The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

area being seen as the habitation of the lives of those served and ruled)—all this is important to the prophet’s comprehension of the ceremonial symbolism presented in the prophetic dreams, visions, writings, and parables from the Lord. They are to communicate the eternal genre He wants to divulge to the prophet and, thereby, release to the world that is governed and managed by God’s invisible protocratic force. 737. Kingdom of God—A) The dominion of God within a believer by way of the Holy Spirit. B) The presence of God within a person occupied as His holy habitation. That presence releases to the vessel the Godhead’s embodiment, all the benefits, provisions, and power characteristic of Creator God and His eternal kingdom. The embodiment releases the hand of God to move and exercise His authority wherever there is a believer present. 738. Kingdom of Heaven—A) The dominion and sway of God’s orders, systems, rules, and ways in the affairs of men. B) The influence of the church of Jesus Christ in the world. C) What imposes the authority of Jesus Christ upon the world as the ruler of God’s kingdom and His heavens. 739. Kiss—Aside from its obvious symbol of affection, a kiss served other purposes. As a religious symbol, a kiss confirms covenants formed and bound by spiritual unions. To kiss persons in authority paid homage to them in their exalted positions. In this instance, usually the hand was being kissed. Such acts are more than mere obeisance. The custom was based on the belief that to kiss a dignitary, especially the hand, was the means by which the powers, virtues, and attributes of the authority were transferred to the one being kissed. 1 Samuel 10:1; 1 Kings 19:18. 740. Knee—A) A sign of submission and supplication. B) Bended knees speak to humility and homage. C) To be on bended knees is also the posture of prayer, as well as the position of honoring and revering a deity. 741. Knife—A ritual instrument for consecration. It was used to slaughter sacrificial victims, for the rite of circumcision, or in martyrdom. A knife encountered prophetically is a destructive or curative symbol that signifies severing or healing. The action of the knife when seen is important to notice in a prophetic setting. Who is brandishing the knife is also noteworthy. 742. Knocking—A call to answer or respond to something; someone being summoned or bidden. 743. Komos (Comus)—God of feasting and revelry. His worship required