Definition: Symbol of humility, testing, or judgment in covenant narrative.
Scripture: Ps 23:4 Ezek 37:1–14 Joel 3:14
Tags: symbolism, covenant, prophecy
Type: Symbolic
Related: Mountain Imagery, Restoration
Sources: Valleys reflect spiritual depth.
Notes: Preterism interprets valleys as covenant transition zones.
Definition: Symbolic location of covenant judgment and divine reckoning.
Scripture: Joel 3:14 Zech 14:4–5
Tags: judgment, prophecy, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Day of the Lord, Separation
Sources: Valley represents decisive moment.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in AD 70.
Definition: Symbol of futility outside covenant truth, often linked to worldly pursuits.
Scripture: Eccl 1:2 Rom 8:20 Ps 39:5
Tags: ethics, spirituality, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Flesh, Unbelief
Sources: Vanity contrasts with spiritual substance.
Notes: Preterism sees vanity as overcome in covenant renewal.
Definition: Symbol of hiddenness or separation, removed through covenant fulfillment.
Scripture: 2 Cor 3:14–16 Isa 25:7 Heb 10:20
Tags: symbolism, covenant, revelation
Type: Symbolic
Related: Temple Veil, Unveiling
Sources: Veil conceals spiritual truth.
Notes: Preterism sees veil imagery as fulfilled in Christ.
Definition: Symbol of covenant access and spiritual transition at Christ’s death.
Scripture: Matt 27:51 Heb 10:19–22 Exod 26:33
Tags: symbolism, covenant, worship
Type: Typological
Related: Temple Veil, Sanctuary
Sources: Veil torn marks covenant shift.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in New Covenant access.
Definition: Covenantal metaphor for those chosen to receive grace and spiritual inheritance.
Scripture: Rom 9:23 2 Tim 2:20–21
Tags: identity, covenant, grace
Type: Typological
Related: Remnant, Saints
Sources: Vessels reflect divine purpose.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in New Covenant inclusion.
Definition: Spiritual triumph through covenant fulfillment and perseverance.
Scripture: 1 Cor 15:57 Rev 15:2 Rom 8:37
Tags: covenant, perseverance, reward
Type: Pastoral
Related: Overcomers, Rejoicing
Sources: Victory is spiritual and relational.
Notes: Preterism sees victory as present reality in Christ.
Definition: Covenantal ethic of watchfulness and spiritual readiness.
Scripture: Matt 25:13 1 Thess 5:6 Luke 21:36
Tags: ethics, covenant, perseverance
Type: Pastoral
Related: Urgency, Faithfulness
Sources: Vigilance reflects covenant awareness.
Notes: Preterism sees vigilance as first-century call with ongoing relevance.
Definition: Covenantal affirmation of the faithful, often through fulfilled judgment and prophetic accuracy.
Scripture: Rev 6:9–11 Isa 66:5 Matt 23:35–36
Tags: judgment, prophecy, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Martyrdom, Justice
Sources: Vindication confirms covenant truth.
Notes: Preterism sees vindication as fulfilled in AD 70.
Definition: Symbol of covenant connection and fruitfulness in Christ.
Scripture: John 15:1–8 Rom 11:17–24
Tags: symbolism, covenant, ethics
Type: Typological
Related: Vine Imagery, Fruitfulness
Sources: Branches must remain in the vine.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in spiritual union.