Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1600 Scripture as the word of God » 1670 symbols Objects, actions or creatures that have a deeper significance and are so understood by those who see them or use them. Symbolic objects The rainbow: a symbol of God's covenant See also Genesis 9:13; Ezekiel 1:28; Revelation 4:3 A stairway: a symbol of the way to God Thunder, lightning, cloud and smoke: symbols of God's majesty Exodus 19:16-18; Exodus 24:17; Psalm 97:2,4; Revelation 4:5; Revelation 8:5; Revelation 11:19 Thunder: a symbol of God's voice Trumpets: a symbol of God speaking The pillar of cloud and fire: a symbol of guidance A throne: a symbol of God's glory Isaiah 6:1; Ezekiel 1:26; Revelation 4:2; Revelation 22:3 Dry bones: a symbol of spiritual death White hair: a symbol of wisdom The wind: a symbol of the Holy Spirit Fire: a symbol of the Holy Spirit Stars and lampstands: symbols of God's ministers A signet ring: a symbol of authority Arrows: symbols of God's judgments A sceptre: a symbol of God's rule Psalm 2:9; Revelation 2:27; Revelation 19:15 The capstone: a symbol of pre-eminence Matthew 21:42 pp Mark 12:10-11 pp Luke 20:17; Psalm 118:22 A rock: a symbol of stability The human body: a symbol of interdependence Grass: a symbol of human frailty Symbolic creatures The serpent: a symbol of Satan's subtlety Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9; Revelation 20:1-3 Locusts: a symbol of God's judgment Exodus 10:12; Joel 1:4; Revelation 9:3 Beasts: symbols of earthly kingdoms Daniel 7:2-7,17; Daniel 8:20-22 A dove: a symbol of the Holy Spirit Matthew 3:16 pp Mark 1:10 pp Luke 3:22 A lamb: a symbol of Jesus Christ's sacrifice Symbolic actions Breaking a jar: a symbol of the destruction of Jerusalem The cursing of a fig-tree: a symbol of judgment Matthew 21:18-19 pp Mark 11:12-14 Washing hands: a symbol of innocence Being thirsty: a symbol of spiritual need Baptism: a symbol of salvation in Jesus Christ Acts 22:16; Romans 6:3-4; 1 Peter 3:21 The Lord's Supper: a symbol of union with Christ Matthew 26:26-29 pp Mark 14:22-24 pp Luke 22:19-20 pp 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Anointing: a symbol of empowering by God's Spirit 1 Samuel 16:13; Luke 4:18; Isaiah 61:1 Harvesting: a symbol of judgment day Joel 3:12-13; Matthew 13:29-30; Revelation 14:15 Tearing garments: a symbol of anger and sorrow Spitting: a symbol of contempt Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 26:67 pp Mark 14:65 Shaking off dust: a symbol of rejection Matthew 10:14 pp Luke 9:5; Acts 13:51 Sitting in sackcloth and ashes: a symbol of repentance Psalm 69:11; Isaiah 22:12; Jonah 3:5-6; Matthew 11:21 Lifting of hands: a symbol of prayer Covering the head: a symbol of submission Symbols expressing God's nature and character God's face: a symbol of his presence God's arm or hand: a symbol of his power God's eyes: a symbol of his awareness God's ear: a symbol of God listening See also
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