The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

Deuteronomy 4:13 and 10:4. 1501. Tenth—The tithe.

1502. Teraphim—A) Images. A household god thought to guard and guide the home and its family affairs. B) Usually a statue or a figurine. Judges 17:5 and 18:14, 17–18; Hosea 3:4. 1503. Terebinth Tree—Similar to the oak tree, in ancient times this tree was believed to possess and release by its sap prophetic revelation. Deborah governed Israel under a terebinth tree according to the book of Judges. 1504. Tetrarch—The fourth ruler. 1505. Theatre—Sight. A place for public shows or spectacle. That which is exhibited to be gazed at for entertainment or sport. 1506. Thief—In prophetic experiences, the thief signifies spiritually and symbolically what he or she represents naturally. The one who takes what is not theirs, who invades what he has no lawful right to and deprives people of their deserved joy, prosperity, peace, and provisions. These are the aims of thievery, which Jesus spoke about in His gospels. As with every culture and generation, thievery was and remains a notorious crime. Usually, its pain and suffering are limited to loss and deprivation. Prophetically, the thief may be someone close, an authority figure or trusted friend whose inner motive is to deprive or cause loss to those with whom they associate. Therefore, the actions of the thief, his or her attire, the timing of the crime and its backdrop are all important to the dreamer’s vision. The Bible declares that the discovered thief must restore two to sevenfold. Any environment where wealth and provisions are unequally distributed can foster rampant thievery. However, many thieves enjoy the thought of doing what is wrong, gaining from little or no effort or merit, and taking from those they perceive as weaker than themselves. Kidnapping, a form of thievery involving stealing a person and selling him or her, carries the harshest penalty according to Deuteronomy 24:7. See also Exodus 22:1–8; Leviticus 6:4; 2 Samuel 12:6; Proverbs 6:30; 29:24; John 10:10. 1507. Thigh—In the body the thigh represents strength, foundational power, and maneuverability. Symbolically, it speaks to pillars of strength to be used for war, mobility, and motility. Outside of these areas the thigh represents the path to fertility and procreation. Spiritually, the thigh signifies the priestly and/or