The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

powers of heaven were transmitted or commuted to the earth. God used a pillar of fire over Mount Sinai to guide and protect Israel. 1019. Pink—A) Femininity. B) Female rebellion. 1020. Plants—In visions, dreams, and prophetic contexts, plants represent fertility symbols. They indicate prosperity, growth, and signify the end of a season of barrenness. 1021. Plate, Platter—In prophetic symbolism, these two show up often as objects of service. Spiritually they may be carriers or holders. The plate is for mealtimes and represents a festal, communion, or service item. The platter is a large holder that is set before several eaters. It is likely to contain the larger portion being intended for many diners. Platters were offered by the leaders of each tribe in Numbers 7:84 as part of their dedicatory offering to the temple of the Lord. The spiritual symbolism seen in this rite looks forward to the leaders of the temple today offering vessels to the Lord with which He can serve the temple of God. Vessels that His people can eat from or be served from that carry and present quality meals to nourish them. See 2 Timothy 2:20. Reference Bowls and Cups. 1022. Pleiades—Electra. Also a name for the seven stars as mentioned in Job 9:9 and 38:31. The Pleiades were worshipped as the jeweled ones of creation, and recognized as spiritual or celestial ornaments. They also represent the tablets of heaven on which are inscribed the hidden treasures of God. In fact, the ancient Pleiades myth proported seven female virtues of eternity. Ironically, the Pleiades are often mentioned with Orion, a prophetic constellation credited to Zeus. In the New Testament, Jesus mentions them as the seven stars representing His church that He held in His hands, according to the book of Revelation. Those seven stars equate to the seven spirits before God’s throne who were sent out into the whole world. See Revelation and the Seven Spirits. Amos 5:8 introduces the Pleiades, and the Lord Jesus possesses and controls them in the book of Revelation. His apocalyptic letter transmitted to the apostle John is actually addressed to the angels (synonym for star and spirit) of the seven churches. Revelation 1:16, 20, 2:1, and 3:1. See Seven Stars. 1023. Plenipotentiary—A word that describes the apostle as one delegated with undiscretionary power and authority by God. 1024. Pneuma—Greek word for the spirit.