Topical Encyclopedia Skin-plates, as referenced in biblical texts, are coverings or garments made from animal skins. These coverings are significant in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of the early chapters of Genesis. The use of skin-plates is first mentioned in Genesis 3:21, where God provides garments for Adam and Eve after the Fall: "The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them" . This act is seen as a divine provision and a symbol of God's care and mercy, even after the disobedience of humanity.Theologically, the provision of skin-plates can be interpreted as the first instance of substitutionary atonement, a theme that runs throughout the Bible. The implication is that an animal's life was sacrificed to provide a covering for Adam and Eve's nakedness, prefiguring the sacrificial system that would later be established under the Mosaic Law. This act foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the "Lamb of God" (John 1:29), whose death provides a covering for sin. In the broader biblical context, garments and coverings often symbolize righteousness and purity. Isaiah 61:10 speaks of being "clothed with garments of salvation" and "arrayed in a robe of righteousness" . The skin-plates given to Adam and Eve can thus be seen as an early representation of God's provision of righteousness, covering their shame and sin. The use of animal skins for clothing also reflects the agrarian and pastoral context of the ancient Near East, where animal husbandry was a central part of life. Skins were a practical and readily available resource for making durable garments. This practical aspect underscores the reality of life after the Fall, where humanity had to work the ground and manage resources for survival. In summary, skin-plates in the Bible are more than mere garments; they carry deep theological significance. They represent God's provision, the necessity of atonement, and the foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. The narrative of skin-plates invites reflection on the themes of sin, sacrifice, and divine grace that permeate the biblical account. Concordance Skin-plates (1 Occurrence)Deuteronomy 14:10 Thesaurus Skin-plates (1 Occurrence)Skin-plates. Skinning, Skin-plates. Skins . Multi-Version Concordance Skin-plates (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 14:10 ... /s/skin-plates.htm - 6k Skins (27 Occurrences) Skinning (2 Occurrences) Swimming (8 Occurrences) Wings (81 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean that the Shulammite had dark skin (Song of Solomon 1:6)? | GotQuestions.orgWas Jesus black? | GotQuestions.org Was Jesus white? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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