The Priesthood
Ornaments shaped like this fruit adorned the hem of the High Priest's blue sleeveless coat
Pomegranate
This Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures was begun in Alexandria, Egypt about 280 B.C.E.
Septuagint
These were cast to decide who would receive Jesus' garment
lots
The Jewish High Court in Jerusalem
Sanhedrin
This number signifies imperfection, something not normal
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The isle on which the Apostle John was exiled and where he was inspired to write the book of Revelation
Patmos
An apronlike garment worn by the priests. The High Priest wore a special one, on the front of which was mounted a breast pierce with 12 precious stones.
Ephod (DAILY DOUBLE)
This Greek word, meaning "five rolls"' refers to the first 5 books of the Bible
Pentateuch
The location of Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine.
Cana
A word meaning "a bringing together"; the building or place where Jews assembled for scripture reading and instruction
synagogue
This number signifies completeness in a physical way, as to things on the earth
10
Objects used by the priest in a manner similar to the use of lots to determine the divine will
Urim and Thummim
Early Christians were eager to use this leaf-book form of God's word over the traditional scrolls, as it was more economical and easier to use.
codex
This was another name for the Sea of Galilee
(Lake of) Gennesaret
A person enabled by God to discern the divine will
seer (DAILY DOUBLE)
This number signifies a divinely constituted organization either in the heavens or on the earth
12
The most holy day for the Israelites, the only day of the year on which the High Priest could enter the Most Holy Day of Atonement
Day of Atonement
This invention in 1455 by Gutenburg helped spread God's message to the masses
printing press
The Roman Governor at the time of Jesus execution
Pontius Pilate
A Hebrew word corresponding to the Greek word for Hades
Sheol
This number denotes emphasis, also indicates intensity
3
A sacrifice presented to Jehovah as a request for peace with him. The worshipper and his household, the officiating priest, and the priests on duty all partook of it.
communion sacrifice
This term came to mean the catalog of inspired books worthy of being used as a straightedge in measuring faith, doctrine and conduct
canon
A name for Jesus, similar to the name of a city, probably related to the Hebrew work for "sprout"
Nazarene
The use of power that is acknowledged to be from the wicked spirits
sorcery
This number signifies solidly confirming a matter
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