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These symbols often appear in visions, parables, and prophetic literature, serving as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. Understanding these symbols is crucial for interpreting biblical texts and grasping the deeper meanings intended by the authors.<br><br><b>1. Nature and Purpose of Symbols</b><br><br>Symbols in the Bible are tangible representations of intangible realities. They are employed to communicate complex ideas in a manner that is accessible and memorable. Symbols can be objects, actions, or events that signify a deeper spiritual truth. They are often used to reveal God's character, His plans for humanity, and the moral and ethical standards He expects His people to uphold.<br><br><b>2. Common Biblical Symbols</b><br><br>· <b>Light and Darkness</b>: Light often symbolizes truth, holiness, and the presence of God, while darkness represents sin, ignorance, and separation from God. In <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> , Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."<br><br>· <b>Water</b>: Water is a symbol of purification, life, and the Holy Spirit. In <a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a> , Jesus speaks of the living water, saying, "But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life."<br><br>· <b>Bread</b>: Bread symbolizes sustenance and the Word of God. In <a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a> , Jesus states, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst."<br><br>· <b>The Lamb</b>: The lamb is a symbol of sacrifice and redemption, pointing to Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>).<br><br>· <b>The Vine</b>: The vine represents the relationship between Christ and His followers. In <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> , Jesus says, "I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing."<br><br><b>3. Symbolism in Prophetic Literature</b><br><br>Prophetic books like Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation are rich with symbolic imagery. These symbols often require careful interpretation, as they convey messages about future events, divine judgment, and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.<br><br>· <b>Beasts</b>: In Daniel and Revelation, beasts symbolize empires and political powers. For example, the four beasts in <a href="/bsb/daniel/7.htm">Daniel 7</a> represent four kingdoms that will rise on earth.<br><br>· <b>Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls</b>: In Revelation, these symbols represent stages of divine judgment and the unfolding of God's plan for the end times.<br><br><b>4. Symbolism in Parables</b><br><br>Jesus frequently used parables, which are accounts with symbolic meaning, to teach moral and spiritual lessons. The parable of the sower (<a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Matthew 13:3-9</a>) uses agricultural imagery to illustrate how different people receive and respond to the Word of God.<br><br><b>5. Symbolism in Rituals and Sacraments</b><br><br>Biblical rituals and sacraments are rich with symbolic meaning. The Passover lamb in Exodus symbolizes deliverance and foreshadows Christ's sacrifice. Baptism symbolizes purification and new life in Christ, as seen in <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a> : "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life."<br><br><b>6. Symbolism in the Tabernacle and Temple</b><br><br>The tabernacle and temple are filled with symbols that point to God's holiness and His desire to dwell among His people. The Ark of the Covenant, the menorah, and the altar each hold significant symbolic meaning, representing God's presence, light, and the need for atonement.<br><br>Understanding biblical symbols requires a careful study of the context in which they appear, as well as a familiarity with the broader narrative of Scripture. These symbols enrich the biblical text, providing layers of meaning that deepen the reader's comprehension of God's revelation.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2086.htm"><span class="l">2086. heterozugeo -- to be yoked up differently, ie to be <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> faith (the ). : Scripture uses <b>symbols</b> to teach about the importance of keeping .<br> Along this line, Scripture prohibited: Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2086.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/the_fourfold_symbols_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Fourfold <b>Symbols</b> of the Spirit</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FOURFOLD <b>SYMBOLS</b> OF THE SPIRIT. 'A rushing mighty wind.' ... <b>...</b> Wind, fire, water,<br> oil,"these four are constant Scriptural <b>symbols</b> for the Spirit of God. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/the fourfold symbols of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/the_first_apology_of_justin/chapter_lv_symbols_of_the_cross.htm"><span class="l"><b>Symbols</b> of the Cross.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter LV."<b>Symbols</b> of the cross. But in no instance, not even in any of<br> those called sons of Jupiter, did they imitate the being <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../justin/the first apology of justin/chapter lv symbols of the cross.htm</font><p><a href="/library/montgomery/sacred_poems_and_hymns/hymn_clii_symbols_of_christian.htm"><span class="l"><b>Symbols</b> of Christian Fellowship.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CLII. <b>Symbols</b> of Christian Fellowship. 8.8.8.8 James Montgomery.<br> <b>Symbols</b> of Christian Fellowship. Union of faith, and hope, and love,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn clii symbols of christian.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_manichaean_controversy_/chapter_10_name_moral_symbols.htm"><span class="l">Three Moral <b>Symbols</b> Devised by the Manich??ans for no Good.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> On the Morals of the Manich??ans. Chapter 10. "Three Moral <b>Symbols</b> Devised by the<br> Manich??ans for No Good. 19. <b>...</b> What then are those three <b>symbols</b>? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 10 name moral symbols.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/part_iii_on_the_symbols.htm"><span class="l">On the <b>Symbols</b> of the Essence' and Coessential. '</span></a> <br><b>...</b> On the <b>Symbols</b> Of the Essence' And Coessential.'. <b>...</b> The offence excited is at the sense;<br> meaning of the <b>Symbols</b>; the question of their not being in Scripture. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/part iii on the symbols.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_xi_that_the_symbols_of.htm"><span class="l">That the <b>Symbols</b> of the Trinity in Man, to Be, to Know, and to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book XIII. Chapter XI."That the <b>Symbols</b> of the Trinity in Man, to Be,<br> to Know, and to Will, are Never Thoroughly Examined. 12. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter xi that the symbols of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hippolytus/the_refutation_of_all_heresies/chapter_xliiiletters_symbols_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Letters, <b>Symbols</b> of the Heavens.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VI. Chapter XLIII"Letters, <b>Symbols</b> of the Heavens. He has, however,<br> employed the instrumentality of the aggregate of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xliiiletters symbols of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/creeds_of_christendom_with_a_history_and_critical_notes/_47_superseded_lutheran_symbols.htm"><span class="l">Superseded Lutheran <b>Symbols</b>. The Saxon Confession. The Wurtemberg <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> SIXTH CHAPTER THE CREEDS OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH. 47. Superseded Lutheran<br> <b>Symbols</b>. The Saxon Confession. The W?锟絩temberg Confession. 1551. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ 47 superseded lutheran symbols.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chapin/humanity_in_the_city/discourse_iv_the_symbols_of.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Symbols</b> of the Republic.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> DISCOURSE IV. THE <b>SYMBOLS</b> OF THE REPUBLIC. THE <b>SYMBOLS</b> OF THE REPUBLIC. Thou<br> art a great people, and hast great power."JOSHUA, xvii.17. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapin/humanity in the city/discourse iv the symbols of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_stromata_or_miscellanies/chapter_v_on_the_symbols_of.htm"><span class="l">On the <b>Symbols</b> of Pythagoras.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IV. Chapter V."On the <b>Symbols</b> of Pythagoras. Now the Pythagorean <b>symbols</b> were<br> connected with the Barbarian philosophy in the most recondite way. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter v on the symbols of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/symbols.htm"><span class="l"><b>Symbols</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Symbols</b> (5 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Deuteronomy 6:8 You shall bind<br> them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for <b>symbols</b> between your eyes. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/symbols.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/asherah.htm"><span class="l">Asherah (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Such religious <b>symbols</b> ("groves") are frequently alluded to in Scripture (Exodus<br> 34:13; Judges 6:25; 2 Kings 23:6; 1 Kings 16:33, etc.). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/asherah.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/writing.htm"><span class="l">Writing (194 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> II. THE <b>SYMBOLS</b> 1. Object Writing 2. Image Writing 3. Picture Writing 4. Mnemonic<br> Writing 5. Phonetic Writing III. METHODS IV. INSTRUMENTS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/writing.htm - 70k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/golden.htm"><span class="l">Golden (86 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Calves III. ATTITUDE OF ELIJAH TO THE BULL <b>SYMBOLS</b> IV. ATTITUDE OF AMOS<br> AND HOSEA TO THE BULL <b>SYMBOLS</b> LITERATURE I. The Name. The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/golden.htm - 66k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/calf.htm"><span class="l">Calf (39 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Calves III. ATTITUDE OF ELIJAH TO THE BULL <b>SYMBOLS</b> IV. ATTITUDE OF AMOS<br> AND HOSEA TO THE BULL <b>SYMBOLS</b> LITERATURE I. The Name. The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/calf.htm - 49k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/matrix.htm"><span class="l">Matrix (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (n.) A rectangular arrangement of <b>symbols</b> in rows and columns. The <b>symbols</b><br> may express quantities or operations. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/matrix.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/a.htm"><span class="l">A (102073 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hebrews 12:2; Isaiah 41:4; 44:6; Revelation 1:11, 17; 2:8.) In the <b>symbols</b> of the<br> early Christian Church these two letters are frequently combined with the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/a.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/symbol.htm"><span class="l">Symbol (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Stibium), etc. See the list of names and <b>symbols</b> under Element. 7. (vt) To<br> symbolize. Multi-Version Concordance Symbol (8 Occurrences). 1 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/symbol.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/images.htm"><span class="l">Images (158 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> pillar, priests) of deities worshipped, (3) empowered instruments (amulets, charms,<br> etc.) of object or objects worshipped, (4) pictures or <b>symbols</b> of deities <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/images.htm - 70k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/money.htm"><span class="l">Money (284 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> seahorse, and, beneath, a dolphin. The reverse bears an owl with the Egyptian<br> crook and a flail, <b>symbols</b> of Osiris. The early coins of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/money.htm - 69k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/symbols-of-the-Holy-Spirit.html">What are some of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-symbolism.html">How can I recognize and understand biblical symbolism? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/apocalyptic-literature.html">Why is apocalyptic literature so strange? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/symbols.htm">Symbols: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Symbols (5 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/13-16.htm">Exodus 13:16</a></span><br />It shall be for a sign on your hand, and for <span class="boldtext">symbols</span> between your eyes: for by strength of hand Yahweh brought us forth out of Egypt."<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-8.htm">Deuteronomy 6:8</a></span><br />You shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for <span class="boldtext">symbols</span> between your eyes.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-18.htm">Deuteronomy 11:18</a></span><br />Therefore you shall lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul; and you shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for <span class="boldtext">symbols</span> between your eyes.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Isaiah 8:18</a></span><br />See, I and the children whom the Lord has given me, are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of armies, whose resting-place is in Mount Zion.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-2.htm">Jeremiah 17:2</a></span><br />whilst their children remember their altars and their Asherim by the green trees upon the high hills.<br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/symbols.htm">Symbols</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_divine_presence,_the_pillar_of_cloud.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Divine Presence, the Pillar of Cloud</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--a_dove.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: A Dove</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--a_seal.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: A Seal</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--a_voice.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: A Voice</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--abundant.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Abundant</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--cleansing_by.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Cleansing By</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--cloven_tongues.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Cloven Tongues</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--comforting.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Comforting</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--consecrating.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Consecrating</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--earnest.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Earnest</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--fertilizing.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Fertilizing</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--fire.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Fire</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--guiding.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Guiding</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/symbols_and_similitudes_of_the_holy_spirit--healing.htm">Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Healing</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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