Number 13
There is a repetitive use of elements counting thirteen:
* 13 stars * 13 stripes * 13 arrows in the eagle’s talon * 13 letters in the motto * 13 laurel leaves * 13 berries on the branch * 13 brick levels of the pyramid
In the field of occult science, the number 13 is significant. Relative to this article, Nero ascended the throne of Pagan Rome on October 13. Nero is the prototype in the thirteenth chapter of Revelation of the end-time Antichrist. The Antichrist was born on October 14, 1963 in the United States. Calculating for the 24-hour rotation of the earth, October 14 falls within the range of possibility -- plus or minus one day -- of October 13.
Shield
The shield is reminiscent of the national flag. The Antichrist is under the protective care of the United States of America.
Archery metaphor
The "Bowman" is a hand-sign in which TWO fingers, the index finger and the middle finger, are positioned together to draw back the string on a bow. The Sign of the Bowman is also known as the Sign of Nimrod. The bow is associated with Joseph. “But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty [God] of Jacob; (from thence [is] the shepherd, the stone of Israel
” (Genesis 49:22-24). The bow
is associated with the Antichrist. “And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he
went forth conquering, and to conquer.” (Revelation 6:2). When the same two fingers of the Bowman are separated, they form a “V”, the Sign of
Peace. Olive Branch
According to Wikipedia (article, “Olive Branch”), “Deriving from its origins in Ancient Greece as a symbol of peace and prosperity, the olive branch is used throughout many western cultures to convey the idea of peace.”
The Antichrist is known as “The Greek”. (See my article, “The Book of Romans Predicts the Antichrist” (May 2006).) Precisely, he is part Macedonian, modeled after Alexander the Great. He is thus known as the “Little Horn” in Daniel 8:9.
“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them” (Acts 16:9, 10). This vision is prophetic of the role and mission of the Antichrist. He will restore the Gospel, don the imperial purple (verse 14), and exorcise the spirit from the Harlot of Babylon (verses 16-18; Revelation 14:8; 17:1-18; 18:1-24). Like Timothy, he will be racially mixed. Acts 16:1.
A second grace, also rendered “benefit”, will accrue to the world when the Macedonian Antichrist is “brought on [his] way toward Judaea”. “And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea” (2 Corinthians 1:15, 16).
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