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In the Bible, the word mezuzah only refers to the two 'doorposts' or 'doorjambs' of a door, [4] the upright posts on either side of it which support the lintel, and appears in various contexts unrelated to any religious commandment or parchment. [5]
On 18 January 2010, ABC News reported Trijicon was placing references to verses in the Bible in the serial numbers of sights sold to the United States Armed Forces. [1] The "book chapter:verse" cites were appended to the model designation, and the majority of the cited verses are associated with light in darkness, referencing Trijicon's specialization in illuminated optics and night sights.
The different domains of Hell are represented by the legs and feet, with the Earthly and harmonious Heavenly realms represented by the upper stomach and chest, arms, and head; the navel represents the Unmanifest realm that is connected with pure sound and vibration, and absolute silence, which connects everything together.
When it comes to tattoos many Christians reference Leviticus 19:28, which states: “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves."
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” — 1 Chronicles 16:34 “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18
Tattoos hold rich historical and cultural significance as permanent markings on the body, conveying personal, social, and spiritual meanings. However, religious interpretations of tattooing vary widely, from acceptance and endorsement to strict prohibitions associating it with the desecration of the sacred body.
Ulrich Luz notes that the idea of the gates of heaven was in existence at the time of Jesus, and this verse may be a reference to that notion. [3] The metaphor of God providing two ways, one good and one evil, was a common one in the Jewish literature of the period. It appears in the Old Testament in Deuteronomy 30:19 and Jeremiah 21:8.
In the Hebrew-Interlinear Bible, the verse reads, "not you shall augur and not you shall consult cloud". [citation needed] Deuteronomy 18:10 "let no one be found among you who [qasam qesem], performs [onan], [nahash], or [kashaph] ". [3] qasam qesem literally means distributes distributions, and may possibly refer to cleromancy.