In this case, the snake is considered a symbol of Christ. The cross is a symbol of our salvation through the crucifixion of Jesus, and it is therefore a fundamental symbol in all Christianity.Ī good variation to the cross is to have a snake coiled around it, like in the story Numbers 21:8. They are common especially among Roman Catholics who usually have one physically. One of the simplest, but also common, image is the cross and crucifixes. If it’s large enough, you can have the Bible verse tattooed within, otherwise, the text may go around the image or just simply overlay the image. You should peruse through the Bible and find an image that’s truly outstanding to use with your tattoo. There are plenty of images used in the Bible to represent various aspects of the belief. It may be a pain to do all this, but it’s the price for having a unique design. Besides, there are many variations in each language, and you need to do an in-depth research on the characters. These languages, Hebrew and Greek, are somehow lost on us, and it’s very difficult to find an accurate translation.
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Plus you also get a totally unique design, one that may not be seen on any other person. It is a great way to have a very personal message remain hidden from other people despite it being seen. Using a foreign language to tattoo a Bible verse is mainly for privacy, as most people won’t be able to read the language. The Bible was largely written in Hebrew and Greek depending on the time and location of the incidents, with the Old Testament being largely in Hebrew and the New Testament in Greek. The Bible, being ancient was not originally written in English, since the English language was not invented back then. Having the image of a Bible and the text over it will show clearly that it’s a verse from the Bible.
This is a more direct approach to revealing the source of the text, since some people may not recognize a particular block of text. You can, therefore, have a Bible verse printed on a scroll tattooed to indicate that the text is everlasting. Scrolls were the medium on which text was written down, and even now we sometimes still discover ancient scrolls with Bible verses written. There’s no better way to illustrate the words of the Bible to be ancient as through text written in scroll. There are, however, some ways around the positioning: reducing the font may allow you to have a complete Bible verse even on your arm, although it may not be as readable.īack to menu ↑ Types of Bible verses tattoos Including other imagery, like the cross might force you to move to the back where there’s a larger canvas for all the details you want. If you want a complete Bible verse tattooed, you might have to shift either to the shoulder or the back, because the verse may be long. A simple title can be small enough to be tattooed on the wrist or even the fingers, any more details and you would have to compromise in details or font. It is a statement of God’s redeeming power and restoration from trouble and difficulty.īack to menu ↑ Placement of Bible verses tattoosįinding the best location to tattoo a Bible verse is a matter of the amount of detail. Psalms 40:2 – this verse may be an appropriate tattoo for one who has been through a tough time and survived. It also offers motivation to the rest of us not to worry but put our trust in God. Timothy 1:7 – in this letter of Paul to Timothy, he reminds him to be strong and courageous even through challenges. Beside protection, it also guarantees the Lord’s provision, stating that God is the provider. In this verse, the writer reminds every one of His protection. Psalms 23 – Christians should trust in God for protection against evil. The message in this verse encourages people to put their faith in God, it is a call to include God in all our activities in order to succeed. Philippians 4:13 – Paul wrote the book of Philippians as a letter to the people. In the verse is stated how God sent Jesus to the earth for all our salvation, encouraging others to follow him. John 3:16 – This verse is very significant to a Christian because it is the basis for all the faith.
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