Explain to students that a symbol brings to mind an idea. Over the years, a symbol tends to take on a meaning related to its history, function or appearance. For example, Bartholdi, the designer of the Statue of Liberty, knew that for most people chains represent tyranny; likewise, a broken chain symbolizes freedom.
The Hebrew word for cistern is bor, which occurs sixty-six times, and is variously translated âcisternâ, âdungeonâ, âpitâ and Ancient well excavated at Tell es-Seba, ancient Beer-sheba. En-rogel A place called En-rogel is mentioned four times in the Bible.
For example, the English term âperfectâ is often used to translate a Hebrew term (tamam). However, while the term âperfectâ is an attribute or quality term in English, the Hebrew word tamam is a relational term, meaning suitable or mature or appropriate. Hebrew had no direct equivalent of the English word âperfect.â.owever, while the term âperfectâ is an attribute or quality term in English, the Hebrew word tamam is a relational term, meaning suitable or mature or appropriate. Hebrew had no direct equivalent of the English word âperfect.â.