The Symbolic Language of the Bible: Chariots - Dust

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Chariots
Imperial powers
Zechariah 6:1
 
The governmental power and authority of Jehovah
Psalms 68:17; Isaiah 64:15
Cherubim (plural)
The moral supports of God’s throne exercised administratively in government, as justice and judgment.
Exodus 37:7; 1 Kings 6:28; Ezekiel 10:5; Psalms 91:1
Cisterns
Resources
Jeremiah 2:12; Isaiah 36:16
City
Protection
Proverbs 18:11
 
Seat of the Roman Empire
Revelation 16:19
 
The Church in millennial glory; apostate Christendom
Revelation 21; 18
Clay
Man as dead material, the subject of the sovereign power of God
Romans 9:21
 
No foot-hold in suffering
Psalms 40:2
Clouds
Divine majesty
Daniel 5:11, 13; Psalms 104:3; Revelation 1:7; Exodus 33:9, 10; 24:15-18; Luke 9:35; Leviticus 16:2
 
The presence of Jehovah, but His glory veiled
 
Colors
Varied glories
Genesis 38:3; 1 Chronicles 29:2; Isaiah 54:11
Concision
Those who would place Christians under law
Philippians 3:2
Crown
Delegated authority
Ezekiel 16:12
 
Victorious power
Revelation 9:7; 19:12
 
Kingly dignity
Revelation 4:4-10
 
There are four crowns set before the saints:—
 
First, the crown of gold common to the redeemed
Revelation 4:10
 
Second, the crown of life for the martyr
Revelation 2:10
 
Third, the crown of righteousness for the servant and witness
2 Timothy 4:8
 
Fourth, the crown of glory for the shepherds of God’s flock
1 Peter 5:4
Cords
Divine restraint; compelling of love
Psalms 2:3; Hosea 11:4
Corn, Old
Christ in glory the food of a heavenly people
Joshua 5:11
Cup
The sinners’ portion, Divine wrath
Psalms 75:8
 
The believers’ portion, Divine favor
Psalms 23:5
Curtains
The curtains of the Tabernacle were inside, and set forth Christ and His glories for us.
Exodus 26:1-14
 
The curtains of the court were outside, and set forth Christ and His glories to be displayed by us
Exodus 27:9-16
Darts
Sharp and sudden temptation
Ephesians 6:16
Death
Apostasy from God and truth
Revelation 8:9
 
Divine and judicial judgment upon man
Revelation 2:23
Dog
An expression of utter contempt
Matthew 15:27; Philippians 3:2
 
Uncleanness
Proverbs 26:11
 
Persons without conscience or feeling
Psalms 22:16
 
Satan
Psalms 22:20
Door
Divine opening and liberty for service
1 Corinthians 16:9; Revelation 3:8
 
Liberty for communion with Christ
Revelation 3:8
Dove
Beauty; harmlessness; spotlessness
Psalms 68:13; Matthew 10:16; Song of Solomon 6:9
Dragon
Cruel Egyptian power; Satan
Ezekiel 29:2; Revelation 12:13
Drunkenness
Utter insensibility to judgment; carnal excitement
Isaiah 29:9; Ephesians 5:18
Dung
Utter contempt and abhorrence
Malachi 2:3; Philippians 3:8
Dust
Utmost depths of humiliation
Psalms 22:15; Daniel 12:2