The Bible

Genesis 1:28

²⁸ And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Commentary

Bird of abominations

A bird of abominations (Daniel 9:27) signifies faith alone or faith separate from charity.

(References: Apocalypse Explained 684; Daniel 9)

Commentary

Vines and laurels

By New Christian Bible Study Staff

'Vines and laurels' correspond to the affection of truth and its uses.

(References: Heaven and Hell 520)