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OP I don't ever remember seen palm leaves used as token of
victory. I have seen "laurel" so used many times.
The Victor's Laurel Wreath.
In the Greek athletic games, a laurel wreath (Stephanos in Greek), or crown was given to the winner. In itself it was worth nothing, but it was a great honour to win and wear it. In mockery, the Romans gave Jesus a crown of thorns when he acknowledged to Pilate that he was king of the Jews (see Matthew 27:29; Hebrews 2:7).
Paul, in his preaching refers to this laurel wreath as a symbol of those who would win the race of life (see 1 Corinthians 9:24-27).
"...I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." (2 Timothy 4:7-8).
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted palmary wwh 03/04/04 03:20 PM Re: palmary Zed 03/05/04 01:26 AM Re: palmary wwh 03/05/04 01:43 AM Re: palmary dxb 03/05/04 09:15 AM Re: Nike Faldage 03/05/04 12:05 PM Re: Nike dxb 03/05/04 12:59 PM Re: Nike Faldage 03/05/04 01:21 PM Re: Nike Jackie 03/05/04 01:28 PM Re: Nike jheem 03/05/04 02:50 PM Re: palmary Bingley 03/05/04 07:15 AM
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