Plans in the Bible.
Occasionally, the Bible mentions specific plants which intrigues me, of all the plants in the plant kingdom - why are certain ones mentioned ? Mandrake is one of the first plants - mentioned in Genesis 13:14, other than 'we start in a Garden. Clearly plants are significant. Mandrake was highly regarded, when one woman asked for it & offered her husband for sex in exchange. It is suggested to help women conceive.
I looked into Mandrake & it’s interesting history. Mandrake has been used throughout history since- bible times. :)
It was believe the plant screamed when pulled from the grounds (as we witness in Harry Potter) so people use to tie a rope to it’s roots & the other end to a dog - who pulled the roots out & did ‘not die’( thankfully) - which was anticipated. It’s a plant that does have many medicinal uses -but be warned it’s one that can heal or poison depending on the amount - Plants teach us life or death lessons all the time. I do not recommend you play around with any plant or mushroom, unless you absolutely KNOW what you are doing, to avoid deadly consequences.
It often looks like a tiny human with big roots that resemble a body & legs -this is how it got it’s name Mandrake. I read (can't remember where-sorry) when Mandrake grew under the gallows it became more powerful by the sperm that fell from the victim during his hanging. yuk & yikes.
There are a few plants mentioned, some with specific instruction which leaves me wondering why some appear to be preferred over others.
I noticed a friend on IG posting a negative comment about the bible & God, it amused me - I’m pretty sure ’ this person has never read the bible. The bible phrase came to mind: Pearls before swine… there is no point even discussing with some - especially a person who knocks a book, they have not even read, any book. If you want to have an educated conversation/debate on any topic/book - at least understand what you are speaking of.
It didn’t upset me - perhaps in the sense that I think - IF he read the bible, he might feel better about somethings & understand - the bible is about LOVE. It upset me more, him disregarding God, I know for a fact this human had at one point - several people praying to God - for him... so he is disrespecting God & everyone else who prayed/prays for him. Anyhow, I am not judging, I like this human.. I've felt a bond - created by God - to him for a long time.. if anything, I'll pray he discovers what I have - unconditional love.
My life is better because of my relationship with God. Thank God! It’s been no ‘piece of cake’… even reading this blog -you will read & understand my journey with the bible has indeed progressed. The more I learned, the more I’ve read - including the history of the bible- (very interesting) has convinced me of The Word of God.
Don’t knock it until you try it! ;). This cute little guy was sure enjoyable to paint, smiling back at me. I wonder what bible plant I'll paint next.
In Gods garden there is no such thing as a WEED’.
Occasionally, the Bible mentions specific plants which intrigues me, of all the plants in the plant kingdom - why are certain ones mentioned ? Mandrake is one of the first plants - mentioned in Genesis 13:14, other than 'we start in a Garden. Clearly plants are significant. Mandrake was highly regarded, when one woman asked for it & offered her husband for sex in exchange. It is suggested to help women conceive.
I looked into Mandrake & it’s interesting history. Mandrake has been used throughout history since- bible times. :)
It was believe the plant screamed when pulled from the grounds (as we witness in Harry Potter) so people use to tie a rope to it’s roots & the other end to a dog - who pulled the roots out & did ‘not die’( thankfully) - which was anticipated. It’s a plant that does have many medicinal uses -but be warned it’s one that can heal or poison depending on the amount - Plants teach us life or death lessons all the time. I do not recommend you play around with any plant or mushroom, unless you absolutely KNOW what you are doing, to avoid deadly consequences.
It often looks like a tiny human with big roots that resemble a body & legs -this is how it got it’s name Mandrake. I read (can't remember where-sorry) when Mandrake grew under the gallows it became more powerful by the sperm that fell from the victim during his hanging. yuk & yikes.
There are a few plants mentioned, some with specific instruction which leaves me wondering why some appear to be preferred over others.
I noticed a friend on IG posting a negative comment about the bible & God, it amused me - I’m pretty sure ’ this person has never read the bible. The bible phrase came to mind: Pearls before swine… there is no point even discussing with some - especially a person who knocks a book, they have not even read, any book. If you want to have an educated conversation/debate on any topic/book - at least understand what you are speaking of.
It didn’t upset me - perhaps in the sense that I think - IF he read the bible, he might feel better about somethings & understand - the bible is about LOVE. It upset me more, him disregarding God, I know for a fact this human had at one point - several people praying to God - for him... so he is disrespecting God & everyone else who prayed/prays for him. Anyhow, I am not judging, I like this human.. I've felt a bond - created by God - to him for a long time.. if anything, I'll pray he discovers what I have - unconditional love.
My life is better because of my relationship with God. Thank God! It’s been no ‘piece of cake’… even reading this blog -you will read & understand my journey with the bible has indeed progressed. The more I learned, the more I’ve read - including the history of the bible- (very interesting) has convinced me of The Word of God.
Don’t knock it until you try it! ;). This cute little guy was sure enjoyable to paint, smiling back at me. I wonder what bible plant I'll paint next.
In Gods garden there is no such thing as a WEED’.
