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They serve as a means of communication between God and humanity, often conveying complex ideas in a more understandable form. Symbols are prevalent throughout the Bible, providing insight into God's nature, His relationship with humanity, and His divine plan.<br><br><b>Old Testament Symbols</b><br><br>1. <b>The Ark of the Covenant</b>: The Ark is a central symbol in the Old Testament, representing God's presence among His people. It contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna (<a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a>). The Ark was housed in the Holy of Holies, signifying God's holiness and the covenant between God and Israel.<br><br>2. <b>The Tabernacle and Temple</b>: These structures symbolize God's dwelling place among His people. The detailed instructions for their construction (Exodus 25-31) reflect the order and holiness required to approach God. The Tabernacle and Temple also foreshadow the coming of Christ, who is the ultimate meeting place between God and humanity.<br><br>3. <b>The Sacrificial System</b>: Sacrifices in the Old Testament symbolize atonement and reconciliation with God. The shedding of blood, as seen in the sin offerings, points to the necessity of a substitute to bear the penalty of sin, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ (<a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a>).<br><br>4. <b>The Passover Lamb</b>: The Passover lamb is a symbol of deliverance and redemption. During the Exodus, the blood of the lamb protected the Israelites from the plague of the firstborn (<a href="/exodus/12-13.htm">Exodus 12:13</a>). This symbol finds its fulfillment in Christ, 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>New Testament Symbols</b><br><br>1. <b>Baptism</b>: Baptism symbolizes the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It represents the washing away of sin and the believer's new life in Christ (<a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a>).<br><br>2. <b>The Lord's Supper</b>: Also known as Communion, this rite symbolizes the body and blood of Christ, given for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus instituted it as a memorial of His sacrifice (<a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Luke 22:19-20</a>). It serves as a reminder of the New Covenant and the unity of believers in Christ.<br><br>3. <b>The Cross</b>: The cross is the central symbol of Christianity, representing the sacrificial death of Jesus for the redemption of humanity. It is a symbol of suffering, love, and victory over sin and death (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18</a>).<br><br>4. <b>The Good Shepherd</b>: Jesus uses the symbol of the shepherd to describe His relationship with His followers. As the Good Shepherd, He lays down His life for the sheep, providing guidance, protection, and care (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-14</a>).<br><br><b>Apocalyptic Symbols</b><br><br>The books of Daniel and Revelation are rich with symbolic imagery, often depicting future events and spiritual realities. These symbols require careful interpretation, often drawing on Old Testament imagery and themes.<br><br>1. <b>The Beast</b>: In Revelation, the beast symbolizes oppressive political powers and false religious systems that oppose God and persecute His people (<a href="/revelation/13.htm">Revelation 13:1-10</a>).<br><br>2. <b>The New Jerusalem</b>: This symbol represents the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people. It is a vision of the eternal state, where God and humanity are united in perfect harmony (<a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-4</a>).<br><br>3. <b>The Tree of Life</b>: Found in both Genesis and Revelation, the Tree of Life symbolizes eternal life and the restoration of paradise lost through sin (<a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Revelation 22:2</a>).<br><br>Symbols in the Bible serve as powerful tools for teaching and understanding spiritual truths. They invite believers to explore the depths of God's revelation and to live in light of His eternal purposes.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) Any character used to represent a quantity, an operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) An abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) That which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) Share; allotment.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) An abbreviation standing for the name of an element and consisting of the initial letter of the Latin or New Latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with a following one; as, C for carbon, Na for sodium (Natrium), Fe for iron (Ferrum), Sn for tin (Stannum), Sb for antimony (Stibium), etc. See the list of names and symbols under Element.<p>7. (<I>v. t.</I>) To symbolize.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2768.htm"><span class="l">2768. keras -- a horn</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Spelling: (ker'-as) Short Definition: a horn Definition: (a) a horn, (b) a<br> horn-like projection at the corner of an altar, (c) a horn as a <b>symbol</b> of power. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2768.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4561.htm"><span class="l">4561. sarx -- flesh</span></a> <br><b>...</b> stripped of the skin), ie (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension)<br> the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the <b>symbol</b> of what <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4561.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/4716.htm"><span class="l">4716. stauros -- an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 38, 16:24, etc.). The represents unspeakable pain, humiliation and suffering --<br> and ironically is also <b>symbol</b> of ! At , Jesus won <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4716.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2463.htm"><span class="l">2463. iris -- a rainbow</span></a> <br><b>...</b> rainbow. Perhaps from ereo (as a <b>symbol</b> of the female messenger of the pagan deities);<br> a rainbow ("iris") -- rainbow. see GREEK ereo. (iris) -- 2 Occurrences. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2463.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4735.htm"><span class="l">4735. stephanos -- that which surrounds, ie a crown</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From an apparently primary stepho (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of<br> royalty, a prize in the public games or a <b>symbol</b> of honor generally; but more <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4735.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5557.htm"><span class="l">5557. chrusos -- gold</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 5557 (a noun) -- , used also as a <b>symbol</b> of (" acquisition"). See 5553 ().<br> Word Origin a prim. word Definition gold NASB Word Usage gold (9). gold. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5557.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/896.htm"><span class="l">896. Baal -- Baal, a Canaanite deity</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Baal. Of Hebrew origin (Ba'al); Baal, a Phoenician deity (used as a <b>symbol</b> of idolatry) --<br> Baal. see HEBREW Ba'al. (baal) -- 1 Occurrence. 895, 896. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/896.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/290.htm"><span class="l">290. ampelon -- a vineyard</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 20:16). M. Vincent, "The vine was a <b>symbol</b> of the ancient () in the OT.<br> See Hos 10:1; Mt 21:33,34; Lk 13:6" (, 489). Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/290.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3850b.htm"><span class="l">3850b. parabole -- a placing beside, a comparison</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from paraballo Definition a placing beside, a comparison NASB Word Usage<br> parable (31), parables (16), proverb (1), <b>symbol</b> (1), type (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3850b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p><a href="/greek/4666.htm"><span class="l">4666. smurna -- myrrh (used as an ointment and for embalming)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Definition: myrrh Definition: myrrh. 4666 -- myrrh; a perfume used as<br> and the <b>symbol</b> of . . because it ! Word Origin of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4666.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3380.htm"><span class="l">3380. Yerubbesheth -- "shame will contend," a name of Gideon</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jerubbesheth, a <b>symbol</b>. From riyb and bosheth; shame (ie The idol) will contend;<br> Jerubbesheth, a <b>symbol</b>. Name for Gideon: see HEBREW riyb. see HEBREW bosheth. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3380.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3882.htm"><span class="l">3882. Livyathan -- "serpent," a sea monster or dragon</span></a><br><b>...</b> animal, ie A serpent (especially the crocodile or some other large sea- monster);<br> figuratively, the constellation of the dragon; also as a <b>symbol</b> of Bab. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3882.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5275.htm"><span class="l">5275. naal -- a sandal, shoe</span></a><br><b>...</b> A sandal or slipper (sometimes as a <b>symbol</b> of occupancy, a refusal to marry, or<br> of something valueless) -- dryshod, (pair of) shoe((-latchet), -s). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5275.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6255.htm"><span class="l">6255. Ashteroth Qarnayim -- "Ashtaroth of the double horns," a <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> From Ashtarowth and the dual of qeren; Ashtaroth of (the) double horns (a <b>symbol</b><br> of the deity); Ashteroth-Karnaim, a place East of the Jordan -- Ashtoreth <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6255.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3378.htm"><span class="l">3378. Yerubbaal -- "let Baal contend," a name of Gideon</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jerubbaal. From riyb and Ba'al; Baal will contend; Jerubbaal, a <b>symbol</b>. Name of<br> Gideon -- Jerubbaal. see HEBREW riyb. see HEBREW Ba'al. 3377, 3378. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3378.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4159.htm"><span class="l">4159. mopheth -- a wonder, sign, portent</span></a><br><b>...</b> Origin from an unused word Definition a wonder, sign, portent NASB Word Usage marvel<br> (1), marvels (3), miracle (1), miracles (1), sign (8), <b>symbol</b> (1), token (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4159.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3819.htm"><span class="l">3819. Lo Ruchamah -- "without compassion," symbolic name of <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Lo-ruhamah. From lo' and racham; not pitied; Lo- Ruchamah, the <b>symbol</b>. Name of a<br> son of Hosea -- Lo-ruhamah. see HEBREW lo'. see HEBREW racham. 3818, 3819. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3819.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/170.htm"><span class="l">170. Oholah -- "she who has a tent," a symbolic name for Samaria</span></a><br><b>...</b> Aholah. In form a feminine of 'ohel, but in fact for.Oholahh {o-hol-aw'}; from<br> 'ohel; her tent (ie Idolatrous sanctuary); Oholah, a <b>symbol</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/170.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3484.htm"><span class="l">3484. Yeshurun -- "upright one," poetic name for Isr.</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Jeshurun (4). Jeshurun. From yashar; upright; Jeshurun, a <b>symbol</b>.<br> Name for Israel -- Jeshurun. see HEBREW yashar. 3483, 3484. Yeshurun. 3485 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3484.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8347.htm"><span class="l">8347. Sheshak -- a name for Bab.</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Sheshach (1), Sheshak (1). Sheshach. Of foreign derivation; Sheshak,<br> a <b>symbol</b>. Name of Babylon -- Sheshach. 8346, 8347. Sheshak. 8348 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8347.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_manichaean_controversy_/chapter_17_name_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Description of the <b>Symbol</b> of the Hands among the Manich??ans.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter 17. "Description of the <b>Symbol</b> of the Hands Among the Manich??ans.<br> 54. We must now notice and discuss the <b>symbol</b> of the hands. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 17 name of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_manichaean_controversy_/chapter_11_name_value_of.htm"><span class="l">The Value of the <b>Symbol</b> of the Mouth among the Manich??ans, who <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> On the Morals of the Manich??ans. Chapter 11. "The Value of the <b>Symbol</b> of the Mouth<br> Among the Manich??ans, Who are Found Guilty of Blaspheming God. 20. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 11 name value of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_manichaean_controversy_/chapter_18_name_the_symbol.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Symbol</b> of the Breast, and of the Shameful Mysteries of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> On the Morals of the Manich??ans. Chapter 18. "Of the <b>Symbol</b> of the Breast,<br> and of the Shameful Mysteries of the Manich??ans. 65. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 18 name the symbol.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hippolytus/the_refutation_of_all_heresies/chapter_xlix_symbol_of_the_creature.htm"><span class="l"><b>Symbol</b> of the Creature; and of Spirit; and of the Different Orders <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IV. Chapter XLIX."<b>Symbol</b> of the Creature; And of Spirit; And of the<br> Different Orders of Animals. But Aratus says, near this <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xlix symbol of the creature.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mede/a_key_to_the_apocalypse/another_mode_of_interpreting_the.htm"><span class="l">Another Mode of Interpreting the <b>Symbol</b> of Wheat and Barley.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FIRST PART Another mode of interpreting the <b>symbol</b> of Wheat and Barley.<br> It is possible that these allusions to wheat and barley <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../mede/a key to the apocalypse/another mode of interpreting the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/creeds_of_christendom_with_a_history_and_critical_notes/_49_an_abortive_symbol.htm"><span class="l">An Abortive <b>Symbol</b> against Syncretism, 1655.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> AN ABORTIVE <b>SYMBOL</b> AGAINST SYNCRETISM, 1655. <b>...</b> With the death of Calovius the controversy<br> died out, and his <b>symbol</b> was buried beyond the hope of a resurrection. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ 49 an abortive symbol.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/chapter_vii_on_the_arian_symbol.htm"><span class="l">On the Arian <b>Symbol</b> "Unoriginate. " this Term Afterwards Adopted <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter VII."On the Arian <b>Symbol</b> "Unoriginate." This term afterwards adopted<br> by them; and why; three senses of it. A fourth sense. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../select works and letters or athanasius/chapter vii on the arian symbol.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/article_nine_whether_the_articles.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Articles of Faith are Appropriately Set Forth in a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Article Nine Whether the Articles of Faith are appropriately Set Forth in a <b>Symbol</b>.<br> Whether the Articles of Faith are appropriately Set Forth in a <b>Symbol</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article nine whether the articles.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/article_ten_whether_it_is.htm"><span class="l">Whether it is for the Chief Pontiff to Draw up the <b>Symbol</b> of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Article Ten Whether it is for the Chief Pontiff to Draw Up the <b>Symbol</b> of the Faith.<br> Whether it is for the Chief Pontiff to Draw Up the <b>Symbol</b> of the Faith <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/nature and grace/article ten whether it is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_it_is_suitable_for.htm"><span class="l">Whether it is Suitable for the Articles of Faith to be Embodied in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> TREATISE ON THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES (QQ -46)OF FAITH (TEN ARTICLES) Whether it is<br> suitable for the articles of faith to be embodied in a <b>symbol</b>? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is suitable for.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/symbol.htm"><span class="l"><b>Symbol</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem;<br> a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the <b>symbol</b> of courage <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/symbol.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/darkness.htm"><span class="l">Darkness (177 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Darkness (Isaiah 13:9, 10; Matthew 24:29) also is a <b>symbol</b> of the judgments<br> that attend on the coming of the Lord. It is a <b>symbol</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/darkness.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/asherah.htm"><span class="l">Asherah (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ishtar. Its <b>symbol</b> was the stem of a tree deprived of its boughs, and rudely<br> shaped into an image, and planted in the ground. Such <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/asherah.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/code.htm"><span class="l">Code (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The unprovable charge of sorcery is dealt with in an especially interesting manner<br> (section <b>symbol</b> 2). The accused in this case has to submit to an ordeal at <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/code.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/immersion.htm"><span class="l">Immersion</span></a><br><b>...</b> Triune immersion is the <b>symbol</b> of baptism into the Triune God. All believers<br> in the Trinity should see the consistency of this <b>symbol</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/immersion.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/trine.htm"><span class="l">Trine</span></a><br><b>...</b> Triune immersion is the <b>symbol</b> of baptism into the Triune God. All believers<br> in the Trinity should see the consistency of this <b>symbol</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/trine.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/triune.htm"><span class="l">Triune</span></a><br><b>...</b> Triune immersion is the <b>symbol</b> of baptism into the Triune God. All believers<br> in the Trinity should see the consistency of this <b>symbol</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/triune.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/palm.htm"><span class="l">Palm (49 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7:7), "upright" (Jeremiah 10:5). Its branches are a <b>symbol</b> of victory (Revelation<br> 7:9). "Rising with slender stem 40 or 50, at times even 80, feet aloft, its <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/palm.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cross.htm"><span class="l">Cross (157 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The sign or mark of the cross, made with the finger, or in ink, etc., or<br> actually represented in some material; the <b>symbol</b> of Christ's death; the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cross.htm - 50k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/feet.htm"><span class="l">Feet (2931 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> from louo, "to bathe entire body") needeth not save to wash (niptein-"to wash a<br> part of the body") his feet." Jesus was not instituting a new <b>symbol</b> to take <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/feet.htm - 17k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Chi-Rho-symbol.html">What is the meaning of the Chi-Rho symbol? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-fish-symbol.html">What does the Christian fish symbol mean (ixthus / icthus)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/ankh-symbol.html">What is the meaning of the ankh symbol? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/symbol.htm">Symbol: 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">Symbol (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">1 Corinthians 11:10</a></span><br />That is why a woman ought to have on her head a <span class="boldtext">symbol</span> of subjection, because of the angels.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/9-9.htm">Hebrews 9:9</a></span><br />which is a <span class="boldtext">symbol</span> of the present age, where gifts and sacrifices are offered that are incapable, concerning the conscience, of making the worshipper perfect;<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">1 Peter 3:21</a></span><br />This is a <span class="boldtext">symbol</span> of baptism, which now saves you-not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/17-5.htm">Revelation 17:5</a></span><br />And on her forehead was a name written: "I am a <span class="boldtext">symbol</span> of great Babylon, the mother of the harlots and of the abominations of the earth."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</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 symbols between your eyes: for by strength of hand Yahweh brought us forth out of Egypt."<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/6-7.htm">Numbers 6:7</a></span><br />He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die; because his separation to God is on his head.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/57-8.htm">Isaiah 57:8</a></span><br />And behind the doors and the posts hast thou set 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