WOLF and LAMB

 

Isaiah 11:9

King James Version

9 They shall not hurt nor destroy 

in all my holy mountain: 

for the earth shall be full 

of the knowledge of the Lord, 

as the waters cover the sea.

What do wolves and lambs have to do with the end times?

What do these have to do with the tribe of Benjamin?

Who do wolves and lambs represent in Scripture?

Can WOLVES and LAMBS co-exist?

Literally, one day.

Scripture says so.

Isaiah 11:6

King James Version

6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, 

and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; 

and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; 

and a little child shall lead them.

Isaiah 65:25

King James Version

25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, 

and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: 

and dust shall be the serpent's meat. 

They shall not hurt nor destroy 

in all my holy mountain, 

saith the Lord.

Spiritually, too.

What does the Bible say about the "wolf"?

Who does it refer to?

This, from a prophecy Jacob gave his sons.

They represent the 12 tribes of Israel.

One of whom was Benjamin -- the "wolf":

Genesis 49:27

King James Version

27 Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: 

in the morning he shall devour the prey, 

and at night he shall divide the spoil.

One personality that stands out is apostle Paul.

Of the tribe of Benjamin:

Romans 11:1

King James Version

11 I say then, 

Hath God cast away his people? 

God forbid. 

For I also am an Israelite, 

of the seed of Abraham, 

of the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5

King James Version

5 Circumcised the eighth day, 

of the stock of Israel, 

of the tribe of Benjamin, 

an Hebrew of the Hebrews; 

as touching the law, a Pharisee;

What does the Bible say about the "lamb"?

JESUS is that LAMB.

John the Baptist prepared the way for the LORD.

He also acknowledged JESUS, as SON of GOD:

John 1:29

King James Version

29 The next day John seeth Jesus 

coming unto him, 

and saith, 

Behold the Lamb of God, 

which taketh away the sin of the world.

John 1:34-37

King James Version

34 And I saw, and bare record 

that this is the Son of God.

35 Again the next day after John stood, 

and two of his disciples;

36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, 

he saith, 

Behold the Lamb of God!

37 And the two disciples heard him speak, 

and they followed Jesus.

Isaiah prophesied about JESUS:

Isaiah 53:7

King James Version

7 He was oppressed, 

and he was afflicted, 

yet he opened not his mouth: 

he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, 

and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, 

so he openeth not his mouth.

As "lamb", JESUS was that TRESPASS OFFERING.

The Book of Revelation spoke of JESUS:

Revelation 5:11-14

King James Version

11 And I beheld, 

and I heard the voice of many angels round about 

the throne and the beasts and the elders: 

and the number of them was 

ten thousand times ten thousand, 

and thousands of thousands;

12 Saying with a loud voice, 

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, 

and riches, and wisdom, and strength, 

and honour, and glory, and blessing.

13 And every creature which is in heaven, 

and on the earth, 

and under the earth, 

and such as are in the sea, 

and all that are in them, 

heard I saying, 

Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, 

be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, 

and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

14 And the four beasts said, Amen. 

And the four and twenty elders 

fell down and worshipped him 

that liveth for ever and ever.

Revelation 6:1

King James Version

6 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, 

and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, 

one of the four beasts saying, 

Come and see.

Revelation 22:1-5

King James Version

22 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, 

clear as crystal, 

proceeding out of the throne of God 

and of the Lamb.

2 In the midst of the street of it, 

and on either side of the river, 

was there the tree of life, 

which bare twelve manner of fruits, 

and yielded her fruit every month: 

and the leaves of the tree were 

for the healing of the nations.

3 And there shall be no more curse: 

but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; 

and his servants shall serve him:

4 And they shall see his face; 

and his name shall be in their foreheads.

5 And there shall be no night there; 

and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; 

for the Lord God giveth them light:

 and they shall reign for ever and ever.

PEACE is only POSSIBLE through JESUS.

JESUS is PRINCE of PEACE.

That was prophesied.

Isaiah 9:6

King James Version

6 For unto us a child is born, 

unto us a son is given: 

and the government shall be upon his shoulder: 

and his name shall be called Wonderful, 

Counsellor, 

The mighty God, 

The everlasting Father, 

The Prince of Peace.

While the "wolf" represents ferocity, the "lamb" represents docility.

Apostle Paul was from the tribe of BENJAMIN, and had wolf-like characteristics in his ministry, in His total devotion to the WORD.

JESUS was from the tribe of JUDAH, and had lamb-like characteristics in His ministry, in His devotion to GOD, and people He wanted saved.

Yes, indeed, the wolf and lamb can co-exist.

If we have JESUS in our heart.

If we have devotion like Paul's.

With GOD's SPIRIT in us.

As born again, we shall be saved.

From the other type of wolf.

Matthew 7:15

King James Version

15 Beware of false prophets, 

which come to you in sheep's clothing, 

but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

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FOURTH and TWELFTH

 

Proverbs 23:15

King James Version

15 My son, 

if thine heart be wise, 

my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

What do I mean by fourth, and twelfth?

What is their significance?

This being third in the series, we refer to two tribes in alliance.

JUDAH and BENJAMIN.

Judah is Jacob's fourth son.

Benjamin is Jacob's twelfth son.

SPIRIT led me to look into the significance of those numbers.

And here's what "Keys to Scripture Numerics" reveals --

The number FOUR:

"CREATION...WORLD"

The number TWELVE:

"GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION"

To understand further, we look into the main personalities of each tribe:

The tribe of Judah -- JESUS.

Representing "CREATION...WORLD":

Colossians 1:16-17

King James Version

16 For by him were all things created, 

that are in heaven, 

and that are in earth, 

visible and invisible, 

whether they be thrones, 

or dominions, 

or principalities, 

or powers: 

all things were created by him, 

and for him:

17 And he is before all things, 

and by him all things consist.

The tribe of Benjamin -- Paul.

Representing "GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION":

Romans 13:1-7

King James Version

13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. 

For there is no power but of God: 

the powers that be are ordained of God.

2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, 

resisteth the ordinance of God: 

and they that resist 

shall receive to themselves damnation.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, 

but to the evil. 

Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? 

do that which is good, 

and thou shalt have praise of the same:

4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. 

But if thou do that which is evil, 

be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: 

for he is the minister of God, 

a revenger to execute wrath upon him 

that doeth evil.

5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, 

not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: 

for they are God's ministers,

 attending continually upon this very thing.

7 Render therefore to all their dues: 

tribute to whom tribute is due; 

custom to whom custom; 

fear to whom fear; 

honour to whom honour.

JESUS created everything.

Paul taught governance, through his epistles.

Are you beginning to see it yet?

Why GOD made JUDAH and BENJAMIN group together.

1 Kings 12:21

King James Version

21 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, 

he assembled all the house of Judah, 

with the tribe of Benjamin, 

an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, 

which were warriors, 

to fight against the house of Israel, 

to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam 

the son of Solomon.

But, of course, that war was not to be.

As always, GOD has a purpose.

He is particular about peace, and order:

1 Corinthians 14:33

King James Version

33 For God is not the author of confusion, 

but of peace, 

as in all churches of the saints.

I imagine an astounding combination.

Especially for these end times.

JESUS from the tribe of Judah.

Paul from the tribe of Benjamin.

Both are particular about obeying GOD's law, will, and commands.

Both are particular about holiness, obedience, and perfection.

Something we all need in these last days.

Thanks to the "wolf" dream four days ago.

It made me look into the tribe of Benjamin.

Which opened many avenues for thought, and research.

So far, this is our third article in the "JUDAH and BENJAMIN" series.

If you're not born again yet, you can't appreciate SPIRIT.

Neither can you appreciate the LORD's ways.

The Bible holds TONS of TREASURES.

Only by being born again can you be taught rightfully.

And understand Scripture beautifully.

It's something I truly cherish.

This fellowship with SPIRIT.

More Benjamin articles here.

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JACOB blesses BENJAMIN

 

Genesis 49:1-2

King James Version

49 And Jacob called unto his sons,

 and said, 

Gather yourselves together, 

that I may tell you that which shall befall you 

in the last days.

2 Gather yourselves together, 

and hear, 

ye sons of Jacob; 

and hearken unto Israel your father.

Jacob, renamed "Israel" by GOD, blesses his sons.

He tells them of what shall "befall" them in the "last days".

Is that why GOD made me dream of the "wolf" yesterday?

Signifying the urgency of the times?

That we are truly in the last days now?

That got me thinking right as I write this today.

But that's how I write with SPIRIT.

He makes me take things, one step at a time.

He knows how I think.

He knows I will explore His clues, and leads.

Making sure I don't miss a thing.

Knowing there's a "discovery" somewhere.

Which I can't wait to tell you.

After I have come to know it first.

Through Scripture.

Yesterday, He led me to the tribe of Benjamin.

And to the blessing they received from Jacob.

It's only today I realized, the blessing was for the "last days".

Of what will "befall" his 12 sons and their tribes.

Including Benjamin:

Genesis 49:27

King James Version

27 Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: 

in the morning he shall devour the prey, 

and at night he shall divide the spoil.

Yesterday, we did a "word study" on that verse.

Jacob/Israel gave his last instructions to all 12 tribes:

Genesis 49:29

King James Version

29 And he charged them, and said unto them, 

I am to be gathered unto my people: 

bury me with my fathers in the cave 

that is in the field of Ephron the Hittite,

After which:

Genesis 49:33

King James Version

33 And when Jacob had made an end 

of commanding his sons, 

he gathered up his feet into the bed, 

and yielded up the ghost, 

and was gathered unto his people.

Thus ends Jacob's saga.

But his children live on.

All 12 tribes of Israel.

Benjamin being one.

The next post tells us of Moses' blessing.

Related material:

The WOLF dream

The BENJAMIN connection

JACOB's PROPHECY on the LAST DAYS

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TRIBE of BENJAMIN

 

Apostle Paul says:

Romans 11:1

King James Version

11 I say then, 

Hath God cast away his people? 

God forbid. 

For I also am an Israelite, 

of the seed of Abraham, 

of the tribe of Benjamin.

If you know anything about the tribe of Benjamin, then you'd understand the character of apostle Paul.

A man devoted to GOD's WORD.

Taking great risks, and all, in defense of the WORD.

What other traits characterize this tribe?

"The tribe is best known for its warrior-like people who were skilled in archery, slinging rocks, and left-handed fighting. The tribe also controlled the major city of Jerusalem early in Jewish history and produced the first king, Saul, of the United Kingdom of Israel. Later, the Benjamites united with the Judahites to control the Southern Kingdom of Judah, and most modern-day Jews are descended from one of these tribes."

-- Tribe of Benjamin in the Bible | Overview, History & Symbol

"These are descendants of the man Benjamin. They were called Benjamites.

During the Exodus, this tribe was the smallest but one (Numbers 1:36-37; Psalm 68:27). During the march its place was along with Manasseh and Ephraim on the west of the tabernacle.

At the entrance into Canaan it counted 45,600 warriors.

It has been inferred by some from the words of Jacob (Genesis 49:27) that the figure of a wolf was on the tribal standard.

This tribe is also mentioned in the New Testament (Romans 11:1; Philippians 3:5)."

-- Christian Answers

The verses describing the tribe of Benjamin:

Numbers 1:36-37

King James Version

36 Of the children of Benjamin, 

by their generations, 

after their families, 

by the house of their fathers, 

according to the number of the names, 

from twenty years old and upward, 

all that were able to go forth to war;

37 Those that were numbered of them, 

even of the tribe of Benjamin, 

were thirty and five thousand 

and four hundred.

Psalm 68:27

King James Version

27 There is little Benjamin with their ruler, 

the princes of Judah and their council, 

the princes of Zebulun, 

and the princes of Naphtali.

GOD commanded each of the 12 tribes to pitch their own "standards".

And a captain was appointed to lead each tribe:

Numbers 2:1-2

King James Version

2 And the Lord spake unto Moses 

and unto Aaron, 

saying,

2 Every man of the children of Israel 

shall pitch by his own standard, 

with the ensign of their father's house: 

far off about the tabernacle of the congregation 

shall they pitch.

Numbers 2:22-23

King James Version

22 Then the tribe of Benjamin: 

and the captain of the sons of Benjamin 

shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

23 And his host, 

and those that were numbered of them, 

were thirty and five thousand 

and four hundred.

Numbers 2:34

King James Version

34 And the children of Israel did 

according to all that the Lord commanded Moses: 

so they pitched by their standards, 

and so they set forward, 

every one after their families, 

according to the house of their fathers.

Apostle Paul speaks more of himself here:

Philippians 3:5

King James Version

5 Circumcised the eighth day, 

of the stock of Israel, 

of the tribe of Benjamin, 

an Hebrew of the Hebrews;

 as touching the law, a Pharisee;

As the men are brave, we also came to know a folly.

From which the tribe of Benjamin lost thousands of men.

Here's that story.

More articles here.

Related video:

The Tribe of Benjamin - Part 1

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The BENJAMIN connection

 Genesis 49:27

King James Version

27 Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: 

in the morning he shall devour the prey, 

and at night he shall divide the spoil.

That was the verse SPIRIT alerted me to this morning.

Showing another meaning of "wolf" in the Bible.

It represented the tribe of Benjamin.

One of the 12 tribes of Israel.

To better understand that verse, SPIRIT and I did a "word study".

And came up with these explanations from other Bible versions:

Genesis 49:27

Amplified Bible

27 “Benjamin is a [a]ravenous wolf;

In the morning he devours the prey,

And at night he divides the spoil.”

Footnotes

Genesis 49:27 The tribe of Benjamin invariably displayed courage and ferocity, particularly in their war with the other tribes. The tribe of Benjamin was absorbed by the tribe of Judah and is not mentioned after the return from the Babylonian captivity, except in connection with its former land or as the source of some individual person. Ehud, Saul, Jonathan, and the apostle Paul were Benjamites.

Genesis 49:27

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

27 Benjamin is a [a]ravenous wolf, in the morning devouring the prey and at night dividing the spoil.

Footnotes

Genesis 49:27 The tribe of Benjamin is fitly compared to a ravenous wolf because of the rude courage and ferocity which they invariably displayed, particularly in their war with the other tribes, in which they killed more men than all of their own numbers combined (Adam Clarke, The Holy Bible with A Commentary). The tribe was absorbed by the tribe of Judah and is not mentioned after the return from the Babylonian captivity, except in connection with its former land or as the source of some individual person. Ehud, Saul, Jonathan, and the apostle Paul were Benjamites.

Genesis 49:27

EasyEnglish Bible

Benjamin

27 Benjamin is like a hungry wolf. He kills an animal and eats it in the morning. In the evening, he gives what remains to his people.’[a]

Footnotes

49:27 Jacob is saying that Benjamin will go out and kill his enemies in the morning. And he will return in the evening. In the evening, he will give what he has taken from his enemies to his people.

Genesis 49:27

International Children’s Bible

27 “Benjamin is like a hungry wolf.

    In the morning he eats what he has caught.

    In the evening he divides what he has taken.”

Genesis 49:27

International Standard Version

On the Future of Benjamin

27 “Benjamin is vicious like a wolf;

    what he kills in the morning

        he devours in the evening.”

Bereshis 49:27

Orthodox Jewish Bible

27 Binyamin—a ze’ev (wolf) which tears in pieces; in the boker he shall devour the prey, and at erev he shall divide the plunder.

Genesis 49:27

Wycliffe Bible

27 Benjamin, a ravishing wolf (a ravenous wolf), shall eat the prey early, and in the eventide he shall part (the) spoils.

In SUMMARY, Benjamin "ravin as a wolf" means:

Benjamin is a [a]ravenous wolf;

The tribe of Benjamin invariably displayed courage and ferocity, particularly in their war with the other tribes.

The tribe of Benjamin is fitly compared to a ravenous wolf because of the rude courage and ferocity which they invariably displayed, particularly in their war with the other tribes, in which they killed more men than all of their own numbers combined (Adam Clarke, The Holy Bible with A Commentary).

Benjamin is like a hungry wolf.

Benjamin is vicious like a wolf;

Binyamin—a ze’ev (wolf) which tears in pieces;

Benjamin, a ravishing wolf (a ravenous wolf),

"Benjamin" was likened to that hungry, vicious wolf.

Representing the tribe's courage, and ferocity.

We shall find out more about Benjamin, through his birth.

That's for the next post.

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