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|'''Rock''' is used as a descriptive word for God. In the Old Testament, it marks him as eternal, steadfast, a refuge, and immovable. He is the foundation and habitation of his people, and his salvation is sure. | |'''Rock''' is used as a descriptive word for God. In the Old Testament, it marks him as eternal, steadfast, a refuge, and immovable. He is the foundation and habitation of his people, and his salvation is sure. | ||
In the New Testament, the rock continues to describe the Lord, and its value is increased as it is called jasper, emerald, and crystal. The Rock is the [[Portal:Revelation|revelation]] of Jesus Christ, and [[Christ]] himself - the chief corner stone. | In the New Testament, the rock continues to describe the Lord, and its value is increased as it is called jasper, emerald, and crystal. The Rock is the [[Portal:Revelation|revelation]] of Jesus Christ, and [[Christ]] himself - the chief corner stone. | ||
=="Rock" in the Old Testament== | =="Rock" in the Old Testament== | ||
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!Meaning | !Meaning | ||
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|style="width: | |style="width:25%"|Psalms 90:1 | ||
!style="width: | !style="width:25%"|Ma’on | ||
|style="width: | |style="width:40%"|Refuge | ||
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|Psalms 18:2 | |Psalms 18:2 | ||
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==Rock in the New Testament== | ==Rock in the New Testament== | ||
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!style="width: | !style="width:20%"|Scripture | ||
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|MATTHEW 7:24-27 | |MATTHEW 7:24-27 | ||