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#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

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Spirit and Life Bible Study broadcast from 8/17/2011. The complete series is available at: www.spiritandlifebiblestudy.com

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Nations

  

'Nations,' as in Jeremiah 25:31, signify falsities. In Genesis 25:23, 'two nations in the womb' signify the natural regarding interior and exterior good. In general, 'nations' signify people in the good of love and charity from the Lord.

(References: Apocalypse Revealed 667; Ezekiel 15, 29, 29:15; Micah 7, Micah 7:14-17)