ザクロ：聖書における神秘の古代のシンボル

Where are pomegranates mentioned in the Bible? Pomegranates appear in several places throughout the Holy Scriptures. We find them first in the book of Exodus. Here, God instructs Moses on the design of the priestly garments. The hem of the high priest’s robe is to be adorned with alternating golden bells and pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. This vivid imagery speaks to the beauty and significance of the pomegranate in ancient Israelite culture. The book of Numbers tells…