BIBLE SYMBOLS

Discription of Biblical Symbols

Many today dont believe that Bible prophecy is accurate. Many today think that the prophecies
in the books of Daniel and Revelation are only symbolic. However if you study the Bible you will
find that it interprets itself. Any attempt at using modern symbolism to interpret Bible prophecy
will fail. So we must turn to Gods only Holy book to find answers to these questions. if anyone has
read the books of Daniel and Revelation, without knowing certain Bible keys, they will seem to make
no sense whatsoever. So here is a list of meanings for creation Biblical symbols. These must not be used
out of context. These symbols only apply when talking about prophecy.
(ex. the word incense can mean prayers of God's people or it can literally mean actual incense.)

(Symbol) (Meaning) (Scriptural Ref.)
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

BABYLON >Religious apostasy/confusion Genesis 10:8-10,11:6-9 Revelation 18:2,3

BALAAM > doctrine of Advancing our own interests,
compromise, idolatry Numbers 22:5-25

BEAST KINGDOM > , Government, political power. Daniel 7:23

BINDING OF SATAN > symbolic chain of circumstances Isaiah 14:12-20 ; Revelation 20th chapter

BLACK MORAL DARKNESS > , sin, apostasy Exodus 10:21-23,
Jeremiah 4:20-28 8:21
Acts:26:18John 12:35,
Joel 2:1-10

BLOOD LIFE > Leviticus 17:11,
Deuteronomy12:23
Bottomless pit Earth in chaos, torn up, dark & empty Genesis 1:1,2
Jeremiah 4:23-28, 8:21
Isaiah 24:1-4,19
Revelation 20:1-3
Bow Success in battle against evil Psalm 7:11,12 45:4,5
Corrupt Woman corrupt, apostate church Ezekiel 16:15-58,23:2-21
Hosea 2:5, 3:1
Crowns Kingship, victory 1Chronicles 20:2, 2Kings 11:12
Ezekiel 21:26-27, James 1:12,
2Timothy 4:7-8, 1Corinthians 9:25

Cup Meted out suffering and judgments Psalm 11:6, 75:8
Isaiah 51:17,22-23
Jeremiah 25:15-17, 49:12

Day Literal year Ezekiel 4:6, Numbers 14:34
Door Opportunity 2Corinthians 2:12, Revelation 3:20
Probation Luke 13:24,25
Dragon Satan or his agency Isaiah 27:1, 30:6 Psalm74:13-14
Revelation 12:7-9, Ezekiel 29:3
Jeremiah 51:34
Eagle Speed, power, vision, vengeanceprotection Deuteronomy 28:49, Habakkuk1:6-8
Revelation 12:14
Eating the book Assimilating the message Ezekiel 3:1-3,
Jeremiah 15:16
Egypt Symbol of Atheism Exodus 5:2
Eyesalve Holy Spirit to help us see truth;
Discernment to understand;
Antidote for spiritual blindness Ephesians 1:17-19,
Psalm119:18 1John 2:20-27, John 16:7-13
Faithful witness Christ John 18:37, 3:11
Revelation 1:5, 3:14 19:11

False prophet Apostate Protestantism Revelation
16:13,14/13:13,14/19:20
Forehead Mind Romans 7:25, Ezekiel 3:8,9
Fornication Illicit connection between church & world Ezekiel 16:15,26 Isaiah 23:17
James 4:4 Revelation 14:4

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 Psalm 19:7-10, Galatians 5:6
James 2:5, Job 23:10

Hand Symbol of work Ecclesiastes 9:10
Harlot Apostate church/religion Isaiah 1:21,
Jeremiah 3:1-3, 6-9
Heads Major powers, ruler, governments Daniel7:6 (cf)Daniel 8:8,22
Revelation 17:3,10
Hidden Manna Christ John 6:49,50,53 Matthew 13:44
Horn Power and strength Deuterononmy 33:17
Zechariah 1:18-19
King or Kingdom Psalm 89:17,24
Daniel 8:5,21,22
Horse Symbol of battle Exodus 15:21, Isaiah 43:17
Jeremiah 8:6 Ezekiel 38:15
Zechariah 10:3
Special representatives/angels
Zechariah 1:8-10, 6:1-8
Image A likness Exodus 15:21, Genesis 1:26
Deuteronomy 4:25, Romans 8:29
Incense Prayers of Gods people Psalm 141:2, Revelation 5:8 8:3,4

Jezebel Immorality, idolatry, apostasy 2Kings 9:22
Key of David Power to open & close the Sanctuary Revelation 3:7,8 Isaiah22:22
Keys Control/jurisdiction Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19
Lamb Jesus/sacrifice John 1:29, 1Corinthians 5:7
Genesis 22:7,8
Lambs wife New Jerusalem Revelation 19:7-9, 21:2,9,10
Lion Strength and Jesus Christ Genesis 49:9, Revelation 5:4-9
Locusts Destruction/destructive agencies Joel 1:4,
Deuteronomy 28:38

Lords Day The Sabbath Isaiah 58:13, Matthew 12:8
Exodus 20:10
Man child Jesus Psalm 2:7-9, Revelation 12:5
Mark Sign/seal/mark of approval or disapproval Romans 4:11,Revelation 7:2,3
Ezekiel 9:4
Measuring Rod Gods law James 2:10-12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Gods word Isaiah 8:19,20 2Timothy 3:16-17
Merchants Advocates of Babylons
teaching Isaiah 47:11-15, Nahum 3:16
Revelation 18:3,11,15,23
Moon Permanence Psalm 89:35-37
Morning Star Jesus Revelation 22:16
Mountains Political or religo/political powers Isaiah 2:2,3
Jeremiah 17:3, 31:23
Jeremiah 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 1Corinthians 16:9 Acts 14:27
John 10:7-9, Hosea 2:15
Colossians 4:3
Rainbow Token of covenant keeping Genesis 9:11-17
Red(color) Sin, corruption Isaiah 1:18, 26:21 Psalm 75:8
Jeremiah 46:10
Persecution, destruction Ezekiel 32:6,11 Jeremiah 46:10
Nahum 2:3
Reins Seat of will, affections Psalm 7:9, 16:7, 26:2, 73:21
Proverbs 23:16, Jeremiah 17:10
Seal Sign, mark and seal mean same thing Romans 4:11,
Revelation 7:2,3 Ezekiel 9:4
Second Death Lake of Fire Revelation 21:8, 20:14
Serpent Satan Revelation12:7-9, 20:2
Seven Candlesticks 7 Candlesticks in Holy Place of Sanctuary Exodus25:31-40
Seven Churches Revelation 1:20
Seven Heads Seven political powers Revelation 17:9-10,
Isaiah 2:2-4 Jeremiah 17:3
Seven Lamps Jesus, Word of God John 9:5, 1:9 Psalm 119:105
Revelation 4:5
Sickle Symbol of harvest - End of world Matthew 13:39
Revelation 14:14
Sodom Moral degradation Ezekiel 16:46-55,
Jeremiah 23:14 Genesis 19:4-14
Stars Angels Revelation 1:16,20/12:4,7-9
Job 38:7
Sun Jesus and the gospel John 9:5, Psalm 84:11,
Malachi 4:2, Matthew 17:2, John 8:12
Sword Bloodshed, destruction Isaiah 3:25/13:15,
Acts 12:1,2 Jeremiah 48:2
Testimony of Jesus Spirit/gift of prophecy Revelation 19:10/22:9
1Corinthians 13:2
Thief Suddenness of Jeseuscoming 1Thessalonians 5:2,
2Peter 3:10
Time Literal Year Daniel 4:16,23,25,32/7:25/11:13
Revelation 12:6,14 cf 11:23
Torment Test, prove by trial 1Corinthians 3:13,
Hebrews 12:29 Isaiah 33:14
Twenty-four Elders A group redeemed form earth Revelation.5:9-10,
4:4, 7:9-14
Two-edged Sword Gods Word - Sword of Spirit Ephesians 6:17,
Hebrews 4:12 Matthew 10:34,
Isaiah49:2
Two Witnesses Old and New Testaments John 5:39, Zechariah 4:1-14
Psalm 119:130,105 John 12:48
Waters Inhabited area - People, nations Revelation 17:15
White (color) Purity Psalm 51:7, Isaiah 1:18
White robes Victory & Righteousness Isaiah 61:10,
Revelation 19:8, 3:5 Zecharaiah
3:1-5Revelation 7:14
Galations 3:27
Winds Strife, commotion, "winds of war" Jeremiah 25:31-33, 49:36-37
4:11-13, Zechariah7:14
Wine False doctrine/teachings Jeremiah 25:15-18, 51:7
Jesus blood of atonement. Matthew 26:21-29
Wings Speed Habakkuk 1:6-8, Jeremiah 4:13
Exodus 19:4
Woman, Pure True Church Jeremiah 6:2 ch Isaiah 51:16,
2Corinthians 11:2, Ephesians 5:22-35

Woman, Impure Apostate church Ezekiel 23:2-21, Revelation 14:4
Hosea 2:5, 3:1 Ezekiel16:15-58
Wormwood Sorrow/bitterness Jeremiah 9:15, 23:15
Lamentations3:19
Wrath of God Seven last plagues Revelation 15:1