In biblical contexts, the term "layer" can refer to various concepts, both literal and metaphorical, that appear throughout Scripture. While the word "layer" itself may not be frequently used in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is present in various forms, such as layers of clothing, layers of meaning in parables, or layers of construction in the tabernacle and temple.

Layers of Clothing:

In ancient times, clothing often consisted of multiple layers, serving both practical and symbolic purposes. For instance, Joseph's "robe of many colors" (Genesis 37:3) was a distinctive garment that set him apart from his brothers, symbolizing his father's special favor. The layers of clothing worn by individuals could indicate social status, wealth, or specific roles within society.

Layers in Construction:

The construction of sacred spaces, such as the tabernacle and the temple, involved meticulous attention to detail and the use of multiple layers of materials. In Exodus 26, God provides Moses with detailed instructions for the tabernacle, including layers of curtains made from fine linen and goat hair, as well as coverings of ram skins and hides of sea cows. These layers served both functional and symbolic purposes, representing the holiness and separation of God's dwelling place.

Layers of Meaning in Parables:

Jesus often used parables to convey spiritual truths, and these accounts frequently contained multiple layers of meaning. For example, the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9) can be understood on different levels, from the immediate agricultural imagery to the deeper spiritual lessons about the reception of God's Word. The layers in parables invite listeners to delve deeper into their spiritual significance and apply them to their lives.

Layers in Creation:

The creation narrative in Genesis also presents a layered understanding of the world. Genesis 1 describes the creation of the heavens and the earth in a structured, orderly fashion, with each day adding a new layer to the created order. This layering reflects God's intentional design and the inherent goodness of His creation.

Spiritual Layers:

The Bible often speaks of spiritual realities that exist beyond the physical world. Ephesians 6:12 reminds believers that "our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This passage highlights the layered nature of spiritual warfare, where visible actions are influenced by unseen spiritual forces.

Conclusion:

The concept of layers in the Bible serves as a reminder of the complexity and depth of God's creation and His revelation to humanity. Whether in the physical construction of sacred spaces, the symbolic use of clothing, or the spiritual truths conveyed through parables, layers invite believers to explore the richness of God's Word and His purposes for their lives.1. (n.) One who, or that which, lays.

2. (n.) That which is laid; a stratum; a bed; one thickness, course, or fold laid over another; as, a layer of clay or of sand in the earth; a layer of bricks, or of plaster; the layers of an onion.

3. (n.) A shoot or twig of a plant, not detached from the stock, laid under ground for growth or propagation.

4. (n.) An artificial oyster bed.

5073. nidbak -- a row or layer, course
... 5072, 5073. nidbak. 5074 . a row or layer, course. Transliteration: nidbak
Phonetic Spelling: (nid-bawk') Short Definition: layer. ...
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7902. shekabah -- (act of) lying, a layer
... 7901, 7902. shekabah. 7903 . (act of) lying, a layer. Transliteration: shekabah
Phonetic Spelling: (shek-aw-baw') Short Definition: emission. ...
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The New Testament
... Thus the four Gospels constitute the first layer of the New Testament canon. ... The
next layer of the canon consists of the thirteen Epistles of St. ...
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Naparima and Montserrat
... I say inexhaustibly; for as fast as the upper layer is impoverished, it will be
swept over by the tropic rains, to mingle with the vegas, or alluvial flats ...
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The Northern Mountains
... a view as that from the Silla of Caraccas described by Humboldt, from which you
look down at a height of nearly six thousand feet, through layer after layer of ...
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It is Admitted, one May Hope, that Common Things are Never ...
... conversationalists." Now there are very deep reasons for talking about the weather,
reasons that are delicate as well as deep; they lie in layer upon layer of ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 13 it is admitted.htm

God's Scrutiny Longed For
... God is prayed, as it were, to make a cutting into the man, and lay bare his inmost
nature, as men do in a railway cutting, layer after layer, going ever deeper ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/gods scrutiny longed for.htm

A Threefold Cord
... We strip off, as it were, layer after layer, until we get to the living centre"hope
comes from the love, the love comes from the Spirit in the heart. ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/a threefold cord.htm

No Difference
... cleaned the hall of a castle, the floor of which might be covered with remnants
of food and all manner of abominations, was to strew another layer of rushes ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/no difference.htm

Seances Historiques De Geneve --The National Church.
... The rude forefathers,' whose mouldering bones, layer upon layer, have raised the
soil round the foundations of our old churches, adored the Host, worshipped ...
/.../seances historiques de genevethe national.htm

The Temples and the Gods of Chaldaea
... were stamped on the flat side, by means of an incised wooden block, with the name
of the reigning sovereign, and were then dried in the sun.* A layer of fine ...
/.../chapter iithe temples and the.htm

On the Physical Basis of Life.
... The whole hair consists of a very delicate outer case of wood, closely applied to
the inner surface of which is a layer of semifluid matter, full of ...
/.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/vii on the physical basis.htm

Layer (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) That which is laid; a stratum; a bed; one thickness, course, or fold laid
over another; as, a layer of clay or of sand in the earth; a layer of bricks ...
/l/layer.htm - 7k

Jerusalem (782 Occurrences)
... On the "Mount of Olives," for example, occurs a layer of conglomerate limestone
known as Nari, or "firestone," and another thicker deposit, known as Ka`kuli ...
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Flake
... 4. (n.) A loose filmy mass or a thin chip like layer of anything; a film; flock;
lamina; layer; scale; as, a flake of snow, tallow, or fish. ...
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Coat (54 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A layer of any substance covering another; a cover; a tegument; as, the
coats of the eye; the coats of an onion; a coat of tar or varnish. ...
/c/coat.htm - 25k

Couch (55 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To lay or deposit in a bed or layer; to bed. ... 15. (n.) A preliminary layer,
as of color, size, etc. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. COUCH. ...
/c/couch.htm - 25k

Precious (128 Occurrences)
... According to the Septuagint, the material was smaragdos (and therefore green);
according to Josephus it was sardonux (and therefore red with a layer of white). ...
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Stones (244 Occurrences)
... According to the Septuagint, the material was smaragdos (and therefore green);
according to Josephus it was sardonux (and therefore red with a layer of white). ...
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View (86 Occurrences)
... It is called `the Water' in Acts 10:47: "Can any man forbid `the Water,' that these
should not be baptized?"; the layer of the water in Ephesians 5:26 the ...
/v/view.htm - 81k

Nitre (2 Occurrences)
... carbonate, called in Arabic naTrun, which was taken from the extensive deposits
in Lower Egypt where it is found as a deposit underneath a layer of common salt ...
/n/nitre.htm - 9k

Nonimmersionist
... It is called `the Water' in Acts 10:47: "Can any man forbid `the Water,' that these
should not be baptized?"; the layer of the water in Ephesians 5:26 the ...
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