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  1. Oct 27, 2022 · The manger was a symbolOnly a roughhewn, splintery, smelly feeding trough could have adequately illustrated the shocking condescension that the God of the universe displayed through Christ’s birth.

  2. In the first stanza of ‘On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity’ the speaker begins by outlining the scene and setting. It is the morning of Christ’s birth. It is the time when the son of “Heav’n’s eternal King” was born. He brings with him to earth “Our great redemption”.

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  3. The manger, central to the nativity scene, holds an enduring and profound significance in Christmas celebrations worldwide. This simple yet powerful symbol is a testament to the humble beginnings of Jesus Christ, serving as a reminder of His accessibility to all who seek Him.

  4. Dec 22, 2023 · Manger. Christ lying in a manger that feeds animals symbolizes that He too will become our sustenance as the living bread. “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” (Jn 6:51) The manger has another significant meaning.

  5. Aug 16, 2023 · One of the most recognizable elements of these nativity scenes is undoubtedly the manger- that humble feeding trough where Mary and Joseph laid the newborn baby Jesus. But what does the manger symbolize in the grand narrative of Jesus’ birth, and why is it so important?

  6. The manger, often the centerpiece of the Nativity scene, holds profound symbolism. It was here that Mary laid the newborn Jesus, wrapped in swaddling clothes. The manger, represents Jesus’ role as the spiritual sustenance for humanity.

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  8. Nov 30, 2017 · Manger comes from the Latin word for chew or eat. It refers to a trough where horses and donkeys and cattle ate. For example, Luke uses it in Luke 13:15: The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it?”

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