Biblical symbols

The Most Popular Symbols of Christmas and Their Meanings

Christmas Day is a western custom that has come to be celebrated all over the world. It is a holiday packed with symbolism and rituals that are filled with hist...

Nebuchadnezzar’s Dreams and Their Biblical Significance

Many people wonder about the well-known villain of the Old Testament, specifically why Nebuchadnezzar was famous. The story about Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, the tr...

What does Tabor mean in the Bible?

Does the name 'Tabor' mean anything specific? Why was a mountain given that name?

What does Mount Zion represent in the Bible?

Why is Mount Sinai important to Christianity?

Did something significant happen on Mount Sinai during biblical times?

What does the palm leaf symbolize?

I'm just wondering whether the palm leaf symbo9olozes anything, hence the name 'Palm Sunday'?

What can we learn from Palm Sunday?

Hi guys, what is the reason behind Palm Sunday, and what is it meant to teach us?

Why is the Cenacle important to Christianity?

My in-laws regard the Cenacle as a very sacred place, I, on the other hand, am not very religious, and I don't know what happened at the Cenacle and why it is s...

What does Bethany represent in the Bible?

Hi, I understand that the bibe is full of metaphors, and I wondered whether Bethany - the small village by the Mount of Olives - serves as a biblical symbol for...

Is Cupid a cherub?

You know that cupid that has the bow and arrow and whomever he shoots falls in love? Was he also a cherub from biblical times?

What powers do cherubim have?

If Cherubim are depicted as unearthly or heavenly beings, what powers do they have?

What does a ram symbolize in the bible?

What does the South symbolize in the Bible?

What is the spiritual meaning of the South?

What does gift-giving on Christmas symbolize?

Are there any religious Christians here? I'm wondering if you could tell what the gifts during Christmas symbolize and where the tradition came from.

What is the spiritual significance of frankincense in the Bible?

Do frankincense and myrrh incense carry any special meaning when burnt on Christmas eve?

What is the significance of a fig tree and a vine in the Bible?

What lessons and meanings do the fig trees and vines bring from the biblical times?

What is the ratio of frankincense and myrrh?

How to mix frankincense and myrrh?

How is Christmas tree related to Christianity?

Does the bible say anything about the tree being a religious symbol?

Is frankincense gifted in the nativity scene the same as Boswellia?

I'm looking for the same frankincense that was gifted to Jesus by the wise men when he was born to burn for Christmas. Would it be the same as Boswellia?

What does a fortress symbolize in the Bible?

What is the meaning of a fortress?

What does the goat symbolize in the bible?

What was the biblical meaning of a goat, and why were they sacrificed?

What are the main roles of all angels?

I'm curious about the different roles the different types of Angels played in the bible. Who can tell me more?

What is the biblical symbolism of the West?

What does the North represent in the Bible?

I find it interesting that the cardinal directions have biblical symbolism. What does North signify in the Bible?

What is the meaning of the budding fig tree in the Bible?

What does the fig tree symblize?

What is the purpose of Refiner's Fire in the Bible?

What does refinement mean in the Bible, and what did they use refinement fire for?

What did God say about Gold?

Is there a symbolic meaning Behind gold? Where did gold come from in the bible times?

What does the tabernacle represent to God?

Is the a symbolic reason as to why God wanted Israel to build a tabernacle?

What is the meaning of myrrh in the Bible?

What does myrrh symbolize?

What does gold represent in the Christmas story?

What does myrrh symbolize in the Bible?

Does it really symbolize death and why?

What is the meaning of frankincense in the Bible?

Does frankincense have any spiritual significance?

What do ravens mean in the Bible?

What does the raven or crow symbolize?

What is the religious significance of challah bread?

Hi, I've been learning about different types of bread and how to make them, etc. Recently, we've touched on Challah from Israel. Now I'm intrigued. Is challah...

Who are the two olive trees and lampstands in the Bible?

Who in the Bible was symbolized by olive trees and lampstands?

What does the olive symbolize in Christianity?

What do olive trees, branches, and oil symbolize in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about date fruit?

Hi, I'm wondering if date fruit bears any significance. Does the bible say anything about date fruit? Do the fruit or the palms symbolize anything?

How is the Christmas tree-related to Christianity?

Hi, I've been wondering what the bible says about the Christmas tree and its relation to Christianity. What is the religious significance behind it? Do you kn...