Sparrows are generally accepted as symbols of joy and happiness. However, that can be true of most birds since they are all generally carefree and jovial. But what makes sparrows unique is they are mentioned in several places in the Bible. For instance,  The...

Parents will not agree on the form of punishment that is appropriate for their kids but they all agree that some form of punishment is important. Punishment is a sign of love because it is meant to correct bad behavior. God, who is our heavenly father, also punishes...

The Phoenix is an interesting bird that appears in only one scripture in the Bible. The King James translation as well as other translations do not use the word Phoenix though. However, the word is used in the Septuagint, Vulgate, and other modern-day commentaries....

In Isaiah 11, the prophet foretells how the coming  Messiah will emerge from David’s lineage. He also explains how the messiah will be full of God’s spirit.  The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of...

The number 14 is mentioned 22 times in the scriptures while the term 14th is appears 24 times. Cumulatively, 14 and 14th appear 46 times in the Bible which makes it one of the most commonly referenced numbers in the scriptures. By this standard alone, the number 14 is...

Sapphires are blue precious stones that are believed to symbolize good fortune, virtue, wisdom, and royalty. In the olden days, Sapphires were thought to have supernatural power and were even believed to be antidotes for dangerous poisons. They were also used as...

Defining deity in the Biblical can be a complex undertaking because it will have to put into account a multifaceted God. The Bible's view on deity can even be confusing to the uninitiated - especially if they have a conflicting view based on their religious...

The dictionary defines covet as “yearning to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).” A covetous person is therefore “greedy, acquisitive, grasping, avaricious and mean.”  The Bible has a lot to say on coveting and the word features both...

The Bible has a lot to say about friendship. Even though the phrase “a good friend is a blessing from God” is not explicitly stated in the Bible, it is still a scriptural concept. Many scriptures illustrate this truth in both the Old and New Testaments. Here are some...

The number 17 is not very popular in the Bible but it is still an important number. It appears 10 times in the King James Bible and the 17th day of the month also features in some important historical events in the Bible.  Number 17 is a number of complete...

The word twelve is used a total of 189 times in the Bible (King James Translation). The books of 1 Chronicles and Revelation have the highest occurrence of the number twelve (26 and 22 respectively). The word twelfth is used 23 times. With such a heavy occurrence of...

The name Zion is adapted from the ancient Hebrew word Tsiyon and it referred to a Canaanite hill fortress in the city of Jerusalem that was captured by David and thereafter christened, the city of David. After David captured this city, it became an important location...