Bible Symbols Chart
Summary: A chart of Bible symbols
 
 
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SYMBOL MEANING REFERENCES
Angel Messenger Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19,26; Hebrews 1:14
Ark of Testimony Ark of the covenant/mercy seat where God dwells Exodus 25:10-22; Psalms 80:1
Babylon Religious apostasy/confusion Genesis 10:8-10; 11:6-9; Revelation 18:2-3; 17:1-5
Balaam, Doctrine of Advancing our own interests, compromise, idolatry Numbers 22:5-25
Beast Kingdom, government, political power Daniel 7:23
Bear Destructive Power / Medo Persia Proverbs 28:15; 2 Kings 2:23-24; Daniel 7:5
Binding of Satan A symbolic chain of circumstances Isaiah 14:12-20
Black Moral darkness, sin, apostasy Exodus 10:21-23; Jeremiah 4:20-28; 8:21; Acts 26:18; John 12:35; Joel 2:1-10
Blood Life Leviticus 17:11; Deuteronomy 12:23
Blue (color) Law Numbers 15:38-39
Bottomless pit Earth in chaos, torn up, dark and empty Genesis 1:1,2; Jeremiah 4:23-28; Isaiah 24:1-4, 19; Revelation 20:1-3
Bow Success in battle against evil Psalms 7:11,12; Psalms 45:4,5
Bread Word of God John 6:35, 51, 52, 63
Brass, Tin, Iron, Lead, Silver dross Impure Character Ezekiel 22:20-21
Corrupt Woman Corrupt, apostate church Ezekiel 16:15-58; 23:2-21; Hosea 2:5; 3:1
Crowns Kingship, victory 1 Chronicles 20:2; 2 Kings 11:12; Ezekiel 21:26,27; James 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:7,8; 1 Corinthians 9:25
Clothing Character Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 59:6
Cup Meted out suffering and judgments Psalms 11:6; Isaiah 51:12,22-23; Jeremiah 25:12-17; 49:12
Day Literal year Ezekiel 4:6; Numbers 14:34
Door Opportunity/
Probation		 2 Corinthians 2:12; Revelation 3:20; Luke 12:24, 25
Dove Holy Spirit Mark 1:10
Dragon Satan or his agency Isaiah 27:1; 30:6; Psalms 74:13,14; Revelation 12:7,9; Ezekiel 29:3; Jeremiah 51:34
Eagle Speed, Power, vision, vengeance, protection Deut 28:49; Habakkuk 1:6-8; Revelation 12:1-4
Eating of the book Assimilating the message Ezekiel 3:1-3; Jeremiah 15:16
Egypt Symbol of atheism Exodus 5:2
Eyes Spiritual Discernment Matthew 13:10-17, 1 John 2:11
Eye salve Holy Spirit to help us see truth, discernment to understand word, antidote for spiritual blindness Ephesians 1:12-19; Psalms 119:18; I John 2: 20,27; John 16:7-13
Faithful witness Christ John 18:37; John 3:11; Revelation 1:5; 3:14; 19:11
False Prophet Apostate Protestantism Revelation 16:13,14; 13:13,14; 19:20
Famine Dearth of Truth Amos 8:11
Feet Your Walk / Direction Genesis 19:2, Psalms 119:105
Forehead Mind Romans 7:25; Ezekiel 3:8,9
Fornication Illicit connection between church and world Ezekiel 16:15,26; Isaiah 23:17; James 4:4; Revelation 14:4
Four Beasts of Living Creatures Heavenly beings with special responsibilities Revelation 5:8-10; 4:6-9; 6:1-7; 14:3; 15:7; 19:4
Four corners of Earth Four directions of compass Jeremiah 49:36
Fire Holy Spirit Luke 3:16
Fig Tree A Nation that should bear fruit Luke 13:6-9
Field World Matthew 13:38, John 4:35
Fruit Works / Actions Galatians 5:22
Garments Covering of righteousness Genesis 35:2; Isaiah 61:10; 52:1; Zechariah 3:3-5; Romans 13:14
Gold True riches of heaven, faith, scripture Psalms 19:7-10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:5; Job 23:10; Isaiah 13:12
Goat Greece Daniel 8:21
Hand Symbol of Deeds / Works / Actions Ecclesiastes 9:10, Isaiah 59:6
Harvest End of World Matthew 13:39
Harlot Apostate church/religion Isaiah 1:21-27; Jeremiah 3:1-3; 6-9
Heads Major powers/rulers/governments Revelation 17:3, 9, 10; Daniel 7:6; 8:8,22
Healing Salvation Luke 5:23-24
Hidden Manna Christ John 6:49,50,53; Matthew 13:44
Honey happy life Ezekiel 20:6, Deuteronomy 8:8-9
Horn King or kingdom
Power and Strength		 Daniel 7:24; 8:5, 21, 22; Zechariah 1:18, 19; Revelation 17:12
Horse Strength and Power in Battle
Special representatives/angel		 Job 39:19, Psalms 147:10, Proverbs 21:31; Exodus 15:21; Isaiah 43:17; Jeremiah 8:6
Zechariah 1:8-10; 6:1-8
Image A likeness Exodus 20:4; Genesis 1:26; 5:3
Incense Prayers of God’s people Psalms 141:2; Revelation 5:8
Israel True Followers of Christ Romans 9:6-8; 2:28,29; Galatians 3:29
Jar / Vessel Person Jeremiah 18:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:7
Jezebel Immorality, Idolatry, Apostasy 1 Kings 21:25; 2 Kings 9:22
Jordan death Romans 6:4, Deuteronomy 4:22
Key of David Power to open & close the sanctuary Revelation 3:7-9; Isaiah 22:22
Keys Control/jurisdiction Isaiah22:22; Matthew 16:19
Lamb Jesus/sacrifice John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Genesis 22:7,8
Lamp Word of God Psalms 119:105
Lamb’s Wife New Jerusalem Revelation 19:7-9; 21:2,9,10
Lion Jesus/Powerful King i.e. Babylon Rev. 5:4-9, Jer. 50:43-44, Dan. 7:4,17,23
Locusts Destruction Joel 1:4; Deuteronomy 28:38
Leopard Greece Daniel 7:6
Leprosy / Sickness Sin Luke 5:23-24
Lords Day The Sabbath Isaiah 58:13; Matthew 12:8; Exodus 20:10
Man Child Jesus Psalms 2:7-9; Revelation 12:5
Mark Sign/Seal/mark of approval or disapproval Romans 4:11; Ezekiel 9:4; Revelation 13:17; 14:9-11; 7:2, 3
Measuring Rod God’s Law
God’s Word		 James 2:10-12; Ecclesiastes 12:13,14
Isaiah 8:19,20; 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Merchants Advocates of Babylon’s teachings Isaiah 47:11-15;Nahum 3:16; Revelation 18:3,11,15,23
Moon Permanence
Moses’ system of types of sacrifices		 Psalms 89:35-37
Hebrews 10:1,11
Morning star Jesus Revelation 22:16
Mountains Political or religion-political powers Isaiah 2:2, 3; Jeremiah 17:3; 31:23; 51:24, 25; Ezekiel 17:22, 23; Daniel 2:35, 44, 45
Mystery of God The gospel Ephesians 1:9,10, 3:9, 6:19; Colossians 1:26,27
New Jerusalem The Holy city of Heaven Revelation 3:12, 21:2
Oil Holy Spirit Zechariah 4:2-6; Revelation 4:5
Open Door Unlimited Opportunity 1 Corinthians 16:9; Acts14:27; John 10:7-9
Hosea 2:15; Colossians 4:3
Purple Royalty Mark 15:17, Judges 8:26
Rainbow Token of covenant keeping Genesis 9:11-17
Ram Medo Persia Daniel 8:20
Red / Scarlet (color) Sin/corruption Isaiah 1:18; Nahum 2:3; Revelation 17:1-4
Reapers Angels Matthew 13:39
Reins Seat of will, affections Psalms 7:9, 16:7, 26:2, 73:21; Proverbs 23:16; Jeremiah 17:10
Ring Authority Genesis 41:42-43, Esther 3:10-11
Rock Jesus/truth 1 Corinthians 10:4; Isaiah 8:13,14; Romans 9:33; Matthew 7:24
Seal Sign or mark of approval or disapproval Romans 4:11; Revelation 7:2, 3
Seed Descendents / Jesus Romans 9:8, Galatians 3:16
Second Death Lake of fire Revelation 21:8; 20:2
Serpent Satan Revelation 12:9; 20:2
Seven Candle sticks 7 candlesticks in Holy Place of Sanctuary
Seven Churches		 Exodus 25:31-40; Revelation 1:20
Seven Heads Seven Political Powers Revelation 17:9,10; Isaiah 2:2-4
Seven Lamps Jesus, Word of God John 9:5, 1:9; Psalms 119:105; Revelation 4:5
Sickle Symbol of Harvest-End of world Matthew 13:39; Revelation 14:14
Silver Pure Words & Understanding Proverbs 2:4, 3:13-14, 10:20, 25:11, Psalms 12:6
Sodom Moral degradations Ezekiel 16:46-55; Jeremiah 23:14; Genesis 19:4-14
Stars Angels/messengers Revelation 1:16, 20; 12:4, 7-9; Job 38:7
Sun Jesus/the gospel Psalms 84:11; Malachi 4:2; Matthew 17:2; John 8:12; 9:5
Skin Christ's righteousness Exodus 12:5, 1 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 1:4-6
Sword Word of God
Bloodshed, Destruction		 Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12
Isaiah 3:25, 13:15; Acts 12:1,2; Jeremiah 48:2
Testimony of Jesus Holy Spirit/ gift of prophecy Revelation 19:10; 22:9; 1 Corinthians 13:2
Thief   1 Thessalonians 5:2-4; 2 Peter 3:10
Thorns / Thorny Ground Cares of this life Mark 4:18-19
Tongue Language / Speech Exodus 4:10
Time 360 Day (Literal Years) Daniel 4:16, 23, 25, 32; 7:25; Daniel 11:13 margin
Times 720 Days (Literal Years) Daniel 7:25, Revelation 12:6,14, 13:5; 11:1,2
Trumpet loud warning of God's approach Exodus 19:16-17, Joshua 6:4-5
Tree Cross; People / Nation Deut. 21:22-23, Psalms 92:12, 37:35
Torment Test, prove by trial 1 Corinthians 3:13; Hebrews 12:29; Isaiah 33:14
Twenty-four elders A group redeemed from earth Revelation 5:9-10, 4:4; 7:9-14
Two-edged Sword God’s word Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12; Matthew 10:34
Two witnesses Old and New Testaments John 5:39, Zechariah 4:1-14; Psalms 119:130, 105; John 12:48
Vineyard Church that should bear fruit Luke 20:9-16
Waters Inhabited Area-People/ Nations Revelation 17:15
Water Holy Spirit / Everlasting Life John 7:39, 4:14, Rev. 22:17, Eph. 5:26
White (Color) Purity Revelation 12:9; 20:2
White Robes Victory/righteousness Revelation 19:8; 3:5; 7:14
Winds Strife, Commotions, “winds of war” Jeremiah 25:31-33,49:36,37, 4:11-13; Zechariah 7:14
Wings Speed / Protection / Deliverance Deuteronomy 28:49, Matthew 23:37
Wine blood/covenant/doctrines Luke 5:37, Isaiah 5:1-7
Woman, Pure True Church Jeremiah 6:2; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:23-27
Woman, Corrupt Apostate church Ezk. 16:15-58; 23:2-21; Hos. 2:5; 3:1; Rev. 14:4
Wolf Disguised Enemies that hunt in a time of darkness Matthew 7:15
Wormwood Sorrow/bitterness Jeremiah 9:15, 23:15; Lamentations 3:19
Wrath of God Seven Last Plagues Revelation 15:1

Courtesy of Revelation Seminars: A Bible Prophecy Adventure, published by Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1983.

Science Deceptions
Media Deceptions
Reformation
Spiritual Deceptions
A Basis for Conflict
Is there evidence for Creation science? How does it compare to evolution? The following articles give insight in to these questions and more.
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Evidence in Stone
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Soft Rock Evidence for Rapid Washout
The Fossil Record
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Genes of Genesis
As we study the genome, the molecule, and the atom, we see a vast network of intricate systems beyond our understanding. Were these systems really formed by chance?
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Creation to Restoration
How did this world change from the perfection depicted in Genesis to a world full of thorns, thistles, parasites, and death? If God made everything perfect, how could it have all been so changed?
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Archaeology and the Bible
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Crossing Musical Boundaries
Music is a powerful emotional motivator that crosses cultural and language barriers. Its message can be understood by every culture and people across the planet.
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Hollywood and the Movies
What is the system of worship found most often in our society? Does it glorify God?
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Brain Closed—Please Come Again
Research has shown that our sensitivity to stimuli reduces itself yearly by about 1%. Is your brain hibernating?
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Beware of the television's abilities to hypnotize, alter moods, and even cause depression.
Violence and Video Games
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The Origins of Halloween
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Introduction to the Reformation
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The Pope Claims to be God on Earth
Read proof that throughout the Roman Church's history, the Papacy has often claimed that the Pope is divine.
The Bloody History of Papal Rome - A Timeline
The oppression of Protestants is widespread and consistent throughout history.
The Bloody History of Papal Rome - Quotes
It was once written in America's oldest Catholic newspaper, the Boston Pilot, that "No good government can exist without religion, and there can be no religion without an Inquisition, which is wisely designed for the promotion and protection of the true faith.”

Read several authors' thoughts on papal Rome's history.
Catholic Councils
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The Jesuits
Learn what people throughout history have had to say on the reputation, history, and political nature of the Jesuit Order.
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Cross and Crown
This book "Cross and Crown" is a powerful and thrilling recital of the most romantic and dramatic incidents in history to be found on record, told in the simplest, most graphic, and entertaining form.
The Aggressive Intentions of the Papacy
The historian Ranke says this about Protestant-Catholic relations: "In the year 1617, everything betokened a decisive conflict between them. The Catholic party appears to have felt itself the superior. At all events it was the first to take up arms."

This article highlights quotes from historical and Catholic sources proving the Papacy's aggressive nature.
Christianity and Violence
Would the world be a safer place without Christian fundamentalism?
Stories of the Reformation
Dive into history to uncover the remarkable stories of faith and passion in early Protestantism.
An Italian mystic. A minister to a British king. An Augustine monk. A Swiss farmer's boy. What do these men have in common? They were used by God in powerful ways to bring about the Protestant Reformation. Enter into the lives of these ordinary people with extraordinary stories.
Inspiration for these articles comes from Gideon and Hilda Hagstoz' Heroes of the Reformation
Philipp Melanchthon John Laski Jerome of Prague John Wycliffe Louis De Berquin Gaspard De Coligny
Religious Doublespeak
Language can be used to communicate both truth and lies. Learn about the religious doublespeak being used to pull the wool over the eyes of the world.
Hegelian Thinking and World Politics
Hegelian dialectic thinking is applied in many situations in world politics. Often the ordinary people are used as pawns in the game of Hegelian psychology played by those who pull the strings of world control.
The Great Controversy
Read this classic work by Ellen G. White.
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Who is Jesus?
Is Jesus really who He says He is?
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Prophecy
How will Christ return, and what will it mean for His people?
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Religious Trends
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Sabbath
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The Second Coming of Christ
How will Christ return, and what will it mean for His people?
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Death
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