8) = probation; trial; discipline; or enlarged dominion, extended rule (4 x 10)
42 (6 x 7) = man's attempt at spiritual perfection
50 (5 x 10) = perfect deliverance; (7 x 7 + 1) = continued deliverance following the perfect consummation of time
70 (7 x 10) = spiritual order carried out with spiritual power
120 (3 x 40) = divinely appointed period of probation
666 = man pretending to be God; concentrated human pride, the beast
Hebrew (and sometimes Greek) letters with these numerical values also signify the same themes.
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Full Version: Bible Symbolism
Keys To Bible Symbols
Why cloak Bible prophecies in Symbols?
Luke 8 :10 And He said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that 'Seeing they may not see, And hearing they may not understand.'
Many of the apocalyptic prophecies were given while the prophets were in a hostile foreign land. One reason God cloaked the prophecies in symbols was to protect the messages.
Animals and their Parts
* Horse = Strength and Power in Battle Job 39:19, Psalms 147:10, Proverbs 21:31
* Dragon = Satan or his agency Isaiah 27:1;30:6, Psalm 74:13-14; Rev. 12:7-9; Ezekiel 29:3; Jeremiah 51:34
* Beast = Kingdom/government/political power Daniel 7:17, 23
* Lamb = Jesus/sacrifice John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7
* Lion = Jesus/Powerful King i.e. Babylon Rev. 5:4-9, Jer. 50:43-44, Dan. 7:4,17,23
* Bear = Destructive Power / Medo Persia Proverbs 28:15, 2 Kings 2:23-24, Daniel 7:5
* Leopard = Greece Daniel 7:6
* Serpent = Satan Revelation 12:9; 20:2
* Tongue = Language / Speech Exodus 4:10
* Wolf = Disguised Enemies that hunt in a time of darkness Matthew 7:15
* Dove = Holy Spirit Mark 1:10
* Ram = Medo Persia Daniel 8:20
* Goat = Greece Daniel 8:21
* Horn = King or kingdom Daniel 7:24; 8:5, 21, 22; Zechariah 1:18, 19; Revelation 17:12
* Wings = Speed / Protection / Deliverance Deuteronomy 28:49, Matthew 23:37
Colors
* White = Purity Revelation 12:9; 20:2
* Blue = Law Numbers 15:38-39
* Purple = Royalty Mark 15:17, Judges 8:26
* Red/Scarlet = Sin/corruption Isaiah 1:18; Nahum 2:3; Revelation 17:1-4
Metals, Elements, and Natural Objects
* Gold = Pure Character Precious and Rare Isaiah 13:12
* Silver = Pure Words & Understanding Proverbs 2:4, 3:13-14, 10:20, 25:11, Psalms 12:6
* Brass, Tin, Iron, Lead, Silver dross = Impure Character Ezekiel 22:20-21
* Water = Holy Spirit / Everlasting Life John 7:39, 4:14, Rev. 22:17, Eph. 5:26
* Waters = Inhabited area/people, nations Revelation 17:15
* Fire = Holy Spirit Luke 3:16
* Tree = Cross; People / Nation Deut. 21:22-23, Psalm 92:12, 37:35
* Seed = Descendents / Jesus Romans 9:8, Galatians 3:16
* Fruit = Works / Actions Galatians 5:22
* Fig Tree = A Nation that should bear fruit Luke 13:6-9
* Vineyard = Church that should bear fruit Luke 20:9-16
* Field = World Matthew 13:38, John 4:35
* Harvest = End of World Matthew 13:39
* Reapers = Angels Matthew 13:39
* Thorns / Thorny Ground = Cares of this life Mark 4:18-19
* Stars = Angels/messengers = Revelation 1:16, 20; 12:4, 7-9; Job 38:7
* Jordan = death Romans 6:4, Deuteronomy 4:22
* Mountains = Political or religio-political powers Isaiah 2:2, 3; Jeremiah 17:3; 31:23; 51:24, 25; Ezekiel 17:22, 23; Daniel 2:35, 44, 45
* Rock = Jesus/truth 1 Corinthians 10:4; Isaiah 8:13, 14; Romans 9:33; Matthew 7:24
* Sun = Jesus/the gospel Psalm 84:11; Malachi 4:2; Matthew 17:2; John 8:12; 9:5
* Winds = Strife/commotion/"winds of war"Jeremiah 25:31-33; 49:36, 37; 4:11-13; Zechariah 7:14
Miscellaneous Objects
* Lamp = Word of God Psalm 119:105
* Oil = Holy Spirit Zechariah 4:2-6; Revelation 4:5
* Sword = Word of God Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12
* Bread = Word of God John 6:35, 51, 52, 63
* Wine = blood/covenant/doctrines Luke 5:37
* Honey = happy life Ezekiel 20:6, Deuteronomy 8:8-9
* Clothing = Character Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 59:6
* Crown = A Glorious Ruler or Rulership Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 28:5, Isaiah 62:3
* Ring = Authority Genesis 41:42-43, Esther 3:10-11
* Angel = Messenger Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19, 26; Hebrews 1:14
* Babylon = apostasy/confusion/rebellion Gen. 10:8-10; 11:6-9; Rev. 18:2, 3; 17:1-5
* Mark = Sign or seal of approval or disapproval Ezekiel 9:4; Romans 4:11; Revelation 13:17; 14:9-11; 7:2, 3
* Seal = Sign or mark of approval or disapproval Romans 4:11; Revelation 7:2, 3
* White Robes = Victory/righteousness Revelation 19:8; 3:5; 7:14
* Jar / Vessel = Person Jermiah 18:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:7
* Time = 360 Day Daniel 4:16, 23, 25, 32; 7:25; Daniel 11:13 margin
* Times = 720 Days Daniel 7:25, Revelation 12:6,14, 13:5
* Day = Literal year Ezekiel 4:6; Numbers 14:34
* Trumpet = loud warning of God's approach Exodus 19:16-17, Joshua 6:4-5
Actions, Activities, and Physical States
* Healing = Salvation Luke 5:23-24
* Leprosy / Sickness = Sin Luke 5:23-24
* Famine = Dearth of Truth Amos 8:11
People and Body Parts
* Woman, Pure = True Church Jeremiah 6:2; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:23-27
* Woman, Corrupt = Apostate church Ezk. 16:15-58; 23:2-21; Hos. 2:5; 3:1; Rev. 14:4
* Thief = Suddenness of Jesus' coming 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4; 2 Peter 3:10
* Hand = Deeds / Works / Actions Ecclesiastes 9:10, Isaiah 59:6
* Forehead = Mind Deuteronomy 6:6-8, Romans 7:25; Ezekiel 3:8, 9
* Feet = Your Walk / Direction Genesis 19:2, Psalm 119:105
* Eyes = Spiritual Discernment Matthew 13:10-17, 1 John 2:11
* Skin = Christ's righteousness Exodus 12:5, 1 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 1:4-6
* Harlot = Apostate church/religion Isaiah 1:21-27; Jeremiah 3:1-3; 6-9
* Heads = Major powers/rulers/governments Revelation 17:3, 9, 10
Why cloak Bible prophecies in Symbols?
Luke 8 :10 And He said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that 'Seeing they may not see, And hearing they may not understand.'
Many of the apocalyptic prophecies were given while the prophets were in a hostile foreign land. One reason God cloaked the prophecies in symbols was to protect the messages.
Animals and their Parts
* Horse = Strength and Power in Battle Job 39:19, Psalms 147:10, Proverbs 21:31
* Dragon = Satan or his agency Isaiah 27:1;30:6, Psalm 74:13-14; Rev. 12:7-9; Ezekiel 29:3; Jeremiah 51:34
* Beast = Kingdom/government/political power Daniel 7:17, 23
* Lamb = Jesus/sacrifice John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7
* Lion = Jesus/Powerful King i.e. Babylon Rev. 5:4-9, Jer. 50:43-44, Dan. 7:4,17,23
* Bear = Destructive Power / Medo Persia Proverbs 28:15, 2 Kings 2:23-24, Daniel 7:5
* Leopard = Greece Daniel 7:6
* Serpent = Satan Revelation 12:9; 20:2
* Tongue = Language / Speech Exodus 4:10
* Wolf = Disguised Enemies that hunt in a time of darkness Matthew 7:15
* Dove = Holy Spirit Mark 1:10
* Ram = Medo Persia Daniel 8:20
* Goat = Greece Daniel 8:21
* Horn = King or kingdom Daniel 7:24; 8:5, 21, 22; Zechariah 1:18, 19; Revelation 17:12
* Wings = Speed / Protection / Deliverance Deuteronomy 28:49, Matthew 23:37
Colors
* White = Purity Revelation 12:9; 20:2
* Blue = Law Numbers 15:38-39
* Purple = Royalty Mark 15:17, Judges 8:26
* Red/Scarlet = Sin/corruption Isaiah 1:18; Nahum 2:3; Revelation 17:1-4
Metals, Elements, and Natural Objects
* Gold = Pure Character Precious and Rare Isaiah 13:12
* Silver = Pure Words & Understanding Proverbs 2:4, 3:13-14, 10:20, 25:11, Psalms 12:6
* Brass, Tin, Iron, Lead, Silver dross = Impure Character Ezekiel 22:20-21
* Water = Holy Spirit / Everlasting Life John 7:39, 4:14, Rev. 22:17, Eph. 5:26
* Waters = Inhabited area/people, nations Revelation 17:15
* Fire = Holy Spirit Luke 3:16
* Tree = Cross; People / Nation Deut. 21:22-23, Psalm 92:12, 37:35
* Seed = Descendents / Jesus Romans 9:8, Galatians 3:16
* Fruit = Works / Actions Galatians 5:22
* Fig Tree = A Nation that should bear fruit Luke 13:6-9
* Vineyard = Church that should bear fruit Luke 20:9-16
* Field = World Matthew 13:38, John 4:35
* Harvest = End of World Matthew 13:39
* Reapers = Angels Matthew 13:39
* Thorns / Thorny Ground = Cares of this life Mark 4:18-19
* Stars = Angels/messengers = Revelation 1:16, 20; 12:4, 7-9; Job 38:7
* Jordan = death Romans 6:4, Deuteronomy 4:22
* Mountains = Political or religio-political powers Isaiah 2:2, 3; Jeremiah 17:3; 31:23; 51:24, 25; Ezekiel 17:22, 23; Daniel 2:35, 44, 45
* Rock = Jesus/truth 1 Corinthians 10:4; Isaiah 8:13, 14; Romans 9:33; Matthew 7:24
* Sun = Jesus/the gospel Psalm 84:11; Malachi 4:2; Matthew 17:2; John 8:12; 9:5
* Winds = Strife/commotion/"winds of war"Jeremiah 25:31-33; 49:36, 37; 4:11-13; Zechariah 7:14
Miscellaneous Objects
* Lamp = Word of God Psalm 119:105
* Oil = Holy Spirit Zechariah 4:2-6; Revelation 4:5
* Sword = Word of God Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12
* Bread = Word of God John 6:35, 51, 52, 63
* Wine = blood/covenant/doctrines Luke 5:37
* Honey = happy life Ezekiel 20:6, Deuteronomy 8:8-9
* Clothing = Character Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 59:6
* Crown = A Glorious Ruler or Rulership Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 28:5, Isaiah 62:3
* Ring = Authority Genesis 41:42-43, Esther 3:10-11
* Angel = Messenger Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19, 26; Hebrews 1:14
* Babylon = apostasy/confusion/rebellion Gen. 10:8-10; 11:6-9; Rev. 18:2, 3; 17:1-5
* Mark = Sign or seal of approval or disapproval Ezekiel 9:4; Romans 4:11; Revelation 13:17; 14:9-11; 7:2, 3
* Seal = Sign or mark of approval or disapproval Romans 4:11; Revelation 7:2, 3
* White Robes = Victory/righteousness Revelation 19:8; 3:5; 7:14
* Jar / Vessel = Person Jermiah 18:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:7
* Time = 360 Day Daniel 4:16, 23, 25, 32; 7:25; Daniel 11:13 margin
* Times = 720 Days Daniel 7:25, Revelation 12:6,14, 13:5
* Day = Literal year Ezekiel 4:6; Numbers 14:34
* Trumpet = loud warning of God's approach Exodus 19:16-17, Joshua 6:4-5
Actions, Activities, and Physical States
* Healing = Salvation Luke 5:23-24
* Leprosy / Sickness = Sin Luke 5:23-24
* Famine = Dearth of Truth Amos 8:11
People and Body Parts
* Woman, Pure = True Church Jeremiah 6:2; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:23-27
* Woman, Corrupt = Apostate church Ezk. 16:15-58; 23:2-21; Hos. 2:5; 3:1; Rev. 14:4
* Thief = Suddenness of Jesus' coming 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4; 2 Peter 3:10
* Hand = Deeds / Works / Actions Ecclesiastes 9:10, Isaiah 59:6
* Forehead = Mind Deuteronomy 6:6-8, Romans 7:25; Ezekiel 3:8, 9
* Feet = Your Walk / Direction Genesis 19:2, Psalm 119:105
* Eyes = Spiritual Discernment Matthew 13:10-17, 1 John 2:11
* Skin = Christ's righteousness Exodus 12:5, 1 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 1:4-6
* Harlot = Apostate church/religion Isaiah 1:21-27; Jeremiah 3:1-3; 6-9
* Heads = Major powers/rulers/governments Revelation 17:3, 9, 10
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~porters In The Gates`212`~ By Their Genealogy, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain . . .
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I picked this topic: `GATES` from your list : GREAT LIST ------very full of
supportive educational values !
1 Chronicles 9:22
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All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve __ These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office
(Excerpt from the topic below)
Gates = the seat of judgment and decision-making in a city
Bible Symbolism
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* Wings = Speed / Protection / Deliverance Deuteronomy 28:49, Matthew 23:37
Thanks, Fere :
I selected earlier the ' Gate ' and now I am selecting the : WINGS
Wing Of The Temple = Lamed = 30, Daniel 9:27 holds the numerical 30 code
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DIRECTIONS
North
toward the throne of God and true worship
symbol of power and authority
South
symbol of quietness of the earth
refreshment
East
the new day
sunrise
God's light and glory
West
symbol of evening
setting of the sun
end of the age
Up
going toward God
going forward
Down
going away from God
backsliding
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HEAVENLY BODIES
Sun
symbol of life
glory
brightness
light
Moon
a light reflector
symbol of judgment and darkness
without God, lifeless
Stars
symbol of Abraham's heavenly seed
Spiritual Israel
ministers of the gospel
light bearers
Falling Stars
apostates
Day
measurement of time
children of light
New day (hope)
Night
spiritual darkness
wrath
judgment
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TREES
Cedars
power, majesty
royalty
beauty
Hemlock
wormwood
injustice
symbol of calamity
Mulberry
symbol of a broken heart
Oak
strength
durability
Fig
symbol of Spiritual Israel, the church
fruitfulness
Palm
symbol of victory in Christ
Pine
symbol of fragrance and beauty
Pomegranate
symbol of abundance and joyfulness
Shittah, Acacia
beauty
Algum
symbol of Christ's humanity
Almond
symbol of Christ's resurrection
Willow
symbol of Christ's weeping and heartbreak
Myrtle
symbol of God's blessing
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ANIMALS
Ant
diligence
industry
wisdom in preparation
Donkey/---/A**
patience
endurance
stubbornness
Bear
evil
cunning
cruel men
Beast
worldly kingdoms
cruel
devouring
Bees
host of people
stinging
yet produces honey
Bull
Bullock
strength
labor
servanthood
Calf
praise
thanksgiving
Camel
service
burden bearer
Cankerworm
destructive power
Caterpillar
destructive power
Cat
sneaky
undependable
Cock
warning
reminder
early riser
Coney
wisdom in hiding
Dog
unbelievers
hypocrites
Dove
gentleness
Holy Spirit
Eagle
swiftness
rising above
Fish
souls of men
the wicked
Flies
evil spirit
filth
satan's kingdom
Fox
cunning
evil men
Goat
shaggy
sin, sinners
Grasshopper
locust
multitudes
small but destructive
Hare
satan
evil host
uncleanness
Hart Deer
gentleness
timidity
sensitivity
Horse
power
strength
conquest war
Owl
evil spirits
night bird
Ox
sacrifice
service
Palmerworm
destructive power
Pelican
lonely person
Ram
male sheep or goat
Scorpion
evil spirits
evil men
pain
Serpent
satan
evil spirits
evil men
Sheep
God's people
defenseless
Snail
slow
dependable
Spider
wisdom
Stork
loneliness
Turtle Dove
Holy Spirit
Wild --- (A**)
man's unregenerate state
stubborn, self-willed
running wild
Wolf
satan
false teachers
Worm
instrument of judgment
despised
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BODY PARTS
Head
thoughts, mind, intelligence
symbol of Christ's headship
Heart
center of life
seat of emotions
mind
Blood
the life of the flesh
sacrifice
Eye
Spiritual vision
light of the soul
Ear
Spiritual hearing
entrance to the soul
receptor of faith
Hair
symbol of glory
covering
Forehead
thought, reasoning
memory, imagination
seat of the mind
Nose
Symbol of breath
Discernment
Shoulders
seat of God's government, eldership
strength
Belly
symbol of emotions; Love, hate, etc
Arms
strength of the body
enabler of ministry
Hands
tools of ministry and giving
Legs
support and strength of the body
Thigh
symbol of equalizing our walk
Knee
symbol of reverence and humility
Heal
the power to crush
Feet
our walk in God
Loins
symbol of strength in action
reproductive part of the body
Reins
symbol of the motives of the heart
Bowels
the inner man
symbol of mercy
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CLOTHING MATERIALS
Wool
symbol of warmth and comfort
Linen
symbol of righteousness and purity
does not cause sweat
symbol of rest
Flax
symbol of weakness of man
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VARIOUS SYMBOLS
Anchor
safety, security, and hope
Ark
safety
Christ
Chaff
uselessness
Clay
symbol of frailness of the human flesh
Dust
humanity
contempt
human frailness
Egypt
symbol of worldliness
bondage
whoredoms
Field
symbol of the world
Fire
judgment
God's purifying and testing
Hail
divine judgment
Hammer
symbol of the Word of God
Horn
strength and power
Key
power to bind and loose
to lock and unlock
Lamp
symbol of the spirit of man
symbol of the Spirit of God
lamp of God
Leprosy
sin and death
Locust
destructive power of darkness
Mirrors (glass)
reflection of the Word of God in our lives
Mountain
symbol of kingdoms
Oil
Holy Spirit anointing
Sackcloth
mourning, sorrow
repentance
Salt
incorruptible life
preservation
covenant
Sand
symbol of multitudinous seed
earthly seed of Abraham
unsaved multitudes
Scepter
power, authority, and rulership
Sea
restless masses of humanity
Sickle
reaping
the Word of God
Stiff-necked
stubbornness
resistance to authority
Sweat
man's efforts and works
Tabernacle
man's temporal existence
Thorns and thistles
symbol of the curse
Whoredoms
spiritual idolatry
false doctrines
Wilderness
symbol of dry places without God
Yoke
servitude
slavery
fellowship
North
toward the throne of God and true worship
symbol of power and authority
South
symbol of quietness of the earth
refreshment
East
the new day
sunrise
God's light and glory
West
symbol of evening
setting of the sun
end of the age
Up
going toward God
going forward
Down
going away from God
backsliding
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HEAVENLY BODIES
Sun
symbol of life
glory
brightness
light
Moon
a light reflector
symbol of judgment and darkness
without God, lifeless
Stars
symbol of Abraham's heavenly seed
Spiritual Israel
ministers of the gospel
light bearers
Falling Stars
apostates
Day
measurement of time
children of light
New day (hope)
Night
spiritual darkness
wrath
judgment
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TREES
Cedars
power, majesty
royalty
beauty
Hemlock
wormwood
injustice
symbol of calamity
Mulberry
symbol of a broken heart
Oak
strength
durability
Fig
symbol of Spiritual Israel, the church
fruitfulness
Palm
symbol of victory in Christ
Pine
symbol of fragrance and beauty
Pomegranate
symbol of abundance and joyfulness
Shittah, Acacia
beauty
Algum
symbol of Christ's humanity
Almond
symbol of Christ's resurrection
Willow
symbol of Christ's weeping and heartbreak
Myrtle
symbol of God's blessing
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ANIMALS
Ant
diligence
industry
wisdom in preparation
Donkey/---/A**
patience
endurance
stubbornness
Bear
evil
cunning
cruel men
Beast
worldly kingdoms
cruel
devouring
Bees
host of people
stinging
yet produces honey
Bull
Bullock
strength
labor
servanthood
Calf
praise
thanksgiving
Camel
service
burden bearer
Cankerworm
destructive power
Caterpillar
destructive power
Cat
sneaky
undependable
Cock
warning
reminder
early riser
Coney
wisdom in hiding
Dog
unbelievers
hypocrites
Dove
gentleness
Holy Spirit
Eagle
swiftness
rising above
Fish
souls of men
the wicked
Flies
evil spirit
filth
satan's kingdom
Fox
cunning
evil men
Goat
shaggy
sin, sinners
Grasshopper
locust
multitudes
small but destructive
Hare
satan
evil host
uncleanness
Hart Deer
gentleness
timidity
sensitivity
Horse
power
strength
conquest war
Owl
evil spirits
night bird
Ox
sacrifice
service
Palmerworm
destructive power
Pelican
lonely person
Ram
male sheep or goat
Scorpion
evil spirits
evil men
pain
Serpent
satan
evil spirits
evil men
Sheep
God's people
defenseless
Snail
slow
dependable
Spider
wisdom
Stork
loneliness
Turtle Dove
Holy Spirit
Wild --- (A**)
man's unregenerate state
stubborn, self-willed
running wild
Wolf
satan
false teachers
Worm
instrument of judgment
despised
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BODY PARTS
Head
thoughts, mind, intelligence
symbol of Christ's headship
Heart
center of life
seat of emotions
mind
Blood
the life of the flesh
sacrifice
Eye
Spiritual vision
light of the soul
Ear
Spiritual hearing
entrance to the soul
receptor of faith
Hair
symbol of glory
covering
Forehead
thought, reasoning
memory, imagination
seat of the mind
Nose
Symbol of breath
Discernment
Shoulders
seat of God's government, eldership
strength
Belly
symbol of emotions; Love, hate, etc
Arms
strength of the body
enabler of ministry
Hands
tools of ministry and giving
Legs
support and strength of the body
Thigh
symbol of equalizing our walk
Knee
symbol of reverence and humility
Heal
the power to crush
Feet
our walk in God
Loins
symbol of strength in action
reproductive part of the body
Reins
symbol of the motives of the heart
Bowels
the inner man
symbol of mercy
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CLOTHING MATERIALS
Wool
symbol of warmth and comfort
Linen
symbol of righteousness and purity
does not cause sweat
symbol of rest
Flax
symbol of weakness of man
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VARIOUS SYMBOLS
Anchor
safety, security, and hope
Ark
safety
Christ
Chaff
uselessness
Clay
symbol of frailness of the human flesh
Dust
humanity
contempt
human frailness
Egypt
symbol of worldliness
bondage
whoredoms
Field
symbol of the world
Fire
judgment
God's purifying and testing
Hail
divine judgment
Hammer
symbol of the Word of God
Horn
strength and power
Key
power to bind and loose
to lock and unlock
Lamp
symbol of the spirit of man
symbol of the Spirit of God
lamp of God
Leprosy
sin and death
Locust
destructive power of darkness
Mirrors (glass)
reflection of the Word of God in our lives
Mountain
symbol of kingdoms
Oil
Holy Spirit anointing
Sackcloth
mourning, sorrow
repentance
Salt
incorruptible life
preservation
covenant
Sand
symbol of multitudinous seed
earthly seed of Abraham
unsaved multitudes
Scepter
power, authority, and rulership
Sea
restless masses of humanity
Sickle
reaping
the Word of God
Stiff-necked
stubbornness
resistance to authority
Sweat
man's efforts and works
Tabernacle
man's temporal existence
Thorns and thistles
symbol of the curse
Whoredoms
spiritual idolatry
false doctrines
Wilderness
symbol of dry places without God
Yoke
servitude
slavery
fellowship
POST#5
Bible Symbolism
http://www.christian-forum.net/index.php?s...c=22428&hl=
TREES
Mulberry
symbol of a broken heart
Ok ---------- you have me in the ZONE ------------------
The Murder, Then The Crow (raven) Sighting . . ., A group of crows is called a ' murder ' . . .
http://www.christian-forum.net/index.php?s...c=21970&hl=
I found it odd, that Saturday, August 2nd, 2008, I had been watching
the bird crow mates, in a tree eating mulberry pods.
Then @06:00 p.m. eastern time, I walked outside speaking to a person
who looked as I looked, @crow-bouncing-off-the-ground-at-the-glass-window.
This crow, was standing on a bed of ivy, under the mulberry tree, bouncing
up in the air, about 2-3 feet.
As the crow bounced, it would hit the window glass of the building.
Keep in mind, I had been for four (4) hours, observing this area from
within the inside of the building, via the glass.
Not until, we both opened the glass door, did we observe this odd
behavior of the crow.
I said, " Well that's a crazy bird " !
This is why, I think the murder versus the group of crows meaning 'murder',
is a unusual sign.
Bible Symbolism
http://www.christian-forum.net/index.php?s...c=22428&hl=
TREES
Mulberry
symbol of a broken heart
Ok ---------- you have me in the ZONE ------------------
The Murder, Then The Crow (raven) Sighting . . ., A group of crows is called a ' murder ' . . .
http://www.christian-forum.net/index.php?s...c=21970&hl=
I found it odd, that Saturday, August 2nd, 2008, I had been watching
the bird crow mates, in a tree eating mulberry pods.
Then @06:00 p.m. eastern time, I walked outside speaking to a person
who looked as I looked, @crow-bouncing-off-the-ground-at-the-glass-window.
This crow, was standing on a bed of ivy, under the mulberry tree, bouncing
up in the air, about 2-3 feet.
As the crow bounced, it would hit the window glass of the building.
Keep in mind, I had been for four (4) hours, observing this area from
within the inside of the building, via the glass.
Not until, we both opened the glass door, did we observe this odd
behavior of the crow.
I said, " Well that's a crazy bird " !
This is why, I think the murder versus the group of crows meaning 'murder',
is a unusual sign.
Link---Symbols in Bible Prophecy
This link also has quite a bit of information.
OK, that just made me laugh, "in the zone".
This link also has quite a bit of information.
QUOTE (crownsevenalphabet @ Aug 18 2008, 06:49 PM) 
POST#5
Bible Symbolism
http://www.christian-forum.net/index.php?s...c=22428&hl=
TREES
Mulberry
symbol of a broken heart
Ok ---------- you have me in the ZONE ------------------
Bible Symbolism
http://www.christian-forum.net/index.php?s...c=22428&hl=
TREES
Mulberry
symbol of a broken heart
Ok ---------- you have me in the ZONE ------------------
OK, that just made me laugh, "in the zone".
QUOTE (Fere @ Aug 18 2008, 07:52 PM)
Link---Symbols in Bible Prophecy
This link also has quite a bit of information.
OK, that just made me laugh, "in the zone".
This link also has quite a bit of information.
QUOTE (crownsevenalphabet @ Aug 18 2008, 06:49 PM)
POST#5
Bible Symbolism
http://www.christian-forum.net/index.php?s...c=22428&hl=
TREES
Mulberry
symbol of a broken heart
Ok ---------- you have me in the ZONE ------------------
Bible Symbolism
http://www.christian-forum.net/index.php?s...c=22428&hl=
TREES
Mulberry
symbol of a broken heart
Ok ---------- you have me in the ZONE ------------------
OK, that just made me laugh, "in the zone".
DOUBLE ZONE --- THE DISTRICT OF ZONING -----
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DIRECTIONS
North
toward the throne of God and true worship
symbol of power and authority
South
symbol of quietness of the earth
refreshment
East
the new day
sunrise
God's light and glory
West
symbol of evening
setting of the sun
end of the age
http://holisticwarrior.blogspot.com/2006/0...e-of-wheel.html
Man / Lion / Eagle / Bull
To describe the four[4] Holy Living Creatures : Study the cardinal
points :
Man = east [ eastern tribes are: Judah/Issachar/Zebulun ]
Lion = south [ southern tribes are: Reuben/Simeon/Gad]
Eagle = west [ western tribes are: Ephraim/Manasseh/Benjamin and *
the sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Menasseh, were given the status of
independent tribes : Joseph & Levi ]
Bull = north [northern tribes are: Dan/Asher/Naphtali]
Also we can learn lesson[s] about the four[4] living creatures like
this :
Man + east + our human birth
Lion + south + our human childhood
eagle + west + our adult awareness
bull + north + our wisdom ~knowing~. . .
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