arrow
a thin, straight rod made of reed or wood, about 50-70 cm in length; at one end is a sharpened point of stone or metal; at the other end a carved notch fits on the string of the bow; the notched end is sometimes fitted with two or more feathers that helped stabilize the arrow in flight; symbol of violence, punishment, danger
“arrow.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/arrow
- placeEgypt
Ancient kingdom of the Nile. Refuge of Abraham and Joseph, then a house of slavery, then the place from which …
- placeUr
Ancient Sumerian city on the Euphrates in southern Mesopotamia. Abraham's birthplace, called 'Ur of the Chalde…
- figureAbraham
Father of the Hebrew people. Called from Ur to Canaan and given the covenant promise. Lived around 2000 BC.
- customsWinnowing fork
A wide wooden fork used to toss threshed grain into the air. The wind carries the chaff away; the heavier grai…
- customsFoot-washing
The hospitality act of washing the dust off a guest's feet on arrival. In a society of dusty roads and open sa…
- conceptCovenant
A binding agreement between two parties, sealed by a sign — a meal, a sacrifice, a mark on the body. Used thro…