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NASB | Exodus 12:13 'The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; and when I see the blood I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 12:13 'The blood shall be a sign for you on [the doorposts of] the houses where you live; when I see the blood I shall pass over you, and no affliction shall happen to you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. [1 Cor 5:7; Heb 11:28] |
Bible Question: i noticed many homes i have entered there is a cross or crucifix above the front door , what is the symbolism of that and is the a corrolation in the bible somewhere |
Bible Answer: Dear Mikec1 -- Two possible explanations -- there may be others -- come to mind concerning the placing of a cross above the door of homes. ..... The first may be shades of Exodus 12 which relates the sacrificing of the Passover lamb at the time when God's people were being held captive in Egypt. God told His people to take of the blood of the lamb and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of their houses. "For I will pass through the land of Egypt," God said, "and will smite all the first-born in the land of Egypt...and the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are, and when I see the blood I will pass over you." (See Ex. 12:7-13). ..... The second thing that comes to mind has to do with a portion of secular history dating back to the early fourth century A. D. and the Latin motto, "In hoc signo, vinces." -- In this sign (the cross) thou shalt conquer." The motto is said to have been adopted by Constantine after his vision of a cross in the heavens just before his decisive battle with Maxentius, A.D. 312. ...... I believe there is nothing wrong per se with having a cross over one's door or worn as the focal point of a necklace if it serves as a symbol -- a reminder of Christ's finished work on the cross. It is only when the cross is seen as an amulet to ward off evil or bring good "luck" that it becomes not merely a symbol but an idol. --Hank |
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