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In the context of the Bible, the term "bulbs" does not appear explicitly in the text. However, the concept of bulbs can be related to the broader biblical themes of plants, growth, and God's creation. Bulbs, as a part of God's creation, can be seen as a symbol of life, renewal, and the intricate design of nature.
Creation and God's DesignThe Bible begins with the account of creation, where God creates all plant life.
Genesis 1:11-12 states, "Then God said, 'Let the earth bring forth vegetation, seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.' And it was so. The earth produced vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good." While bulbs are not specifically mentioned, they are part of the diverse plant life that God created, showcasing His creativity and attention to detail.
Symbolism of Growth and RenewalBulbs, which lie dormant underground and then sprout into new life, can symbolize themes of growth, renewal, and resurrection found throughout the Bible. In
John 12:24 , Jesus uses the metaphor of a seed to describe His death and resurrection: "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." This imagery can be extended to bulbs, which must be buried in the earth before they can bloom, symbolizing the transformative power of God's work in the world.
Provision and SustenanceThe Bible often speaks of God's provision through the natural world. In
Deuteronomy 8:7-9 , the Promised Land is described as a place of abundance: "For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills; a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil, and honey; a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing." While bulbs are not specifically listed, they are part of the agricultural richness that God provides for His people.
Beauty and WorshipThe beauty of flowering plants, including those that grow from bulbs, can lead believers to worship and praise God for His creation. In
Matthew 6:28-29 , Jesus points to the beauty of the lilies of the field as a testament to God's care: "And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these." This passage encourages believers to trust in God's provision and to appreciate the beauty of His creation.
ConclusionWhile the Bible does not specifically mention bulbs, the themes associated with them—growth, renewal, provision, and beauty—are woven throughout Scripture. These themes remind believers of God's sovereignty, His care for creation, and His ability to bring life and beauty from what seems dormant or lifeless.
Strong's Hebrew
3730. kaphtor -- capital, knob, bulb... Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition capital, knob, bulb NASB Word Usage
bulb (10),
bulbs (6), capitals (1), tops of her pillars (1).
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March the Thirteenth Sickness among Christ's Friends
... He did not hasten away to the sick friend: "He abode two days still in the same
place where He was." Shall I put it like this: the awakingbulbs were not yet...
A Comparison which Shows the Nature of Vainglory.
... Our elders admirably describe the nature of this malady as like that of an onion,
and of thosebulbs which when stripped of one covering you find to be...
Cast Your Eye Round the Room in which You Sit...
... large uses of religion have been broken up into lesser specialities, just as the
uses of the hearth have been broken up into hot water pipes and electricbulbs...
A Little Sermon to School-Girls.
... outward. In botany you learn of two kinds of plants"those which grow by
external accretions, asbulbs, which, are called exogenous?...
God Rejoicing in the New Creation
... It is a charming sight whenbulbs, that have slept under ground through the winter,
hold up their golden cups to be filled with the glory of the returning sun....
On Eating.
...Bulbs, [1344] olives, certain herbs, milk, cheese, fruits, all kinds of cooked food
without sauces; and if flesh is wanted, let roast rather than boiled be set...
Striking Similes
... The clustered apples burnt like flame. The coloredbulbs swung noon-like from tree
and shrub. The crimson close of day. The curl'd moon was like a little feather...
Thesaurus
Bulbs (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Bulbs (6 Occurrences). Exodus 25:31 "You shall
make a lampstand of pure gold. Of hammered work shall the
...Bulb (4 Occurrences)
Garlic (1 Occurrence)
... Each root is composed of several lesserbulbs, called cloves of garlic,
enclosed in a common membranous coat, and easily separable....
Fishing (4 Occurrences)
... Two of these, dynamiting and poisoning with the juice of cyclamenbulbs or other
poisonous plants, can be passed over as havi ng no bearing on ancient methods....
Pot (46 Occurrences)
... See Pott. 9. (vt) To place or enclose in pots. 10. (vt) To preserve seasoned in
pots. 11. (vt) To set out or cover in pots; as, potted plants orbulbs. 12....
Bulge (2 Occurrences)
Botany
... most characteristic features are a thick, leathery rind admitting of little
transpiration, eg cactus, stonecrops, etc., and the presence ofbulbs, rigid stalks...
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