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Biblical Reading and Reflection: Numbers 2

Alastair's Adversaria

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Signs of the Zodiac

If we identify the tribes with zodiacal signs and their symbols, judah with the lion, reuben with the man, ephraim with the bull, and dan with the serpent or eagle. This would make the man's face the south facing countenance of the cherubim. The lion on the right side would be facing east, the ox would be facing towards the west, and then the eagle would be facing back towards the north. Once again, this would underline the fact that the earthly tabernacle mirrors in some sense, the heavenly temple.

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