Apparently I’ve struck on quite a firestorm by beginning to teach on God’s symbolic language using tattoo interpretation. Lest I raise more eyebrows, I’m going to explain to you today from the Bible why getting a tattoo is NOT a sin.
That seems pretty clear at first glance. However, in order to understand how it applies to us today, we have to view it in context. We have to look at the meaning of the entire passage–the verses and chapters before and after it. We also have to look at the rest of the truths taught in the entire Bible as a whole.
Leviticus 19:28 is part of the Mosaic Law–the Law given to the Israelites through Moses. It was a very comprehensive Law, containing moral, social, and ceremonial commands.
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“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.”
God gave the Law as a foreshadowing of Jesus. All of its commands, ceremonies, and rules foretold the Person of Christ. We know from Jesus’ own words, and from many other passages in the Bible, that Jesus was the complete fulfillment of the Law.
It’s simple. God gave the Israelites this command to provide for an outer consecration and purity that would foreshadow the inner consecration and purity they would one day have in Christ.
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If you read the entire Mosaic Law, or even the chapters surrounding our tattooing passage above, you’ll see many other commands with the same purpose. For example, the Law forbade:
“But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”
“Sanctify” just means “to purify.” The Law could not purify men, because men were unable to keep it in its entirety. But Papa loved us so much that He still desired to save us from sin.
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So He sent His Son, Jesus, who lived a perfect life, died on the cross for you and me, rose from the dead the third day, and ascended back into Heaven.
That is why, if you will accept Jesus as the Lord of your life, you can have a new start… no matter what you’ve done.
“But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.”
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Related resource: Learn to interpret your dreams and tattoos using God’s symbolism. Dreams are like movies and tattoos are like photographs, but the same symbolic language applies. Check out more about God’s symbolic language in Doug Addison’s Understand Your Dreams Now: Spiritual Dream Interpretation on Amazon (affiliate link). So this is why getting a tattoo is not a sin:
So, we don’t have to depend on abstaining from tattoos for our purity anymore. Getting a tattoo is not a sin. Like many other things, it’s a personal choice that you need to work out between you and God. If you want one, knock yourself out. Make it a holy image that won’t misrepresent Jesus, and don’t let people judge you for it.
If you have a tattoo and have been criticized for it, what do you think about what I’ve outlined above? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a comment below.
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It’s been said Zeus was married to Hera, though, he was well-known for not only testing her patience, but also having numerous affairs. Some claim the number totals to seventy women, with six previous marriages.
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It’s true he commanded lightning and havoc, however, Zeus also presented life-giving water to rejuvenate the Earth by opening up the skies. With the change of weather marked by the seasons and the end of days and nights, many also viewed him as owning the grand laws of unchanging and harmonious order.
With kingly power, Zeus became known as the protector of the people too. As father of the gods with a constant eye on the community, he dealt out punishments, acted as a counselor, and rewarded truth, charity and fairness with his friendship.
Interestingly enough, this ancient Greek god acted nobly wise and merciful towards the poor. No matter the social class of a man, Zeus would be waiting readily to avenge any wrong doing. Which meant if you were exposed lying or breaking an oath, often you’d be bound to make a statue in tribute of Zeus at the sanctuary of Olympia. The same was true for things like dishonest businessmen.
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Now, while the word Zeus itself might mean simply bright or sky in translation, the meaning behind this design comes with a lot of complex symbolism when it comes to tattoos. For some men Zeus represents a protector or guardian. Others view the design as being related to things like honesty and honor. Of course, you could even be a fan of erotic escapades, no judgment here.
Regardless, the story of Zeus holds considerable interesting meanings, each of which you’ll find presented in these top 71 best Zeus tattoos. From manly full sleeves to small men’s chest tattoos, the skies have been opened with storm of ideas brewing below!
Zeus’ face.Richly defined brows, patrician nose, and prominent, masculine brow all framed by windswept locks of head and beard. That inimitable likeness carved into marble for all eternity. Or at least the last couple of thousand years.Strength radiates from this image. Is there any more dignified likeness one could choose for a piece of body art? I doubt it.
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Zeus’ face is an absolute cracking option for black and gray tattoo. Because the hair is more of a series of waves it makes an excellent framework for shading. The paler the skin type, the more suitable this black and gray shading application is going to be. Some artists black out the surrounds and help utilize as much negative space as possible to fill out the facial features, creating more depth in the appearance of the tattoo and contributing to a well balanced, top quality finished product.
The rarest of the rare when it comes to Zeus tattoos, color applications can do a marvellous job of separating your Zeus tattoo from its’ Greco classical peers. While it is a break with tradition, there’s you no need to approach the total opposite aesthetic like new school or watercolor.
Giving Zeus blue eyes or adding a splash of yellow from the sun’s rayswill enhancethe already pronounced shadows in a black and gray portrait tattoo. You’ll get the vivid pop of color while remaining tasteful, and elementally true to Zeus tattoo traditions.
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Although he hasn’t reached the highs of Norse God Thor in modern comic book and popular culture, Zeus is still a character in the Marvel universe. A comic style representation with bulging muscles and impossibly powerful proportions is going to look at its best infull color depiction.
The hand here stands for both placement and subject. The hand of Zeus is a powerful symbol in its own right, usually represented as an enormous hand reaching down from the clouds, lightning extruding from an outstretched index finger. This is certainly an interesting alternative method for representing Zeus, adding extra layers to your concept and delivery.
Regarding placement, a hand tattoo is a high risk, high reward endeavor. The risk: that by displaying your artwork so publicly you may put off some members of the public (especially when job hunting). The reward: you get to sport an in your face piece of Greek God ink 24/7, naysayers be damned. A Zeus portrait across the back of the hand is as attention grabbing as a hand tattoo can get.
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The face of Zeus, while stunning in its glory doesn’t have to be the beginning, middle and end. A full length portrait really opens the door to showing off Zeus’ impressive physique and powerful bearing. A full length portrait also allows you to choose a scene, a background or make it a multi part piece.
A particularly sophisticated choice is Zeus depicted in the style of a marble statue. He could be sitting on his throne , eagle staff in hand, Hera kneeling by his side. Or perhaps displayed as an action shot of Zeus zooming through the sky on a cloud , toga rippling
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