The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

they were a food staple of the Hebrews and others in their region serving deep rooted nutritional, medicinal, and ritual purposes. As a fruit, rather than a vegetable as one would suppose, olives as a symbol of the Holy Spirit is consistent with the Lord’s potent fruit in our lives. 967. Olive Branches—Power. They betoken friendship and success. 968. Olive Leaves—Symbolize virginity. 969. Olive Wreaths—Represent victory and were used as crowns. Their appearance in prophetic contexts indicate submission to regnant powers. 970. Omen—A word that describes whispering voices speaking through slaughtered animal parts. Augurs, diviners, and hieroscopy were the means by which omens were obtained. The word omen more generally means a favorable sign that captures the hearer’s attention by suddenly answering or responding to unsolicited questions and inquiries. Omens represent a sign obtained by any of these means. 971. Omnicreational—A term to describe the all-inclusive impact of God’s prophetic word. Its influences, regardless of the target, reach all spheres of creation and every sphere connected with the life it touches. Further, the Creator’s eternal predictions affect every perspective of the circumstances it is sent to treat or resolve. 972. Omri—Sixth king of Israel succeeded by his son Ahab. Omri initiated Israel’s defection from Yahweh. His religious perspective was decidedly human, which Yahweh condemned because of their pagan roots. Nature worship, among other things, permeated his tenure as king. Micah 6:16. 973. One—The number of wholeness and unity. 974. One Hundred—A) The number of a full return on a seed. B) A full increase. 975. One-Tenth—The tithe. One-tenth of the spoils of war, that is the victory booty, was for the Lord. It was offered by the leaders of the army that won the battle. One-fifth of the remaining spoils was the priest’s portion. It was how the priest maintained the house of the Lord, fed his household, and sustained those who were in his employ. 976. Oracle—A divine message given by a deity in response to a petition for guidance and instruction in behavior, conduct, religious ordinances, or everyday