Symbolism in the book of Jeremiah?
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I think it's asking you to find 3 physical actions (the belt he wore is 1) that had nothing to do with the action, but what it represented. He wore the belt a lot; buried it & dug it up later. When he dug up the belt, it was ruined & useless from rotting. This represented the uselessness of the pride in the nation of Israel's heart. Just as a belt is bound to a man's waist, G-d was saying He wanted to bind Israel to Himself...but Isreal wouldn't allow it. Their pride was being compared to a rotten, useless belt.
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incredibly interesting.. never heard it though - i really haven't studied the koran as much as i'd like. \nthe beak - could be the pheonix or the eagle\ni think before 1751 on the american dollar, we had an eagle who looked more like a pheonix, and by many people it was one.\nis alot of masonic symbol crap that has me thinking lately. why do we have 13 stars on coins? it's been a LONG time since we had 13 states. who in the world came up with the idea of putting the eye of ra on the dollar? of the latin? masonic symbols are EVERYWHERE! SG1 uses 'em slightly in the command center on the wall... Legend of Zoro was very cool; it showed a conspiracy about the 'knights of aaragon' (templars/masons).. and if you still the pages of the open book - its got mason picture symbols.... lets see.. Jehovas witnesses & mormons were made by masonry - i have proof of that.. but i'm a little off subject. im me as you like
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Wow, that's interesting. Yeah, I think the symbolism can be read that way, since 'sin' is a word that means deviation from the norm or target.
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These are all symbols that people have used at times to represent evil. There are many more than this list. But they are all just images. They are not real. Evil is real, the images are not.\n\nThe number 666 is different from other symbols because it was originally the numerical version of the name of the most ruthless murderer of Christians of his day-- the emperor Nero of Rome.\n\nIf you assign numerals to the Greek alphabet and add up the numbers in the name of "Nero Caesar" you will arrive at 666 (some ancient manuscripts have 667, not 666. 667 adds up to Neron Caesar--Nero's name as a direct object (accusative case).\n\nThe number 666 appears in the book of Revelation in the Christian New Testament. The book was written by a man named John who was exiled by the Roman empire and sent to an island prison where he wrote Revelation as a letter to be sent to the churches of Asia Minor. In Revelation, Rome is variously described as "the beast," "whore," and "Babylon." Rome had a religion of emperor-worship which Christians refused to follow. In the book of Revelation John calls this religion a beast, too, a beast which demands obedience to Rome.\n\nTo find out who was loyal and who was not Rome required you to have a sort of document that you could only get at the temples where Caesar was worshiped. That "document" proved that you had worshiped Caesar. The number 666 was called the mark of the beast --that is, the mark of the religion that demanded that you worship the emperor.\n\nHope this helps
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Oh this one is easy haha. It is according to the book of revelation. It is not the devils number or any of that sort, but actually reference to Emperor Nero. Emperor Nero is the beast mentioned in Revelations. Revelation was written by John of Pathmos (there was more than one John) and it pertained to the time that it was written. It is not to be applied to current times. In the Hebrew form of Gematria 666 Spells out NRON KSR (Nero Kaisar or Nero Caesar)\n\nN=50 R=200 O=6 N=50 K=100 S=60 R=200 = 666\n\nBook of Revelation was written before the collapse of the 2nd Temple in 70 A.D. It was a call for a New Jerusalem. Babylon refers to Rome and the Beast refers to the Emperor.\n\nIt was Evil for Christians, why? Who do you think Nero happened to blame after the fire in Rome? Hehehe. And who do you think had to suffer and be persecuted? The Christians! So obviously, Christians would find this number evil, because it hints a very evil figure. Infact Nero used to use Christians as Garden Lamps in his Gardens (Where the Vatican now stands). He literally lit them on fire! Alive! Thousands of them. They could not openly write any of this because of obvious reasons. Christianity wasnt legalized till 313 AD (Edict of Milan) by Constantine. So anything Christian before that was illegal and you were subject to persecution if you were Christian. So whatever was written before this time was written in secret and using secret allergories and language (like the Hebrew Gematria) so that others would not understand. It was tough being a Christian back then :-p. Revelations was probably written around 68-69 A.D., right before the collapse of the Second Temple in 70. \n\n\nNothings Gonna Happen on June 6th. The sun will rise and it will set. And we'll all be happy. Who knows you might even get a raise at work :-D
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This mark being in the hand or in the forehead indicates that not only ones labour (the hand) but also ones belief is affected. The phrase also shows two classes, those who submit to the decrees of the beast (beast in Bible prophecy is a kingdom or a power, Daniel 7: 17) merely convenience and those who do it from personal conviction.
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It really doesn't make reference, other than a story within a story, here...\n\nEnglish: King James Version \n  Isaiah 14 \n\n11.  Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. \n12.  How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! \n13.  For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: \n14.  I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. \n15.  Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. \n16.  They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; \n17.  That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners? \n18.  All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house. \n19.  But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet. \n\nSome versions don't even mention the word "lucifer", compare some of the texts side by side here:  http://unbound.biola.edu/index.cfm?method=searchResults.doSearch¶llellist=kjv_apocrypha_ucs2,basic_english,webster,nrsva_ucs2,,,,,&displaylist=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1&search=Lucifer&book=23O&from_chap=14&hide_context=1\n\nAlso, form Wikipedia...\n\nIt is a modern and late Medieval misconception that the word Lucifer is synonymous with Satan; an angel, who when he falls from Heaven becomes Satan, the embodiment of evil and enemy of God. Lucifer is generally considered to have been a prominent archangel in heaven, prior to having been motivated by pride to rebel against God, but this is also false.\n\nLucifer was originally a Latin word meaning "light-bearer" (from lux, "light", and ferre, "to bear, bring"), a Roman astrological term for the "Morning Star", the planet Venus. The word Lucifer was the direct translation of the Greek eosphorus ("dawn-bearer"; cf. Greek phosphorus, "light-bearer") used by Jerome in the Vulgate. In that passage, Isaiah 14:12, it referred to one of the popular honorific titles of a Babylonian king; however, later interpretations of the text, and the influence of embelishments in works such as Dante's The Divine Comedy and Milton's Paradise Lost, led to the common idea in Christian mythology and folklore that Lucifer was a poetic appellation of Satan.\n\nIn Romanian mythology, Lucifer (Romanian: Luceafăr) means the planet Venus and some other stars. It is also linked with Hyperion and he is the one who animate the bad spirits (but not the Devil itself).\n\nCheck this out to see more:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucifer
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666 is associated as "The Number of the Beast". (from Revelation 13: 16-18)\n\n(UGGH, I don't like quoting "the good book").
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No...not really... I think we can learn something from the symbolism in the Bible even if we don't take it literally.\n\nThe fact that Eve was taken from Adam's rib was an important symbol.  She was taken from his side... it symbolizes that she's an equal, as opposed to his feet or his head, which would show that she's above or below him.\n\nMost people don't read it that way... but the story really indicates that God meant men and women to be equals.
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Divorce - leviticus 21 discusses not marrying a divorced woman, deuteronomy discusses not divorcing one's spouse as well as what grounds there are for divorce.....\n\nPiercing/Tattoos - leviticus also addresses tattoos, and I don't recall any scriptural reference to piercing exactly although leviticus does address "cutting" yourself.  However this was in reference to those who were marking their bodies for other god's.  So personally I don't think this means that current day "trendy" tattooing or piercing is against God.  (Unless your tattoo or piercing is done in worship of another god).\n\nJealousy - numbers discusses making offerings for jealousy, so it would be assumed by these verses that it is displeasing to God.  However the bible does give plenty of indication that God is a jealous God when his creation is bowing in worship to other false Gods.  Specifically there is a verse in Psalm 78 & 79 about it.\n\nRemarriage - see divorce response as this was addressed in leviticus and dueteronomy.\n\nSuicide - there is no direct mention of suicide in the bible, however some denominations consider suicide a form of self murder and therefore it is a sin b/c murder is a sin.  This is debatable and frankly open to interpretation.  Personally I don't believe in the whole "go to hell if you commit suicide" camp.  There is nothing scripturally to back that up, therefore I don't buy it.\n\nFalse Teachings - we are told to beware of false prophets and false teachings in several books of the bible including:  Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Micah.\n\nWitchcraft - is mentioned throughout the OT as being against God, specifically found in the books Dueteronomy, 2 Kings, 2 Chronicals, Micah, Nahum and Galations.\n\nSpiritual Gifts are addressed in many forms, sometimes specifically (1 Corinthians) and other times in the mentioning of "talents" given by the Lord to accomplish specific tasks. Such as those who were responsible for building the tabernacle (Exodus)\n\nUnconditional Love -   will have to think on this more.\n\nHomosexuality - God clearly states that he abhors it.  this can be seen in the story of Soddom and Gahmorrah and in a few other places where it addresses men laying with men, women laying with their kind, etc.  HOWEVER, this does not give room for us to hate gays.  We should still love them, because we are commanded above all things to love.  Love the sinner, hate the sin.\n\nThe Trinity - We can see the first address of the pluralism of God in genesis when God says "let US create man in OUR image".  This definitely indicates more than one.  Then through out the bible we see references to God the father, Jesus the son, and the Holy Spirit.  Jesus says that he was with the father in the beginning, he uses the name I AM which is also the name God used in the OT, etc.  \n\nDrinking Alcohol - Jesus made water into wine... and frankly it was a common drink of the time ... water was generally dirty and not good for consumption.  So wine would have have been used and even drunk by children.  Not uncommon.  However, the bible does address drunkeness and moderation. Genesis addressed Noah being drunk, Lots daughters get their dad drunk, etc.  In these instances being drunk leads to not so great things and is obviously displeasing to the Lord.\n\nPre-marital sex... Exodus discusses the pentaly to for sleeping with a virgin, this is a prime example of it not being favored by God otherwise there would not be a penalty for it.  Levitcus 21:13 clearly states the woman he marries must be a virgin.  Dueteronomy also addresses the importance of virginity.\n\nOther religions - or false Gods (taking interpretation of your question here) is addressed in Psalms, Jeremiah, Romans, 1 Corithinians, 1 Timothy, and more.  God clearly doesn't like us turning to false Gods, bowing to idols, etc.  In fact the first commandment we have is that there shall be no o
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It the book that is the "revelation of Jesus Christ", as expressed right at the opening of the book. It was written in symbolic language to help protect it throughout the ages, but the Bible is great about interpreting itself for those who will seriously study it - here are a few examples:\n\nBabylon=Religious apostasy/confusion \n     Genesis 10:8-10; 11:6-9; Revelation 18:2, 3; 17:1-5 \nBeast=Kingdom/government/political power \n     Daniel 7:17, 23 \nHarlot=Apostate church/religion \n     Isaiah 1:21-27; Jeremiah 3:1-3; 6-9 \nHeads=Major powers/rulers/governments \n     Revelation 17:3, 9, 10 \nHorn=King or kingdom \n     Daniel 7:24; 8:5, 21, 22; Zechariah 1:18, 19; Revelation 17:12 \n\nWell, that's just a few examples. If you want to study more in a way that makes Revelation so clear, check out the websites below:
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witches were common in those days, although their mystical abilities were never mentioned in Scripture.\n\nmiracles are the hand of God working in the physical realm.  \n\nthe book of revelations is a sign of what will happen in the future, many things can be considered metaphorical, but we must realize that back then the technology was different, they didnt have many of the things we do today, therefore couldnt describe them with "proper" terminology.  ie, the beast.  it could be a computer (there is a supercomputer im brussels by this name that was created for the purpose of storing the personal information of every human being on its hard drive.  the tracking method is said to be a chip placed under the skin in the back of the hand or the forehead [sound like the mark of the beast placement?] that can be scanned to access all information)\nezekiel is also riddled with what may appear to be mysticism, but may be an ancient man's interperetation of what he was seeing as a vision of the future.
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i think its in the book of revelations
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Can't find a Zachary with four sons.\n\nJeremiah was the prophet speaking for YHVH in regards to Rachel.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel\nhttp://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=Jeremiah+31%3A15&section=0&version=nrs&new=1&oq=&NavBook=jer&NavGo=31&NavCurrentChapter=31
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The best speculation I've heard is that the mark on your forehead is symbolic of your thoughts - do you worship & praise the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob with all your being? Or, do you follow the mainline denominations of pagan men's traditions of sun god worship  with Sunday services, Christmas, Easter, etc? One is a mark of being His child who loves God & loves His Law; the other mark is rebellious....\n\nThe best speculation I've heard for the mark on your hand is what do you do with your hands? Do you use them good or for ill? Do you use them to do menial labor or secular fun during the Appointed Times of the Lord? Or do you remember the Sabbath & keep it holy; observe all the Feasts of the Lord? Again, one set of answers will figuratively mark one as willing to worship the beast; the correct use demonstrates that one is an obedient child of God.
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The first time I read Isaiah 58, I cried.  And I'm misty reading it again just now.\n\nThis terribly sad Chapter is one of many oracles Isaiah was told to give the Jewish people.  The gist of the entire Chapter is this:  don't say with your mouth you love God, but prove with your actions you don't.  The people said they loved God and they even enjoyed seeking Him in prayer and fasting.  However, when they fasted, they did so for the wrong reasons and they indulged in physical pleasures and iniquity, such as refusing to pay their laborers.  God sees right through this hypocrisy and insists that Isaiah yell his condemnatory message from the rooftops.  The people hated him for it, just as they hated Jeremiah and the rest of the prophets.  And, of course, Jesus.\n\nYes, the world will be angered when you announce its iniquities as if you are blowing a trumpet.  Some, however, will be moved to repentance.  That's what encourages me.\n\nPeace and love in Jesus.
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1. The Lion of Judah, the Lamb that was slain,\n      In power and glory has risen to reign;\n      He only is worthy, none else could prevail\n      To conquer the dragon and open the seal.\n          * Refrain:\n            The Lion of Judah has broken every chain,\n            And gives us the vict’ry again and again.\n   2. An army of aliens all valiant in war\n      May press hard behind thee, the Jordan before;\n      Be not disbelieving, nor faint with dismay,\n      The Lion of Judah the scepter will sway.\n   3. Though armies may compass, though legions assail,\n      With Him for commander we can but prevail;\n      Our watchword is vict’ry, we fear not the throng,\n      With the Lion of Judah we’re ten thousand strong.\n   4. When ended the conflict, the faithful will come,\n      With laurels of vict’ry and gems in their crown;\n      And prostrate before Him with rapture proclaim,\n      The Lion of Judah forever shall reign.