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Its use and representation often convey themes of judgment, strength, and endurance. The metal's durability and resistance to corrosion make it an apt symbol for these themes.<br><br><b>Judgment and Strength</b><br><br>Bronze is frequently associated with judgment and divine strength. In the construction of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, bronze was used extensively for items related to sacrifice and atonement. The altar of burnt offering, made of bronze, is a prime example (<a href="/exodus/27.htm">Exodus 27:1-2</a>). This altar was the place where sacrifices were made, symbolizing the judgment of sin and the need for atonement.<br><br>The bronze serpent, crafted by Moses in the wilderness, is another significant symbol (<a href="/numbers/21-9.htm">Numbers 21:9</a>). When the Israelites were bitten by venomous snakes, those who looked upon the bronze serpent were healed. This event prefigures Christ's crucifixion, as noted in <a href="/john/3-14.htm">John 3:14-15</a>, where Jesus compares His being lifted up to the bronze serpent, symbolizing salvation through faith and the judgment of sin.<br><br><b>Endurance and Resilience</b><br><br>Bronze also symbolizes endurance and resilience. The prophet Daniel's vision of a statue with legs of iron and feet partly of iron and partly of clay includes a torso of bronze, representing the Greek Empire (<a href="/daniel/2-32.htm">Daniel 2:32-39</a>). This empire, known for its strength and cultural influence, is aptly symbolized by bronze, indicating both its power and eventual vulnerability.<br><br>In the Book of Revelation, Jesus is described with feet like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace (<a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Revelation 1:15</a>). This imagery conveys His purity, strength, and the enduring nature of His judgment. The refining process of bronze, which involves intense heat, further underscores the themes of purification and resilience.<br><br><b>Divine Protection and Authority</b><br><br>Bronze is also used to symbolize divine protection and authority. The bronze shields made by King Solomon for the Temple (<a href="/1_kings/14-27.htm">1 Kings 14:27</a>) represent the protection and splendor associated with God's dwelling place. These shields, though later replaced with bronze replicas by King Rehoboam, continued to symbolize the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel.<br><br>In Ezekiel's vision of the heavenly temple, the man with the appearance of bronze (<a href="/ezekiel/40-3.htm">Ezekiel 40:3</a>) signifies divine authority and the unyielding nature of God's plans. This figure, guiding Ezekiel through the vision, embodies the strength and steadfastness of God's promises.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Throughout the Bible, bronze serves as a powerful symbol of judgment, strength, endurance, and divine authority. Its use in sacred contexts underscores the themes of atonement, protection, and the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/symbolic.htm">Symbolic</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/asherah.htm">Asherah (40 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/writing.htm">Writing (194 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/golden.htm">Golden (86 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/calf.htm">Calf (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/matrix.htm">Matrix (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/a.htm">A (102073 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/symbol.htm">Symbol (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/images.htm">Images (158 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