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BRONZE LAVER – A container holding water for the priests to wash and cleanse themselves before performing their priestly duties. The laver was found first in the tabernacle and then in the temple. |
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BURNING BUSH – A symbol of Moses and God’s calling in his life (Exodus 3). Moses was out in the desert when he noticed a bush that was burning, yet it was not consumed by the flames. God was in the burning bush and instructed him to go and free the slaves in Egypt. The experience had to be a powerful reminder of God’s hand of direction in Moses’ life.
CAIN – 1. He is symbolized by a plough. 2. An ox goad and/or a yoke. |
| CANDLESTICK (Menorah) – A seven-branched candlestick found in the tabernacle and the temple. When lit, it was the only source of light, as neither the tabernacle nor temple had any windows. The seven candles stood as a symbol of God’s perfect light. |
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CANDLESTICK (Chanukiah Menorah) – During the Maccabean revolt (167 B.C.), the Jews were able to recapture Jerusalem and the temple from the Syrian-Greek army. Because the temple had been defiled by the pagans, the temple had to be cleansed. When the priests went to re-light the Menorah, they found that there was only one undefiled jug of oil remaining. It would take eight days to make more. Regardless, the high priest decided to light the Menorah. The oil lasted for all eight days until new oil was ready! This miracle is still celebrated as Chanukiah (meaning dedication) or the Feast of Lights. The Chanukiah Menorah has nine branches, eight for each day the oil lasted and a servant candle in the middled called the “Shamash.” From the Shamash the other eight candles are lit.
CREATION – When the beginning of creation is depicted, the artist often uses Genesis 1:1 written on a scroll.
CREATION OF MAN – This is best portrayed by quoting Genesis 1:27, where God makes man in His own image. The verse is usually written on a scroll.
CREATION STAR (STAR OF DAVID) – 1. The Hebrew name for God, Yahweh, is considered sacred by the Jews. Whenever the Jewish rabbis come to the word “Yahweh” while reading aloud, they substitute the word “Adoni” in its place. Another substitute for the sacred name of God was to write two Hebrew letters called “yods.” They were usually written between rays |
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