#54 The Meaning of Figs in the Bible - A Thread in the Seamless Garment
By Jonathan S. Rose
Title: A Thread in the Seamless Garment: Figs throughout Scripture
Topic: Word
Summary: A look at the imagery of figs and how it relates to our spiritual and moral actions. An examination of bibical literalism and scholarly deconstruction, finding both wanting.
Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.
References:
John 19:23-24
Psalms 22:18
Matthew 24:32
Isaiah 34
Revelation 6:12-13
Matthew 7:15; 12:33
Numbers 20:5
Deuteronomy 8
Judges 9:10
Song of Solomon 2:11-13
Jeremiah 8:13-22; 24:1; 29:17
Hosea 2:12; 9:7-end
Joel 1:7
James 3
Matthew 24:31
Ezekiel 24:25-27
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Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their sons and their daughters,
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That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears?
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In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I am the LORD.