Month: October 2020

In the first five books of the Bible also known as the written Torah, we see God giving Moses commandments. Among them are commandments concerning what Israelites should eat and not eat. As we shall see, the pig is mentioned in that regard as an unclean animal. We also see the pig mentioned in several … Read more

Generally, birds are known to be powerful messengers that carry information from the divine. The owl is not any different. However, it has been a fascinating bird to many people across the world carrying with it lots of traditional beliefs and symbolisms. The fascination doesn’t end in traditional belief systems but extends to mainstream religious … Read more

Fire is one of the earliest inventions of man. Stretching back millions of years ago, fire has been instrumental in lots of man’s activities including heating, cooking, lighting protection, and even purification. Survivalists try to master fire and its use to stay alive in moments of crisis. Having said that, the Bible also has a … Read more

There is a saying that goes, ‘the more things change, the more they remain the same’. Well, one aspect of that is how the world has become today. We started from small economies, we opened up and globalization took over, and today the world is folding up again, building walls of separation and nationalism. Probably, … Read more

When it comes to symbolism, the Bible is not wanting. There are lots of inferences made to animals (crows, doves, etc) and even physical features. On animals, biblical symbolism about the lion almost always depict its protective or destructive nature. Anywhere the lion is mentioned, there is an immediate feeling of strength, power, and dominion. … Read more

Many people tend to confuse crows with ravens. While the two may appear to be of the same character, the Bible mentions about ravens but not a single time about crows. That notwithstanding, both are of the same family and have deep symbolism and meanings in Christianity. To set the record straight, ravens are larger … Read more

Flies are among the insects that have been mentioned in the Bible with respect to certain circumstances. Their mentioning is related in one way or the other to human existence and more so human attributes and behavioral traits. As we explore the different inferences of flies in the Bible, it helps to pay keen attention … Read more

The bible has used lots of illustrations and symbolism to help Christians grasp important concepts and principles. From birds to insects, the Bible stops at nothing to get the message out. Butterflies are an interesting lot of insects. Their lifecycle is one to be admired but also has lots of lessons and symbolism that we … Read more