New Testament Symbols

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Abomination-idolatry-Matt. 24:15; Rev. 17: 4; Ezek. 6:11.Air-moral influence-Eph. 2:2; Rev. 9:2.
Altar-approach to God-Matt. 5:23; Heb. 13:10; Psa. 43: 4.Angel-representative and messenger-Rev. 1:20; 22:16; Isa. 63: 9.Anointing-initiation-Acts 10:38; 2 Cor. 1:21; Ex. 28:41.Babe-stunted, untaught-1 Cor. 3:1; Heb. 5:13; Isa. 3:4.Babylon-corrupt worldliness-Rev. 14:8; 16:19; Dan. 4:30.Beast-imperial power on earth-Rev. 13:12-18; Dan. 7:17.Belly-inner man-John 7. 38; Rom. 16:18; Psa. 44: 25.Blackness-separation from the light-Heb. 12:18; Jude 13.Blindness-without spiritual perception-John 9:39, 41; Rev. 3:17.Book of Life-register of the elect or of profession-Phil. 4:3; Rev. 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:12-15; 21:27; 22:19.Bosom-seat of affection-John 1:18; Isa. 40:11.
Bow-distant warfare-Rev. 6:2; Psa. 37:14, 15.
Bowels-seat of compassion-Phil. 2:1; 1 John 3:17; Cant. 5:4.Brass-firmness of judgment-Rev. 1:15; 2:18; Mic. 4:13.Bread-sustenance-Matt. 4:4; John 6:51, 58; 2 Cor. 9:10.Bridle-curb to the flesh-James 1:26; 3:2; Psa. 32: 9.Brimstone—torment and destruction-Rev. 14:10; Isa. 30:33.Camp-earthly organization-Heb. 13:11, 13; Rev. 20:9; Ex. 33:7.Chaff-worthless persons-Matt. 3:12; Luke 3:17; Psa. 1:4.Cherubim-agency of God's government-Heb. 9:5; Eze. 10:15-20.City-center of administration-Heb. 11:10, 16; Rev. 21:10.Cross-self-sacrifice and degradation-Matt. 16: 24; 1 Cor. 1:17.Crown-victory, dignity, royalty-Rev. 2:10; 14:14; Lam. 5:16.Cup-allotted portion-Matt. 26: 39; Rev. 14:10; Psa. 23:5.Darkness-dense moral obscurity-Acts 2:20; Rev. 16:10.Darts-sudden attacks-Eph. 6:16; Prov. 7:23.
Day-appointed time of activity-John 9:4; 1 Thess. 5: 5, 8.Death-alienation from God-Matt. 4:16; 2 Cor, 1:10.Dogs-the unclean and contemptible-Matt. 7: 6; Rev. 22:15.Dove-peace and harmlessness-Matt. 3:16; 10:16; Cant. 6:9.Dragon-huge destructive power-Rev. 12: 3-17; 20:2; Ezek. 29: 3.Drunkenness-evil indulgence and frenzy-1 Thess. 5:7; Rev. 17: 6.Eagle-swiftness in execution-Matt. 24: 28; Rev. 4:7; 12: 14.Ears-spiritual attention-Matt. 13:15; Rev. 2:7; Psa. 40:6.Earthquake-overthrow of organizations-Matt. 24:7; Rev. 6:12.Eating-appropriation and communion-John 6:50-58; 1 Cor. 10:3,7.Egypt-state of nature-Rev. 11:8; Isa. 31:1.
Eighth-a new beginning-2 Peter 2:5; Rev. 17:11; Lev. 25:22.Eyes-spiritual perception-Eph. 1:18; Rev. 3:18; 4: 6, 8.Fire-testing judgment-1 Cor. 3:13; Rev. 3:18; Jer. 23: 29.Five-responsibility, weakness-Matt. 25:2; Luke 16:28; 1 Cor. 14:19Flood-desolating agencies-Luke 6:48; Rev. 12:15, 16; Ps. 90:5.Forehead marked-open alliance-Rev. 7: 3; 13:6; Ezek. 9: 4.Four-perfection in nature or for earth-Rev. 4:6; 7:1.Fox-crafty enemy-Luke 13:32; Cant. 2:15.
Garments-outward character-Jude 23; Rev. 3:4; 16:15.Gates-strength, authority-Matt. 16:18; Rev. 21:12-25.Girdle-for strength and activity-Rev. 1:13; 15:6; Isa. 22:21.Glass-transparent purity-Rev. 15:2; 21:18, 21.
Gold-divine righteousness-Heb. 9:4; Rev. 3:18; 1 Kings 6: 22.Grass-human frailty-James 1:10, 11; 1 Peter 1:24; Isa. 40: 7.Grass, Green-earthly prosperity-Rev. 8: 7; 9: 4.
Hail-judgments direct from heaven-Rev. 11:19; 16:21Harlot-corrupting system-Rev. 17: 5; Isa. 1:21.Harvest-ingathering, judgment-Matt. 13:30; John 4:35; Rev. 14:15.Head-supremacy of persons or places-Col. 2:10; Rev. 17:9
Heart-seat of affection and sincerity-Rom. 6:17; Phil. 1:7.Heaven-highest seat of authority-Matt. 24:29; Rev. 8:10.Hell ( Gehenna)-power of Satan-Matt. 23:15; James 3:6.
Hell (Hades)-lowest power of death-Matt. 16:8; Rev. 1:18.Helmet-assurance of salvation-Eph. 6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8.Honey-sweetness of nature-Rev. 10: 9, 10; Lev. 2:11.Horns-power and exaltation, kings-Luke 1:69; Rev. 17:12, 16.Horse-imperial power in warfare-Rev. 6:2, 4, 5, 8.House-organized habitation-2 Cor. 5:1; 1 Tim. 3:15; 1 Peter 2:5.Incense, odor-sweet savor to God-Rev. 5:8; 8:3, 4.
Jasper divine glory displayed-Rev. 4:3; 21:11, 18.Keys-authority to open and shut-Matt. 16:19; Rev. 1: 18; 3: 7.Lamb-Christ as a rejected sufferer-John 1: 29; Rev. 5: 6, 12.Lambs-the younger members of Christs flock-John 21:15; Isa. 40:11Lamp-light-bearer, individual or collective-Matt. 25:1; Rev. 1:20Leaven-active and spreading evil-Matt. 13:33; 1 Cor. 5:6-8.Linen-practical righteousness, assumed or real-Rev. 18:16; 19: 8.Lion-royalty and strength-1 Peter 5:8; Rev. 5:5.Locusts-devastating powers-Rev. 9: 3, 7; Nah. 3:17.
Loins girded-attitude for energy and service-Eph. 6:14; 1 Peter 1:13Manna, Hidden-secret spiritual sustenance-Rev. 2:17.Meat-nourishment of the inner man-Matt. 24:45; John 6:27, 55.Meat, strong-higher truths of Christianity-Heb. 5:12, 14.Milk-elementary truths-1 Cor. 3: 2; Heb. 5:12, 13.Moon-subordinate ruling power-Rev. 8:12; 12:1.Mountain-settled political power-Rev. 6:14; 8:8; 16:20.Night-present dark state of the world-Rom. 13:12; 1 Thess. 5: 5, 7Oil-the Holy Spirit-Matt. 25:3; Heb. 1:9; 1 John 2: 20.Olive tree-fruit and testimony for God-Rom. 2:17; Rev. 11:4.Olive tree, wild-man as unfruitful to God-Rom. 2:17,24One-completeness, exclusiveness-1 Cor. 12. 11-14; Eph. 4:4-6.Ox or Calf-patient industry-Rev. 4:7; Ezek. 1:10.Palms-victory-John 12:13; Rev. 7:9.
Pearl-beauty and costliness-Matt. 7:6; 13:45; Rev. 21: 21.Pillar-support-Gal. 2:9; 1 Tim. 3:15; Rev. 3:12.Purple-imperialism-Rev. 17:4; 18:12, 16.
Rain-vivifying refreshment from heaven-Heb. 6: 7; James 5:7.Rainbow-God's covenant as to the earth-Rev. 4:3; 10:1.Red-bloodshed-Rev. 6:4; 12:3; Isa. 63: 2.
Reins inward thoughts and feelings-Rev. 2:23; Psa. 16:7.
Ring-honor, loving relationship-Luke 15;22 Gen. 41:42.River-streams of blessing-John 7:38; Rev. 22:1, 2.Rod-sign of authority-1 Cor. 4:21; Rev. 2: 27.Salt-savor, preservation, purification-Mark 9:49, 50; Col. 4: 6.Salt, too much-judgments-Deut. 29:23; Judg. 9: 45.Scarlet-earthly grandeur-Rev. 17:3, 4; 18:12, 16; Lam. 4:5.Scorpions-instruments of torment-Rev. 9:3, 5, 10; Ezek. 2: 6.Sea-mass of the people unorganized-Rev. 7:1-3; 13:1.Serpent—cunning, subtlety-Matt. 10: 16; 2 Cor. 11: 3.Seven-perfection in mystery-Rev. throughout.Shadow-protection-Mark 4:32; Psa. 91:1.
Sheep-objects of God's care-John 10.; 1 Peter 2:25.Shepherd-guide, guardian—Heb. 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25.Six-short of perfection-Rev. 13:18.1
Sleep-physical or moral death-1 Thess. 4:14; 5:6, 7.Smoke-darkening influence-Rev. 9: 2-18.
Snow-whiteness, purity-Matt. 28: 3; Rev. 1:14.Stars-subordinate powers-Mark 13:25; Rev. 1:16; 6:13.Sun-supreme power-Rev. 1:16; 12:1; 16:8.Supper-a closing feast-Luke 14:16; 1 Cor. 11:20; Rev. 19:9, 17.Swine -uncleanness-Matt. 7: 6; 2 Peter 2:22.Tabernacle-temporary habitation-2 Cor. 5:1, 4; 2 Peter 1:13.Table-association, fellowship-Luke 22:30; 1 Cor. 10:21.Tares-false professors-Matt. 13:25-40.
Ten-full responsibility-Matt. 25:1; Rev. 17:12, 16.Thorn-painful discipline-2 Cor. 12:7; Num. 33:55.Three-adequate testimony-Luke 13:7; 1 John 5:7, 8.Thunder-God's voice in judgment-Rev. 10:3, 4; Psa. 29: 3.Travail-painful anxiety-Rom. 8:22; Gal. 4:19.Trees-eminent men or systems-Matt. 13:32; Rev. 8: 7.Twelve-administrative perfection-Matt. 19:28; Rev. 12:1.Two-testimony-Mark 6:7; Rev. 11:4.
Vail-that which hides the glory-2 Cor. 3:13-16; Heb. 9:3; 10:20.Vine-fruit-bearers on earth-John 15:1; Rev. 14:19.Vipers-concealed poisonous enemies-Matt. 3:7; Luke 3:7.Virgins-the undefiled-2 Cor. 2:2; Rev. 14: 4.Wall-security, exclusion-Eph. 2:14; Rev. 21:12, 19.Washing-cleansing morally-John 13: 5-14; Eph. 5: 26.Water-Holy Spirit, cleansing, the word-John 7:38; 19:34; Eph. 5:26Waters-people, nations-Rev. 17:1, 15; Isa. 8:7.Well (Fountain)-source of blessing-John 4:14; Isa. 12:3.White-purity-Rev. 3:4, 5, 18; 7:9, 13.
Widow-desolateness-1 Tim. 5: 5; Rev. 18:7; Lam. 1:1.Wilderness-desolation-Rev. 12:6; 17:3; Isa. 14:17.Wind-unseen influence, good or evil-John 3:8; Acts 2: 2; Rev. 7:1.Winepress-crushing judgment-Rev. 14:19, 20; 19:15.Wolves-rapacious enemies-Matt. 7:15; John 10:12; Acts 20: 29.Yoke-service, bondage-Matt. 9:29,30 Acts 15:10; Gal. 5:1.
 
1. The ‘six’ wings in Rev. 4:8 are two threes.