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Glory rings are instruments of worship recently inspired by the Holy Spirit to exalt our Lord as the
Glory of the Virgins (K'vod Betulim).
Rings are a type of jewelry that originally
derived its name from being used as a signet. More than simply
an ornament, it symbolized the authority of the wearer in the
household. The bride is emerging with a new-found sense of confidence
in her authority. Her confidence is the result of spending intimate
time in His presence. She is learning more about Him and who she
is in Him. The King has adorned her with His very own signet ring.
The Hebrew word hotham means signet or seal;
tabb' ath is translated signet ring. Seals were used for a variety
of purposes such as a mark of authenticity and authority and to
ratify a covenant. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite says
to her Beloved, "Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal
upon your arm; for love is as strong as death." (8:6)
Rings were worn by both men and women. All
ancient Israelites wore signet rings (Gen.38:18). Other "rings"
were worn on the toes, as well as bracelets on arms, ankles, and
wrists. One definition of a ring is a "circular band used
for adornment, a token of betrothal or marriage." Circular
in shape, with no beginning or end, rings are often said to symbolize
eternity and thus, the character of our Everlasting God.
The rich multi-colored ribbons touched with
gold prophetically speak of the colors of the virgins in Psalm
45. The five bells represent the five wise virgins who know, who
are intimately acquainted with, the Bridegroom in the beauty of
holiness.
The Hebrew word k'vod, sometimes translated
chabod or kabod, means weight or weightiness and indicates something
substantial or heavy. "Glory" is but one definition
of k'vod. It also can be translated
"honor, splendor, power, wealth, authority, magnificence,
fame, dignity, riches and excellency." It comes from a root
word meaning "to be heavy, glorious, notable or renowned"
and denotes the worth of something, such as when we say someone
or something carries weight. The Glory of God refers to His worthiness,
and to His presence in all the fullness of His attributes. In
Ex. 29:43 when the Lord says that the tabernacle will be consecrated
by His glory, He means that He Himself will dwell in the great
tent and make it holy by His presence. He desires to dwell in
us, His bride, making us holy, consecrated and set apart by His
very presence.
Betulah, bethulah and bitoolot are all ways
of translating the Hebrew word for virgin. Betulim is a plural
form. Interestingly enough, this word is sometimes used to refer
to either young men or young women. The bride of Christ includes
men and women and we must become accustomed to thinking with the
mind of Christ in this matter.
The essence of the K'vod Tseltsal or Glory
Rings is that they are instruments of worship, used to exalt our
Lord as K'vod Betulim (or K'vod Ha Bitoolot, as some might translate),
the Glory of the Virgins, the One Who lifts her head and crowns
her with His glory, the coming Bridegroom. They are not heavy-duty
weapons of war in the same category as flags and shields, and
are not "drums" or "tambourines." Although
made of wood, they are delicate and hand cut, decorated with hand-dyed
silk and organza ribbons. Camouflage fatigues are worn to war,
a silk bridal gown is worn to the altar. Glory Rings are the adornment
and worship instrument of the bride of Christ, honoring Him and
beckoning Him to return for His wise virgins, and should be used
as such.
All Glory Rings honor Yeshua, Jesus, as
our Beloved Bridegroom, the Glory of the Virgins. However, because
colors are so prophetically symbolic throughout scripture, each
Ring bears another name of the Lord as well.
Jer. 31:21 "Set up signposts, make
landmarks; set your heart toward the highway, the way in which
you went. Turn back, O virgin of Israel, turn back to these your
cities. How long will you gad about, O you
backsliding daughter? For the LORD has created a new thing in
the earth --- a woman shall encompass a man." The Hebrew
word for man used here is geber and can also be translated "hero,
champion, warrior, or mighty man". It describes a man of
strength or bravery. One suggested interpretation of this verse
is that our Lord is calling His bride to encompass or encircle
Him as El Gibbor, the Mighty God or God the Champion...our Messiah!
We are a reflection of His glory in the earth, yet our worship
encircles Him as a crown of glory. Through Isaiah, He is calling
us forth in this hour, saying, "Arise, shine; for your light
has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you...The sun
shall no longer be your light by day, nor for brightness shall
the moon give light to you; but the LORD will be to you an everlasting
light, and your God your glory." (Isaiah 60)
"For I," says the LORD, "will
be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her
midst." (Zechariah 2:5)
Our Lord has promised to inhabit our praises. As we worship Him, His
presence comes forth as might rushing waters, and in Him there is
healing, peace, deliverance, life and salvation. See Ezekiel 47.
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