Symbolic Meaning of Biblical Words

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Word
 
Represents
 
Biblical Reference
Angel  Messenger of God, minister  Revelation 1:20, 2:1
 
Ark of the Covenant Presence of God  2Chronicles 7:1-3, Ezekiel 8-11
 
Arm  Power  Psalm 10:15; Ezekiel 30:21
 
Armor Spiritual Protection Romans 13:12, Ephesians 6
 
Arrows  Affliction or judgment of God  Job 6:4; Psalm 38:2
 
Babylon  Man's system of government
inspired by Satan the devil
 Revelation 16:19, 17:3
 
Beasts  Tyrannical world kingdoms,
wicked men
 Daniel 7:17; 1Corinthians 15:32
 
Blindness  Ignorance  Isaiah 29:18; Romans 11:25
 
Blood  Slaughter, depth  Isaiah 34:3; Ezekiel 32:6
 
Brass  Manifestation of
God's Judgment
 Exodus 27:2
 
Bridegroom  Jesus wedded to Israel  John 3:29
Word
 
Represents
 
Biblical Reference
Bulls  Violent or wicked people  Psalm 22:12, 68:30
 
Candlesticks True churches of God Revelation 1:20, 2:1
 
Chariots   Angels that stand
in the presence of God
 Zechariah 6:1, Psalm 68:17;
Isaiah 66:15
 
Cup Something which has come to
the full which God judges
 Zechariah 5:6
 
Crown  Victory, reward  James 1:12; Revelation 2:10
 
Darkness   Misery, adversity, ignorance   Isaiah 60:2; Amos 4:13
 
Day   Indefinite period of time
or a prophetic year
  Isaiah 34:8; Revelation 2:10;
1Thessalonians 5:5
 
Deaf   Lack of regard for divine things   Isaiah 29:18, 42:18, 19
 
Dogs   Heathen or those who
are impure, persecutors
  Matthew 15:26; Revelation 22:15;
Psalm 22:16
 
Door   Opening or access to something   Acts 14:27; 1Corinthians 16:9
 
Dragon   Satan the devil   Ezekiel 29:3; Revelation 12:3, 9
 
Drunkenness   Effects of divine judgments   Isaiah 29:9
 
Eagle   Conquering kings or nations   Ezekiel 17:3, 7; Hosea 8:1
 
Earthquake   Calamities, Revolutions   Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:12
 
Eyes   Knowledge, understanding   Proverbs. 15:3; Romans 11:10
 
Face of God   Divine favor, Grace of God   Psalm 13:1; Daniel 9:17
 
Fat   Abundance   Nehemiah 9:25; Jeremiah 5:28
 
Fire   Judgment   Numbers 11:1, 3; Isaiah 42:25
 
Forehead   Beliefs, Choices,
Character of a Person
  Revelation 7:3, 13:16
 
Forest   City, kingdom, polity   Isaiah 10:18, 19; Ezekiel 15:6
 
Furnace   Affliction   Isaiah 48:10; Jeremiah 11:4
 
Gates   Security, center of civil concourse   Psalm 147:13; Deuteronomy 16:18
 
Girdle   Strength   Job 12:18; Isaiah 22:21
 
Gog and Magog   The enemies of God   Ezekiel 38:2, 39:11; Revelation 20:8
 
Hail   Divine vengeance   Haggai 2:17; Revelation 11:19
 
Hand, right   Protection, support   Psalm 18:35, 73:23
 
Hand of the Lord   Divine influence or providence   Psalm 63:8; Ezekiel 8:1
 
Head   Rule or ruler   Ephesians 1:22, etc.
 
Heavens   Atmosphere, solar system   Isaiah 13:13; Haggai 2:6, 21
 
Hedge   God's protecting providence   Job 1:10; Ezekiel 13:5
 
Helmet   Salvation of God's people   Isaiah 59:17; Ephesians 6:17
 
Horn Gentile King Daniel 7:24, Revelation 17:12
 
Horse   War, military might   Zechariah 9:10; Jeremiah 51:21
 
Hunger and Thirst   Greater desire   Matthew 5:6; Luke 1:53
 
Hyssop Cleansing Psalm 51:7
 
Incense   Prayer   Malachi 1:11; Revelation 5:8
 
Jerusalem   City of God   Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 3:12
 
Keys   Power and authority   Isaiah 22:22; Revelation 1:18
 
Lamp   A successor or offspring   1Kings 15:4; Psalm 132:17
 
Leaven Sin, nonbiblical teachings Matthew 16:12, 1Corinthians 5:6-8
 
Light   Knowledge by the word of God,
Joy, prosperity
  Psalm 97:11, 119:105;
Isaiah 8:20, 58:8
 
Milk   Great abundance   Ezekiel 25:4; Joel 3:18
 
Moon   A sign of coming events   Joel 2:31; Revelation 6:12
 
Mountains   A kingdom, authority or rule   Psalm 30:7; Isaiah 2:2;
Daniel 44, 45; Revelation 17:9-11
 
Nicolaitans Ruling over the faith of others,
Hierarchical church government
 Revelation 2:1, 6, 12, 15
 
Night   Adversity, affliction, ignorance   Isaiah 21:12; Revelation 21:25
 
Oil   Abundance, fertility, joy   Psalm 23:5, 92:10
 
Olive trees   Believers and ministers   Psalm 52:8; Revelation 11:2
 
Paradise   Kingdom of God,
Kingdom of Heaven
  Luke 23:43; Revelation 2:7
 
Pit   Ensnaring devises of crafty men   Psalm 119:85; Ezekiel 19:4
 
Rain   Something refreshing, delightful   Psalm 68:9; Isaiah 5:6
 
Rock   God as a refuge and salvation   Psalm 18:2, 94:22, 95:1
 
Rod   Authority, correction   Psalm 2:9; Job 9:34, etc.
 
Salt   Judgment, purification, loyalty, covenant,
the role of Christian in the world
  Genesis 19:6, Exodus 30:35,
Numbers 18:19, Matthew 5:13
 
Sea   A mass of people   Jeremiah 51:42; Ezekiel 26:3;
Matthew 13:47, Revelation 13:1
 
Seal / Sealed   Ownership, security   Daniel 6:17, Jeremiah 32;11-12,
Ephesians 4:30, 2Timothy 2:19
 
Scroll God or man's written word Ezra 6:2, Jeremiah 36:2, Ezekiel 3:1-3
 
Serpent   A cunning and evil being   Genesis 3:1; 2Corinthians 11:3
 
Sheep   Christ's disciples, followers   John 10:11, etc.
 
Shepherds   Rulers, civil or ecclesiastical   Nahum 3:18; Ezekiel 34:2
 
Shield   Defense, protection   Psalm 84:9; Ephesians 6:16
 
Silver Redemption Exodus 38:27
 
Sleep   Death   Daniel 12:2; 1Thessalonians 4:14
 
Star   A prince or ruler   Numbers 24:17; Daniel 8:10
 
Sword   War, killing   Isaiah 34:5; Ezekiel 21:3
 
Tail   Subjection, degradation   Deuteronomy 28:13, 44; Isaiah 9:15
 
Teeth   Cruelty   Psalm 3:7; Proverbs 30:14
 
Thorns   Desolation, troubles   Proverbs 24:31; Hosea 2:6
 
Throne   Kingdom, seat of government   Psalm 122:5; Daniel 7:9
 
Topheth,
(Valley of Hinnom)
  Lake of Fire 2Kings 23:10, Matthew 18:9, 23:33;
Mark 9:43, Revelation 19:20
 
Tree of Life Living God's way of life Genesis 2:9, Revelation 22:1-2
 
Trees   The great and noble   Daniel 4:20-22
 
Veil   The way into God's
presence not open
  Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 9:3, 10:20
 
Vineyard   The house of Israel   Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 12:10
 
Watchman   Prophet, Preacher   Ezekiel 3:17; Isaiah 62:6
 
Waters   Afflictions, multitudes, ordinances   Psalm 69:1; Isaiah 8:7, 55:1
 
Wilderness   Afflicted state   John 1:23; Revelation 12:6
 
Wind   Judgments, destructive war   Isaiah 27:8; Jeremiah 51:1
 
Wine   Spiritual blessings, Divine judgments   Isaiah 25:6, 55:1; Psalm 60:3, etc.
 
Winepress   Slaughter   Isaiah 63:3; Revelation 14:19
 
Wings   Protection, assistance   Exodus 19:4; Psalm 17:8
 
Wolves   Furious, ungodly persons   Isaiah 11:6, 65:25
 
Woman   Jerusalem, the Church   Ezekiel 26:2, 3; Revelation 12:1
 
Yoke   Labor, restraint   Deuteronomy 28:48; Lamentations 3:27; Matthew 11:29-30
 
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