In the context of the Bible, "representations" can refer to various forms of imagery, symbols, or depictions that convey spiritual truths, divine attributes, or moral lessons. These representations are often used to communicate complex theological concepts in a manner that is accessible and understandable to believers.

1. Idolatry and False Representations

The Bible frequently warns against the creation and worship of idols, which are false representations of the divine. In Exodus 20:4-5 , God commands, "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. You shall not bow down to them or worship them." This prohibition underscores the importance of worshiping God in spirit and truth, rather than through physical representations that can lead to idolatry.

2. The Tabernacle and Temple

The Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem serve as representations of God's presence among His people. The detailed instructions for their construction, as found in Exodus 25-31 and 1 Kings 6, include symbolic elements such as the Ark of the Covenant, the lampstand, and the altar. These elements represent God's holiness, light, and the means of atonement, respectively. Hebrews 9:24 explains, "For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God."

3. Christ as the Ultimate Representation

Jesus Christ is the ultimate representation of God to humanity. Colossians 1:15 states, "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus embodies the fullness of God's character and purpose. John 1:14 declares, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."

4. Parables and Metaphors

Jesus often used parables and metaphors as representations to teach spiritual truths. These accounts and images, such as the Good Shepherd (John 10:11) and the Vine and the Branches (John 15:5), provide insight into the nature of God's kingdom and the relationship between God and His people. These representations are designed to engage the listener's imagination and encourage deeper reflection on spiritual realities.

5. The Church as the Body of Christ

The New Testament describes the Church as the Body of Christ, a representation of the unity and diversity of believers. 1 Corinthians 12:27 states, "Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it." This metaphor highlights the interconnectedness of believers and their collective role in carrying out Christ's mission on earth.

6. The Book of Revelation

The Book of Revelation is rich with symbolic representations, using vivid imagery to convey prophetic visions of the end times. These representations include the Lamb, the Beast, and the New Jerusalem, each symbolizing different aspects of God's plan for redemption and judgment. Revelation 1:1 introduces the book as "The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass."

In summary, representations in the Bible serve as powerful tools for conveying spiritual truths, warning against idolatry, and illustrating the nature of God and His relationship with humanity. Through these representations, believers are invited to deepen their understanding of divine mysteries and live in accordance with God's will.940. baskaino -- to slander, hence by ext. to bewitch
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representations) -- bewitch. see GREEK phasko. (ebaskanen) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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1351. dilogos -- given to repetition, double-tongued
... It means saying one thing and meaning another, and making different representations
to different people about the same thing" (, 1028).]. ...
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Absurd Representations of the Gods.
... Chapter XX."Absurd Representations of the Gods. If the absurdity of their
theology were confined to saying that the gods were ...
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Appendix iii. Rabbinic views as to the Lawfulness of Images ...
... APPENDIX III. RABBINIC VIEWS AS TO THE LAWFULNESS OF IMAGES, PICTORIAL
REPRESENTATIONS ON COINS, ETC. (See vol. ip89, note 3.) On ...
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Faustus Seeks to Bring into Ridicule the Orthodox Claim to Believe ...
... Faustus seeks to bring into ridicule the orthodox claim to believe in the infinity
of God by caricaturing the anthropomorphic representations of the Old ...
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The Details About the Gods Conveyed in the Representations of them ...
... The details about the gods conveyed in the representations of them by poets and
artists shew that they are without life, and that they are not gods, nor even ...
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Letter ix. To Titus, Hierarch, Asking by Letter what is the House ...
... We thought it necessary then, both for him and for others, that we should, as far
as possible, unfold the varied forms of the Divine" representations of God in ...
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That Divine and Heavenly Things are Appropriately Revealed, Even ...
... forms the holy writings of the Oracles depict the celestial orders, and to what
sort of simplicity we must be carried through the representations; in order ...
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Early Christian Literature and Art
... Vetri, XIII.13) has a glass vessel in which Christ is represented with Daniel, who
is giving cakes to the dragon (DCA Jesus Christ, Representations of, p.877b ...
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The Original and the Actual Relation of Man to Law.
... Why is it, that St. Paul in a certain class of his representations appears to be
inimical to the ten commandments, and to warn Christians against them? ...
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The Typical Significance of the Scriptures Declare their Divine ...
... Concerning the Person and work of the Lord Jesus, God first gave a series of pictorial
representations, later a large number of specific prophecies, and last ...
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The Names of the Gods and their Images are but of Recent Date.
... for the Greeks, and gave the gods their names, and assigned them their several honours
and functions, and described their forms." Representations of the gods ...
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Representations (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Representations (5 Occurrences). Acts 23:15 Now
therefore you and the Sanhedrin should make representations...
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Trinity
... Accordingly, ethnic thought has never attained a Trinitarian conception of God,
nor does any ethnic religion present in its representations of the divine being ...
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Paradise (6 Occurrences)
... But the representations in this literature are often vague and conflicting, some
holding that there were 4 divisions in Sheol, one for those who were marryred ...
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Armor (53 Occurrences)
... of mail" (Jeremiah 46:3, 4). Of the arms of Assyrian, Chaldean, Egyptian and Hittite
soldiery there have come down to us sculptured representations from their ...
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Arms (166 Occurrences)
... of mail" (Jeremiah 46:3, 4). Of the arms of Assyrian, Chaldean, Egyptian and Hittite
soldiery there have come down to us sculptured representations from their ...
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Golden (86 Occurrences)
... (See Fraser, Golden Bough, II, 291-93, 344.) The one real controlling motif of all
these various representations and functions of the "calf" god may be found ...
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Representation (6 Occurrences)

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Representative (10 Occurrences)

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Images (158 Occurrences)
... 3) Teraphim (4) Image of Jealousy (5) Chambers of Imagery (6) 'Ephod LITERATURE
1. Definition: Images, as used here, are visible representations of supposedly ...
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Calf (39 Occurrences)
... (See Fraser, Golden Bough, II, 291-93, 344.) The one real controlling motif of all
these various representations and functions of the "calf" god may be found ...
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