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Visitation

Definition: Divine intervention in judgment or blessing, often linked to prophetic fulfillment.

Scripture: Luke 19:44 1 Pet 2:12 Isa 10:3

Tags: judgment, covenant, prophecy

Type: Preterist

Related: Day of the Lord, Vindication

Sources: Visitation marks covenant reckoning.

Notes: Preterism sees visitation fulfilled in AD 70.


Voice from Heaven

Definition: Symbol of divine authority and covenant proclamation.

Scripture: Rev 14:2 Matt 3:17 John 12:28

Tags: symbolism, prophecy, covenant

Type: Symbolic

Related: Throne Imagery, Revelation

Sources: Voice affirms divine message.

Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in Christ and apostolic witness.


Voice of Many Waters

Definition: Symbol of divine majesty and overwhelming presence.

Scripture: Rev 1:15 Ezek 43:2 Ps 93:4

Tags: symbolism, worship, prophecy

Type: Symbolic

Related: Throne Imagery, Revelation

Sources: Voice conveys divine authority.

Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in Christ’s exaltation.


Voice of the Bridegroom

Definition: Symbol of covenant joy and presence, often silenced in judgment.

Scripture: Jer 7:34 Rev 18:23 John 3:29

Tags: symbolism, covenant, celebration

Type: Typological

Related: Marriage Supper, Bride

Sources: Voice reflects covenant intimacy.

Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in spiritual union and judgment.


Voice of the Martyrs

Definition: Symbol of covenant testimony and cry for justice.

Scripture: Rev 6:9–11 Heb 11:37–40

Tags: testimony, judgment, covenant

Type: Symbolic

Related: Vindication, Saints

Sources: Voice affirms covenant loyalty.

Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in AD 70 vindication.


Vow Imagery

Definition: Symbol of covenant commitment and relational fidelity.

Scripture: Num 30:2 Ps 76:11 Acts 18:18

Tags: ethics, covenant, worship

Type: Symbolic

Related: Sacrifice, Obedience

Sources: Vows reflect covenant sincerity.

Notes: Preterism sees vow imagery as fulfilled in spiritual devotion.


Wages

Definition: The earned consequence or just recompense for one’s actions, particularly in covenantal or moral terms. In biblical usage, often contrasted with grace or gift.

Scripture: Rom 6:23 Rev 22:12

Tags: judgment, covenant, ethics

Type: Pastoral

Related: Death, Gift, Law, Grace, Covenant

Sources: Wages reflect the outcome of covenantal labor — whether under law or grace.

Notes: Preterism interprets “wages of sin” as covenantal death culminating in AD 70, contrasted with the unearned gift of life in Christ.


Wages

Definition: The earned consequence or just recompense for one’s actions, particularly in covenantal or moral terms. In biblical usage, often contrasted with grace or gift.

Scripture: Rom 6:23 Rev 22:12

Tags: judgment, covenant, ethics

Type: Pastoral

Related: Death, Gift, Law, Grace, Covenant

Sources: Wages reflect the outcome of covenantal labor — whether under law or grace.

Notes: Preterism interprets “wages of sin” as covenantal death culminating in AD 70, contrasted with the unearned gift of life in Christ.


Wailing

Definition: Symbol of mourning over covenant judgment and loss.

Scripture: Matt 24:30 Jer 9:1 Rev 18:9–19

Tags: emotion, judgment, prophecy

Type: Symbolic

Related: Lamentation, Mourning

Sources: Wailing reflects covenant grief.

Notes: Preterism sees wailing as fulfilled in AD 70 destruction.


Wailing Wall

Definition: Modern site of mourning, symbolizing the physical remnants of covenant judgment.

Scripture: Historical reference

Tags: history, symbolism, covenant

Type: Historical

Related: Temple, Mourning

Sources: Wall reflects covenant memory.

Notes: Preterism sees it as a reminder of fulfilled prophecy.