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THE RESURRECTION OF ISRAEL 1948
This artwork depicts one of the most astonishing facts of history; the resurrection of the nation of Israel on May 14, 1948 after almost 2,000 years of non existence. On this day a united Israel took its place as a sovereign, independent state among the nations.
The fig tree is a symbol of Israel, so the new nation of Israel is here represented by the young fig tree miraculously planted by the hands of God among the broken, barren ruins of the land He had returned to them. The light at the point of planting represents God’s miraculous power in bringing this about.
The following verses are printed on this image in the Hebrew language:
Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion was in labor, she gave birth to her children.” – Isaiah 66:8
Thus says the Lord GOD: “I will gather you from the peoples, assemble you from the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.” – Ezekiel 11:17
The dark clouds represent the forces of hatred and evil that have endeavoured to destroy Israel and all trace of the Jews for all time. These forces still threaten Israel today.
The blue stripes on the national flag of Israel symbolize the stripes on a tallit, the traditional Jewish prayer shawl. The portrayal of the Star of David is traditional symbol of the Jewish people.
Artist: Jennifer Marshall
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