Chapter 12
Symbols of the Holy Spirit
Advocate (Parakletos in the Greek) = John
14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7. Parakletos is defined as: “summoned, called to one’s
side, called to one’s aid, one who pleads the case of another before a judge,
counsel for defense, legal assistant, a pleader, advocate, intercessor, helper,
succorer, consoler.” Strong’s NT:3875.
Anointing
Oil made out of olive oil and spices (stacte, onycha,
galbanum, frankincense) = Exodus 30:34. The anointing oil speaks of the
anointing of the Holy Spirit and the beautiful fragrance of the Lord.
Balm of
Gilead (for healing) = Jeremiah 8:22.
Blue (Heavenly,
Divinity, Deity, Royalty, Gospel of John) – Tabernacle Curtains (Exodus
26:1,4); Veil (Exodus 26:31); Door of Tent or Holy Place (Exodus 26:36); Gate
to the Court (Exodus 27:16); Ephod (Exodus 28:5,6,8); Girdle of the Ephod
(Exodus 28:8); Breastplate of Ephod (Exodus 28:15,28); Robe of Ephod (Exodus
28:31); Pomegranates on Ephod (Exodus 28:33); Blue lace upon the mitre (Exodus
28:37); Blue embroidery for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:35); Blue cloths for
priestly service (Exodus 39:1); Blue lace Securing Ephod to Rings (Exodus
39:21); Blue cloth spread over the badger’s skin (Numbers 4:6); Blue cloth
spread for dishes, bowls and utensils (Numbers 4:7); Blue cloth to cover the
Candlestick (Menorah), lamps, tongs, snuffdishes, oil vessels (Numbers 4:9);
Blue fringes on the corner of the garments (Numbers 15:38); Blue and White were
colors for royal apparel, which Mordecai wore (Esther 8:15).
Breath of
God = Job 27:3 (NKJV), Psalms 33:6; Ezekiel 37:5-6; John
20:22.
Butter (rich
Anointing from the Word of God) = Job 29:6.
Desert
blossoming as the rose = Isaiah 35.
Dew = Hosea 14:5
The dew in the morning speaks of the Anointing and God’s Presence resting on us
and abiding with us, causing us to be fruitful.
Dove (for its
gentleness and purity) = Matthew 3:16-17; Mark 1:10-11; Luke 3:22; John 1:32.
The Holy Spirit descended in bodily form upon Jesus Christ, hovering over like
that of a dove. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit is symbolized by the dove
that Noah sent out (Genesis 8:8-12), and it returned to him with an olive
branch in its mouth. The olive branch speaks of the oil of Anointing, as well
as Israel and the Jewish people.
Fine Linen = Gospel of
Luke, with Jesus portrayed as being fully God and fully man. Royalty (Genesis
41:42). Purity; Righteousness of the saints (Revelation 19:8); Robe of
Righteousness and Garment of Salvation (Isaiah 61:10). One of the colors of the
High Priest’s garments (Exodus 39:1); the robes of the priests (Leviticus
6:10). One of the colors of the Ephod (Exodus 28:5-6, 39:2), and the girdle of
the Ephod (Exodus 28:8, 39:3,5,29); Breastplate of Judgment (Exodus 28:15,
39:8); Coat and Mitre (Exodus 28:39, 39:27-28); Bonnets and Breeches (Exodus
39:28,42); hem of Pomegranates (Exodus 28:33, 39:24); fine linen used in the
Tabernacle for the Veil (Exodus 26:31,35), Curtains (Exodus 26:1, 36:8), Court
Hangings (Exodus 27:9,18, 38:9,16), Gate (Exodus 27:16, 38:18), Door (Exodus
36:37) and Door Hangings (Exodus 26:36-37).
Finger of God
(this is referring to the power and mighty works of God) = Exodus 8:19; Luke
11:20.
Fire of God
= Exodus 24:17; Isaiah 4:4; Ezekiel 1:27-28; Malachi 3:2-3; Matthew 3:11; Luke
3:16; Acts 2:3; Hebrews 12:29. The fire is the glory of God. The fire
symbolizes the purging of impurities, sanctification, refining, so as to come
out as pure gold. Fire speaks of being set ablaze for Christ. God is a
consuming fire (Deuteronomy 4:24, 9:3; Hebrews 12:29). Also, flames of fire are
one of the visible manifestations of the Holy Spirit, such as what occurred on
Mount Sinai and on the Day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit is also the pillar of
fire by night.
Flames of fire
(Shekinah Glory manifestation) = Acts 2.
Floods upon the dry ground = Isaiah 44:3.
Fountain of Life = Psalms 36:9; John 4:14.
Frankincense and Myrrh = Matthew 2:11. Used to formulate anointing oil, the
oil symbolizing the Holy Spirit. It also represents the fragrance of the Lord. Frankincense
is used for perfume, while myrrh is used to embalm the dead. This speaks of
Jesus’ life and death, and resurrection.
Fruitfulness
= Isaiah 32:15 “Until the Spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness
be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.”
Glory Cloud
(Shekinah Glory manifestation) = Exodus 13:21, 16:10; Leviticus 16:2; Numbers
9:17; 1 Kings 8:10-11; 2 Chronicles 5:13-14.
Golden Candlestick (Menorah with 7 lamps) = In Revelation 4:5, it refers to the seven
lamps (which is the Golden Candlestick, also known as Menorah) burning before
God’s Throne day and night, which are the seven Spirits of God. The Holy Spirit
gives illumination, light, revelation, wisdom and truth.
Zechariah 4 talks about
the seven burning lamps and then in Verse 6 relates it to the Holy Spirit when
he says, “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of
Hosts.”
In the same way that the
Golden Lampstand in the Tabernacle remained lit at all times because of the oil
(Anointing), the Lord never wants the flame of His Spirit inside of us to grow
cold or go out altogether. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 says, “Do not put out the
Spirit’s fire” (NIV). The KJV translates this verse as: “Do not quench the
Spirit.”
Green = Psalms
23:2. Thriving, flourishing, healthy, healing, vibrant, life, satiation, Throne
of God (emerald), the Glory of God, peacefulness, rest (He causes me to lie
down in green pastures, He restores my soul). Emerald is the stone for the
tribe of Zebulon, meaning “dwelling”. The territory of Zebulon was fertile
soil.
Hand of the Lord = Isaiah 41:20; Ezekiel 8:1.
Harps and Bowls
= Revelation 5:8 (harps ushering in the Presence of God through worship, and
bowls of incense which are the prayers of the saints).
Latter Rain = Zechariah
10:1; Joel 2:23; James 5:7.
Number Seven (7) is the number for the Triune Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
working together as a team.
Seven Churches in
Revelation 2-3 (Jesus wrote the letters to each of the seven churches at the
instruction of the Father and Holy Spirit. Each letter ends with the phrase:
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches”).
Ephesus
Smyrna
Pergamos
Thyatira
Sardis
Philadelphia
Laodicea
Seven Feasts of Israel
Passover = Salvation and
Justification
Unleavened Bread =
Sanctification
Firstfruits = Water
Baptism
Pentecost = Baptism with
the Holy Spirit
Trumpets = Laying on of
hands and prophecy
Day of Atonement =
Cleansing from old nature
Tabernacles = Resurrection
Life and Eternal Judgment
Seven Spirits of God in
Isaiah 11:1-2, xref Revelation 1:4, 3:1
Spirit of the Lord
Spirit of Wisdom
Spirit of Understanding
Spirit of Counsel
Spirit of Might
Spirit of Knowledge
Spirit of the Fear of the
Lord
Seven Doctrines of Christ
in Hebrews 6:1-2
Repentance from dead works
Faith toward God
Water Baptism
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Laying on of hands
Resurrection of the dead
Eternal Judgment
Seven Days of Creation
God created light
God created the firmament
God created dry land and
seas; grass, herb yielding seed, fruit trees
God created the sun and
moon
God created sea life and
fowls of the air
God created animals and
mankind
God rested
Number Nine
(“9” is the number of the Holy Spirit).
9 Fruits of the Spirit –
Galations 5:22-23
Love
Joy
Peace
Longsuffering
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
9 Gifts of the Spirit – 1
Corinthians 12:7-11
Revelation Gifts: Word of knowledge, Word of wisdom, Discerning of spirits
Power Gifts:
Faith, Working of Miracles, Healings (Plural)
Utterance Gifts: Prophecy, Tongues, Interpretation of tongues
9 Graces (or Progression
Steps) of the Spirit – 2 Peter 1:5-8
Diligence
Faith
Virtue
Knowledge
Temperance
Patience
Godliness
Brotherly kindness
Love
9 Basic Forms of Davidic Worship in the Tabernacle of David:
Speaking
Singing
Shouting
Lifting up of holy hands
Clapping
Use of musical instruments
Bowing and kneeling
Standing
Dancing
9 Beatitudes – Matthew
5:3-11
Vs 3 - Blessed are the
poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Vs 4 - Blessed are they
that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Vs 5 - Blessed are the
meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Vs 6 - Blessed are they
which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Vs 7 - Blessed are the
merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Vs 8 - Blessed are the
pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Vs 9 - Blessed are the
peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Vs 10 - Blessed are they
which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
Vs 11 - Blessed are ye,
when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil
against you falsely, for my sake.
Oil (Anointing)
= Isaiah 10:27, 61:1; Zechariah 4:6; Luke 4:18; 1 John 2:27. The Holy Spirit is
represented by the olive oil used as the main ingredient in the anointing oil;
the oil to keep the Golden Lampstand (Menorah) lit day and night; the oil to
anoint priests, kings, leaders, and anoint the sick to be healed.
Ointment (perfume) = Song of Solomon 1:3-4.
Olive Tree =
Represents Israel and the Holy Spirit and His Anointing.
(The Spirit) Overshadows. He overshadowed Mary and
she conceived Jesus the Messiah = Luke 1:35. He overshadows us and we conceive
a dream in our spirit and carry the seeds of promises and ministries that He
places within our spiritual womb to be birthed. Strong’s NT:1982.
Pillar of cloud by day and pillar of
fire by night in the wilderness = Exodus 13:21.
Pools of Refreshing Water in the Desert = Isaiah 41:18.
Purple =
Kingly; Royalty; Majesty; Prosperity; Gospel of Matthew with Jesus portrayed as
King of the Jews; one of the colors of Aaron’s holy garments (Exodus 39:1); one
of the colors of the Ephod (Exodus 28:5-6), and the girdle of the Ephod (Exodus
28:8); Breastplate of Judgment (Exodus 28:15); hem of Pomegranates (Exodus
28:33); purple used in the Tabernacle for the Veil (Exodus 26:31), Holy Cloths
for the Holy Place, and especially the Altar (Exodus 39:1; Numbers 4:13);
Curtains (Exodus 36:8), Gate (Exodus 27:16), Door (Exodus 36:37) and Door
Hangings (Exodus 26:36). The color for the Anointing of the Holy Spirit
(purple/red grapes to make wine, and wine speaks of the Anointing and joy). The
wealthy had access to purple textiles, and the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31 is
clothed in silk and purple (Proverbs 31:22). Lydia was a seller of purple (Acts
16:14). When Jesus was mocked before His crucifixion, they put on Him a robe of
purple (Mark 15:17-20).
Rain =
Isaiah 44:3; Hosea 6:2-3, 10:12; Joel 2:23-29; Zechariah 10:1.
Rainbows (the
Holy Spirit emanates rainbows, which are the Glory of God) = Ezekiel 1:28;
Revelation 4:3.
Red, Scarlet, Crimson = Salvation; Blood of Jesus; Atonement; Redemption;
Cross of Calvary; Blood Sacrifice; Royalty; Majesty. Used for Curtains of
Tabernacle (Exodus 26:1); Gate of Tabernacle (Exodus 27:16); Veil in Tabernacle
(Exodus 26:31); Hanging for the door of the Tabernacle (Exodus 26:36); Ephod
(Exodus 28:6); Girdle of the Ephod (Exodus 28:8); Breastplate of Judgment
(Exodus 28:15); Pomegranate ornamentation (Exodus 28:33); Holy Cloths used in
Tabernacle (Exodus 39:1); Aaron’s Priestly Garment (Exodus 39:1); Roof of
Tabernacle (Ram’s skin dyed red – Exodus 26:14). “Come now, and let us reason
together, saith the Lord. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as
white as snow; though they be as crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isaiah 1:18).
Only the wealthy had access to scarlet clothing. In Proverbs 31:21, the family
of the virtuous woman is clothed in scarlet, especially during the winter when
it snows.
River of God
= Ezekiel 47:1-9 (Anointing is ankle deep, knee deep, waist deep, then over the
head and being carried by the current. Everywhere the river goes it brings
life).
Rivers of Living Water =
Psalms 46:4; Isaiah 35, 41:18; Jeremiah 2:13, 17:13; John 4:14, 6:35, 7:37-39;
Revelation 21:6.
Rivers of Oil
(Rich Flow of the Anointing) = Job 29:6.
Seal of guarantee (Earnest, Deposit or Down Payment) of our Inheritance in Christ Jesus
= 2 Corinthians 1:22, 5:5; Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30.
Shofar (Ram’s horn) = Joshua 6:5.
Showers that water the earth = Psalms 72:6.
Smoke (from incense burning) = Song of Solomon 3:6.
Sound from Heaven, as of a Mighty Rushing Wind = Acts 2:2.
Tabernacle =
The seven-branched Menorah in the Holy Place represents the Holy Spirit, as
also does the incense and smoke from the Altar of Incense. He is the Shekinah
Glory Presence that dwelt in the Most Holy Place where the Ark of the Covenant
and Mercy Seat rested. Strong’s OT:4908.
Trumpet =
Joel 2:1,15; 1 Corinthians 14:8; 2 Peter 1:21. The trumpet symbolizes the
prophetic voice of God.
Well of Water Springing Up = John 4:14.
Wind of God = John 3:8; Acts 2:2.
