Discovery Box| (0.58) | (Pro 12:4) | 2 sn The metaphor of the “crown” emphasizes that such a wife is a symbol of honor and glory. |
| (0.58) | (Psa 112:4) | 1 tn In this context “light” symbolizes divine blessing in its various forms (see v. 2), including material prosperity and stability. |
| (0.58) | (Psa 89:13) | 1 sn The Lord’s arm, hand, and right hand all symbolize his activities, especially his exploits in war. |
| (0.58) | (Psa 83:8) | 1 tn Heb “they are an arm for the sons of Lot.” The “arm” is here a symbol of military might. |
| (0.58) | (Psa 68:30) | 2 sn The wild beast of the reeds probably refers to a hippopotamus, which in turn symbolizes the nation of Egypt. |
| (0.58) | (Psa 51:7) | 5 sn I will be whiter than snow. Whiteness here symbolizes the moral purity resulting from forgiveness (see Isa 1:18). |
| (0.58) | (Psa 10:15) | 1 sn The arm symbolizes the strength of the wicked, which they use to oppress and exploit the weak. |
| (0.58) | (Job 9:34) | 3 sn The “rod” is a symbol of the power of God to decree whatever judgments and afflictions fall upon people. |
| (0.58) | (Jos 3:3) | 1 sn The ark of the covenant refers to the wooden chest that symbolized God’s presence among his covenant people. |
| (0.58) | (Eze 21:10) | 1 sn The people of Judah should not place false hope in their king, symbolized by his royal scepter, for God’s judgment (symbolized by fire and then a sword) would destroy every tree (see 20:47), symbolizing the righteous and wicked (see 21:3-4). |
| (0.50) | (Rev 19:12) | 2 sn Diadem crowns were a type of crown used as a symbol of the highest ruling authority in a given area, and thus often associated with kingship. |
| (0.50) | (Rev 13:1) | 3 sn Diadem crowns were a type of crown used as a symbol of the highest ruling authority in a given area, and thus often associated with kingship. |
| (0.50) | (Rev 12:3) | 2 sn Diadem crowns were a type of crown used as a symbol of the highest ruling authority in a given area, and thus often associated with kingship. |
| (0.50) | (Mat 10:16) | 4 sn Doves were regarded in both Greek and Jewish culture of the first century as symbols of purity, integrity, and harmlessness (see H. Greeven, TDNT 6:65-67). |
| (0.50) | (Zec 3:9) | 2 sn The seven eyes are symbolic of divine omniscience and universal dominion (cf. Zech 1:10; 4:10; 2 Chr 16:9). |
| (0.50) | (Hab 3:10) | 2 sn The great deep, which is to be equated with the sea (vv. 8, 15), is a symbol of chaos and represents the Lord’s enemies. |
| (0.50) | (Mic 7:19) | 6 sn In this metaphor the Lord disposes of Israel’s sins by throwing them into the waters of the sea (here symbolic of chaos). |
| (0.50) | (Mic 5:5) | 4 sn The numbers seven and eight here symbolize completeness and emphasize that Israel will have more than enough military leadership and strength to withstand the Assyrian advance. |
| (0.50) | (Dan 4:16) | 1 tn Aram “its heart.” The metaphor of the tree begins to fade here and the reality behind the symbol (the king) begins to emerge. |
| (0.50) | (Eze 16:8) | 3 tn Heb “wing” or “skirt.” The gesture symbolized acquiring a woman in early Arabia (similarly, see Deut 22:30; Ruth 3:9). |
