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Oct 27, 2022 · The manger was a symbol—Only a roughhewn, splintery, smelly feeding trough could have adequately illustrated the shocking condescension that the God of the universe displayed through Christ’s birth.
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?”
Aug 3, 2024 · A “manger” in the Bible refers to a feeding trough for animals, often made of wood or stone, where Jesus was laid after His birth in Bethlehem, signifying His humble beginnings (Luke 2:7). It represents a place of simplicity and humility, highlighting the contrast between His divine nature and earthly circumstances.
Dec 23, 2015 · The manger highlights the way God uses our deepest pain, our humiliation, the things we wish were different, the despised and the lowly, to bring him the greatest glory. God’s kingdom is upside down. The last shall be first, the weak shall be strong, and the foolish shall shame the wise.
Dec 24, 2017 · The sign to the shepherds was unmistakable. The manger is where the flock is fed. Here is Jesus Christ, the bread of life, to feed the flock of God. John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Crafted from simple materials, the manger is not just a physical representation but also a profound symbol that encapsulates key messages of Christianity – humility, simplicity, and divinity intertwined with humanity.
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.
