TYPOLOGY LAYER

Symbol Dictionary

Earthly shadows pointing to heavenly realities. Explore the prophetic patterns woven throughout Scripture.

H7676

Sabbath

שַׁבָּת(shabbat)

EarthlySeventh-day rest instituted at creation. Memorial of God's creative power and the fourth commandment.

HeavenlyEntering into God's rest. Fellowship with the Creator. Spiritual refreshing in His presence.

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H784

Fire

אֵשׁ(esh)

EarthlyAltar fire, burning bush, pillar of fire. Physical manifestation of divine presence.

HeavenlyThe consuming presence of God. Purification of the heart. The Holy Spirit's transforming power.

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H4325

Water

מַיִם(mayim)

EarthlyRivers, seas, rain. Source of physical life and cleansing. The flood, Red Sea crossing.

HeavenlyLiving water flowing from Christ. The Holy Spirit. Spiritual cleansing and renewal.

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H3123

Dove

יוֹנָה(yonah)

EarthlyNoah's dove returning with olive branch. Sacrificial offering for the poor.

HeavenlyThe Holy Spirit descending on Christ at baptism. Symbol of peace and purity.

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H3532

Lamb

כֶּבֶשׂἀμνός(kebes / amnos)

EarthlyPassover lamb, daily sacrifices, sin offerings. Innocent substitute for the guilty.

HeavenlyChrist the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Our substitute and redeemer.

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H4720

Sanctuary

מִקְדָּשׁἅγιος(miqdash / hagios)

EarthlyTabernacle in wilderness, Solomon's Temple. The dwelling place of God among His people.

HeavenlyThe true tabernacle in heaven where Christ ministers as High Priest.

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H1818

Blood

דָּםαἷμα(dam / haima)

EarthlyLife of the flesh. Sacrificial blood sprinkled on altar and mercy seat.

HeavenlyThe blood of Christ, the perfect and final sacrifice. Cleansing from all sin.

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H216

Light

אוֹרφῶς(or / phos)

EarthlyFirst creation, sun, moon, stars. Lampstand in sanctuary. Physical illumination.

HeavenlyGod is light. Christ the Light of the world. Truth and righteousness.

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