In the Bible, shapes are often used symbolically and are integral to the descriptions of various objects, structures, and visions. While the Bible does not explicitly focus on geometric shapes as a primary subject, their presence is significant in conveying deeper spiritual truths and divine instructions.

Circle

The circle is a shape that appears in the Bible, often symbolizing eternity and the divine nature of God. In Isaiah 40:22 , it is written, "He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in." This verse highlights God's sovereignty and the encompassing nature of His creation.

Square

The square is another shape that holds symbolic meaning, particularly in the context of the Tabernacle and the New Jerusalem. In the construction of the Tabernacle, the altar of burnt offering was square, as described in Exodus 27:1 : "You are to construct the altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide; the altar is to be square, and three cubits high." The square shape here signifies stability and perfection in the worship of God.

In Revelation 21:16 , the New Jerusalem is described as having a square shape: "The city lies foursquare, with its length the same as its width. And he measured the city with the rod: 12,000 stadia in length and width and height are equal." This perfect square represents the completeness and perfection of God's eternal kingdom.

Triangle

While the triangle is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, its symbolic representation can be inferred through the concept of the Trinity. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct persons yet one God, often symbolized by a triangle to represent unity and equality within the Godhead.

Rectangle

Rectangular shapes are seen in the dimensions of various sacred objects and structures. For instance, the Ark of the Covenant was a rectangular box, as described in Exodus 25:10 : "They are to construct an ark of acacia wood—two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high." The rectangle here signifies the covenantal relationship between God and His people, providing a tangible representation of His promises.

Oval

The oval shape is not directly mentioned in the Bible, but its symbolism can be associated with the concept of continuity and life. The egg, an oval shape, is often used in Christian symbolism to represent new life and resurrection, reflecting the hope found in Christ's resurrection.

Symbolic Use of Shapes in Visions

Shapes also play a crucial role in the prophetic visions found in the Bible. In Ezekiel's vision of the wheels within wheels (Ezekiel 1:16), the complex shapes symbolize the omnipresence and omniscience of God: "The appearance of the wheels and their workmanship was like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their appearance and workmanship were like a wheel within a wheel."

In Daniel's vision of the statue (Daniel 2:31-35), the different parts of the statue, made of various materials, represent successive kingdoms. The shape and composition of each part convey the transient nature of earthly powers compared to the eternal kingdom of God.

Conclusion

Shapes in the Bible, while not always explicitly detailed, carry profound symbolic meanings that enhance the understanding of God's nature, His creation, and His divine plan. Through the use of shapes, the Scriptures communicate themes of eternity, perfection, unity, and divine order, inviting believers to reflect on the deeper spiritual truths they represent.1752. heneka -- on account of, because of
... 1752 () introduces the () which shapes (determines) the end-outcome of the
verbal idea. because, for sake, wherefore, by reason of ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1752.htm - 6k2796. charash -- engraver, artificer
... 1), carpenters (4), carpenters* (4), craftsman (7), craftsmen (10), engraver (2),
jeweler* (1), manufacturers (1), masons (1), masons* (1), shapes (2), skilled ...
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How Many Forms and Shapes Vainglory Takes.
... Prolegomena. Chapter III. How many forms and shapes vainglory takes. For
our other faults and passions may be said to be simpler ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter iii how many forms.htm

Celsus Next Relates Other Fables, to the Effect that "Certain ...
... Chapter XXXIII. Celsus next relates other fables, to the effect that
"certain persons return to the shapes? Celsus next relates ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xxxiii celsus next relates.htm

Concerning Great, Small, Same, Different, Similar, Dissimilar ...
... and as the same, when the Oracles declare "thou art the same"; and as different,
when He is depicted, by the same Oracles, as of many shapes and many forms ...
/.../dionysius/dionysis on divine names/caput ix concerning great small.htm

section v.
... Pilgrimages and transformations into the parts of Minerals, Plants, Animals, Elements,
shall at the Voice of God return into their primitive shapes, and joyn ...
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That Divine and Heavenly Things are Appropriately Revealed, Even ...
... For any one might say that the cause why forms are naturally attributed to the formless,
and shapes to the shapeless, is not alone our capacity which is unable ...
/.../dionysius/on the heavenly hierarchy/caput ii that divine and.htm

A Cultivated Conservative Friend of Mine once Exhibited Great ...
... that when once one begins to think of man as a shifting and alterable thing, it
is always easy for the strong and crafty to twist him into new shapes for all ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 42 a cultivated conservative.htm

How Man's Activity Should be Purely in the Intellect and not in ...
... So eliminate from your mind all fantasies, objects, images and shapes of all things
other than God, so that, with just naked understanding, intent and will ...
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The Young Titus
... yellow haze, rolling nearer, they saw now the glittering Roman standards emerge,
one by one; saw the spiky level of shouldered spears; saw the shapes of horses ...
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Making Friends of Mammon
... uses and his hands grow soiled as he works; but it is not for him to reject it because
it is not clean, but for him to work out through it the shapes of beauty ...
/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lviii making friends of mammon.htm

The Land of Rest
... Revelation 21:5. Wanderer, rest thy weary feet; Shapes and sounds forgotten now". ...
Loves and joys that were of old,. Shapes to which the spirit clings". ...
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Shapes (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shapes (4 Occurrences). Revelation 9:7 The shapes of the
locusts were like horses prepared for war. ... He shapes it with planes. ...
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Gnosticism
... "The infinitely varied shapes assumed by the systems render it almost impossible
to classify them, or even to give an account of their leading ideas, which ...
/g/gnosticism.htm - 38k

Reside (17 Occurrences)
... He shapes it with planes. He marks it out with compasses, and shapes it like the
figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to reside in a house. (WEB). ...
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Planes (1 Occurrence)
... He shapes it with planes. He marks it out with compasses, and shapes it like the
figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to reside in a house. ...
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Plane (5 Occurrences)
... He shapes it with planes. He marks it out with compasses, and shapes it like the
figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to reside in a house. ...
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Pencil (1 Occurrence)
... He shapes it with planes. He marks it out with compasses, and shapes it like the
figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to reside in a house. ...
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Compasses (1 Occurrence)
... He shapes it with planes. He marks it out with compasses, and shapes it like the
figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to reside in a house. ...
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Carpenter (4 Occurrences)
... He shapes it with planes. He marks it out with compasses, and shapes it like the
figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to reside in a house. ...
/c/carpenter.htm - 10k

Marks (25 Occurrences)
... He shapes it with planes. He marks it out with compasses, and shapes it like the
figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to reside in a house. (WEB RSV NIV). ...
/m/marks.htm - 13k

Figure (19 Occurrences)
... He shapes it with planes. He marks it out with compasses, and shapes it like the
figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to reside in a house. ...
/f/figure.htm - 19k

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