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.
Hebrew Terms for Wisdom and Folly in their Cultural Context. Hebrew Terms for Wisdom and Folly in their Cultural Context Theo van der Louw (SIL-Mexico) Introduction During my study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem I became friends with David Maeir ( â«)××´×â¬, a retired pathologist who studied Bible.