In ancient days, the Egyptians were entombed with pomegranates. Babylonians supposedly chew the fruit’s seeds before battle to be unconquerable. The tradition of Jews gives teaching that the pomegranate is a great symbol for righteousness.
Pomegranates and Symbolism
New York (USA), February 16, 2018
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Exodus chapter 28:33-34 ordered to have the images of pomegranates to be woven on to the Hebrew priestly robes borders. Pomegranates displayed in the temple of King Solomon made in Jerusalem.
The tradition of Jews gives teaching that the pomegranate is a great symbol for righteousness. Interestingly, pomegranate is supposed to have 613 seeds that correspond with 613 commandments of Torah. Thus, Jews treat pomegranates sacred and eat them on Rosh Hashanah.
In ancient days, the Egyptians were entombed with pomegranates. Babylonians supposedly chew the fruit’s seeds before battle to be unconquerable.
The Qur’an refers pomegranates three times, in 6:99, 6:141, 55:068. Qur’an calls pomegranate two times, as the good thing that God has created. It is also mentioned as a fruit in the Garden of Paradise.
The calyx of pomegranate, which is shaped just like a crown, is considered as the original ‘design’ for the proper crown in the Jewish tradition.
The hand grenade also gets its name from pomegranate. This is due to its shape, size, and alikeness of the seeds of pomegranate to the remains of Grenade and its bright color from the garnet. These words are just the same in the languages, including Bulgarian, Spanish, French, and Hebrew.
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