Figures of Scripture Codexery

Part 1–26

24 entries in the Figures of Scripture compendium.

AaronAaron, Moses' brother, served as his spokesman and performed signs.AbrahamFather of many nations, covenanted with God.AdamFirst man, namer of creatures, father of humanity.DanielA righteous and wise figure in Babylonian exile.DavidShepherd, musician, and warrior anointed by Samuel.ElijahProphet who declared drought and defeated Baal's prophets.ElishaProphet who succeeded Elijah and performed wonders in Israel.EstherJewish orphan who became queen and interceded for her people.EzraPriest and scribe who taught the law of Moses.HagarEgyptian handmaid who bore Ishmael to Abram and was sent away.IsaiahProphet, son of Amoz, who spoke for the Lord to Judah's kings.IshmaelSon of Abraham and Hagar, father of twelve princes.JacobTwin son who supplanted Esau for birthright and blessing.JesusJesus is the Christ, savior, teacher, and healer.John the BaptistProphet and forerunner, beheaded by Herod.JosephSon of Jacob, sold into Egypt, yet the LORD was with him.JoshuaJoshua, son of Nun, faithful servant and successor of Moses.Judas IscariotOne of the twelve who betrayed Jesus.LazarusTwo distinct figures: a beggar and a man raised from death.LeahElder daughter of Laban, first wife of Jacob, mother of six sons.MarthaSister of Mary and Lazarus, hostess and servant of Jesus.MaryMother of Jesus, virgin, present from birth to resurrection.Mary MagdaleneFirst witness to the resurrection, named in all four Gospels.MiriamProphetess, sister of Moses and Aaron, leader in song.
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