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In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the Bible is not a historical record but a map of your mind. Every story shows how your conscious thoughts and your imagination work together to shape reality. One of the symbols hiding the connection between this union is the  veil . The Veil in the Temple The veil in Solomon’s Temple (2 Chronicles 3:14) separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. Neville explained that the temple is your body, and the veil is the mental barrier between your conscious self and imagination. When Jesus dies, the veil tears from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51). This moment symbolises the end of separation — the realisation that imagination is divine, creative, and one with your conscious assumptions. Woman as the Symbol of Imagination In Genesis 2:23, woman is called “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh,” showing she manifests from man's  self-perception. Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his ...

The scroll is a powerful and recurring symbol in the Book of Revelation, often associated with mystery, authority, and the unfolding of destiny. Beyond its literal or prophetic context, the scroll holds a deeper psychological meaning—it represents the mental script or “inner record” each person carries within: the assumptions, beliefs, and feelings that shape their reality. It is the record of the ' word of God ' which is metaphor again for internal conscious dialogue - or mental voices and visions. The Scroll as a Metaphor for Consciousness In Revelation, the scroll is described as sealed and unreadable until the rightful one opens it: “And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.” — Revelation 5:1 This represents the inner mental script that governs our experience, yet remains hidden from conscious awareness until we awaken to its power. Our assumptions and beliefs act like seals on this ...

In the Bible, two sacred objects —the Urim and Thummim —were carried by Israel’s High Priest in the breastplate of judgment (Exodus 28:30). Their exact function remains mysterious, yet their symbolism fits beautifully within Neville Goddard’s teachings on imagination and manifestation. These objects offer us insight into the divine power within ourselves to manifest our desires. The Urim: The Light of Imagination Biblical Anchor: The word Urim comes from ’or (Hebrew for “light,” Exodus 28:30; Deuteronomy 33:8). Neville’s Insight: Imagination is the light that illuminates our inner world. Just as the Urim provided divine “light” to Israel, our imagination lights the way to what we wish to manifest. Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” This “lamp” is the inner light of imagination, guiding us toward the reality we choose to create. In Hebrew symbolism, light is not merely illumination but revelation —the dawning of an inner knowing. Th...

Among the more obscure-sounding laws in the Old Testament is the one that speaks of dietary restrictions in Leviticus 11. These practices are a somewhat crude attempt at the law of Assumption before it evolves into the ministry of Jesus .  God commands Israel to eat only those animals that both chew the cud and have a split hoof . Those that do only one are unclean: “You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud.” – Leviticus 11:3 “But you must not eat those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof. The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is ceremonially unclean for you.” – Leviticus 11:4  At face value, these sound like dietary rules. But according to Neville Goddard and the Law of Assumption, every detail in Scripture is symbolic of your own consciousness . These “animals” are not external creatures, but inner states —mental and emotional energies, assumptions, qualities of thought and reac...

In Neville Goddard’s interpretation of the Bible, every character represents a psychological state or faculty within you — not a literal person in history. Moses and Aaron are two symbolic aspects of your own mind, working together to shape and express your assumptions, which then create your reality. Moses: The Creative Power of Imagination Moses symbolises your imagination — the creative screen of space that conceives your desires. It is in imagination that all things begin. As Neville teaches, “Imagining creates reality,” and Moses represents that inner movement where you dare to assume a new state. Aaron: The Expression and Outward Assumption Aaron, as Moses’ brother and spokesman, symbolises your spoken word and outer expression — the bridge between the imaginal act and its physical appearance. According to Neville, your words reflect and reinforce your inner assumptions. When Moses (imagination) “puts words” into Aaron’s mouth (Exodus 4:15-16), this illustrates that your ima...

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not secular history, but a psychological drama unfolding within each individual. Every character, kingdom, and event represents states of consciousness , inner faculties, or processes of the imagination. When read symbolically, these verses from 2 Chronicles reveal much about inner conflict, spiritual neglect, and the continual shifting of awareness. 2 Chronicles 12:14 (KJV) "And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord." Neville-Style Interpretation The “evil” here isn’t moral wrongdoing, but a failure to align with divine imagination , which Neville calls the “I AM.” Rehoboam represents a state of consciousness that refuses to discipline the inner life. To “prepare the heart to seek the Lord” is to train the subconscious through inner attention—dwelling in the feeling of the wish fulfilled. When this inner work is neglected, the outer world becomes chaotic or stagnant. Notably, the name Rehoboam (רְ...

The Bible is a profound source of psychological symbolism, using vivid images and narratives to express inner states of consciousness and the workings of the mind. Many symbols reoccur throughout Scripture, weaving a coherent story of spiritual and mental transformation. This article explores the rich connections centred on the symbol of the tower —an image of strength, protection, identity, and ascent. We examine how the tower appears in Psalm 144 , the Song of Solomon , and the story of the Tower of Babel , alongside the nourishing imagery of breasts, all illuminated by Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption. Psalm 144:1–2 — The High Tower Within Psalm 144 opens with a powerful declaration: “Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle— My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the one in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me.” (NKJV) Here, the “high tower” symbolises an inner refuge and ...

Neville Goddard was a visionary teacher who revealed the Bible as a profound guide to our inner world, not a historical literal text. He taught that the stories, characters, and symbols in the Bible are actually reflections of our psychological states—maps of imagination and consciousness. Rather than seeing miracles as external events, Neville showed us that the real power lies within our own imagination. The Bible’s language is symbolic, describing how our thoughts and beliefs shape the reality we experience. With this fresh understanding, we see spiritual growth as an inward journey. The Bible’s teachings become tools to transform our inner states and unlock our creative power. One of the Bible’s most vivid metaphors—the Full Armour of God —beautifully illustrates this inner spiritual readiness. Let’s explore Neville’s interpretation and discover the power that each piece of this armour represents within us. The Full Armour of God: Neville Goddard’s Vision of Inner Spiritual Power T...

There’s a curious moment in 1 Samuel 14 where Jonathan, son of Saul, unknowingly tastes honey from a wild honeycomb during battle, unaware that his father had forbidden eating until victory was secured.  When the troops came to the honeycomb, they hesitated because they remembered the oath. But Jonathan had not heard that his father had bound the army with the oath; he reached out the end of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it into a honeycomb. He raised his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened. - 1 Samuel 14:27 This simple act—breaking a command—might seem like a mistake on the surface. Yet symbolically, it represents a profound moment: Jonathan’s consciousness, though unintentional, connects with the rich sweetness of assuming the fulfilled desire . His “enlightened eyes” signal an awakening—a shift in his inner state brought about by the experience of tasting what has already been won . This episode shows how even an accidental alignment with the feeling of acco...

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, everything hinges on assumption . You do not attract what you want—you express what you are. Every experience flows from the state you occupy. In this light, sackcloth and ashes are not signs of repentance in the traditional sense—they are the symbolic indicators that you’ve assumed a state that no longer serves you. Sackcloth represents the psychological discomfort of wearing the wrong identity. It is the scratchy, abrasive feeling of thinking thoughts that contradict the truth of who you really are. It shows up as discouragement, lack, or inner tension—the soul’s reaction to wearing an assumption out of harmony with “I AM.” Ashes are the dead residue of past beliefs. They’re what’s left when the fires of imagination have been burned through by long-held but limiting self-concepts. When you feel you’ve reached the end of yourself, when nothing external seems to answer—you are often sitting in ashes, ready to rise. This inner dynamic is perfectly cap...

A Symbolic Exploration through the Teachings of Neville Goddard The story of Jeremiah 36 is not a historical moment—it’s a richly symbolic drama that unfolds within the soul. Each character and action reveals the pattern by which inner vision becomes outer expression and how the world resists, then eventually yields to the invisible power of imagination. It’s a story in which the Bible demonstrates the allegory of the ‘Word of God’. 1. The Word Comes to Jeremiah (Verses 1–4) “And it came to pass... that this word came unto Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Take thee a roll of a book, and write therein all the words that I have spoken unto thee... from the days of Josiah even unto this day.” (Jeremiah 36:1–2) Neville’s Interpretation: Jeremiah—meaning "whom Jehovah has appointed"—represents your inner awareness, the imagination that hears from the divine "I AM." The command to write the vision down speaks to the first step in manifestation: defining the inner Word, ...

Let’s be honest—communion in church can be a strange experience. You line up solemnly to consume what looks and feels suspiciously like a sliver of pressed white cardboard. It’s holy cardboard, sure, but cardboard nonetheless. And yet, that tiny wafer is meant to symbolise divine sustenance—something deeply mysterious and powerful. It’s not too different from how the Israelites reacted when they first saw manna. They asked, “What is it?” Exactly. Manna: What Is It? “And when the dew that lay was gone up, behold, upon the face of the wilderness there lay a small round thing, as small as the hoar frost on the ground. And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another, It is manna: for they wist not what it was.” — Exodus 16:14–15 (KJV) The word manna comes from the Hebrew man hu? meaning “What is it?” (Exodus 16:15), a phrase that captures the mystery of divine sustenance. Manna wasn’t just food—it was something they couldn’t define. And in Neville Goddard’s framewor...

In Genesis 44:1-34 , we find a captivating narrative where Joseph, now second in command in Egypt, tests his brothers. As he accuses them of stealing his silver cup, which he claims to use for divination , the story takes a dramatic turn. On the surface, it seems like a simple tale of betrayal and accusation, but through the lens of Neville Goddard’s teachings, it holds insight into the power of imagination, guilt, and transformation. Let’s break down this passage, exploring the symbolic meanings that emerge when we interpret it through Neville Goddard’s framework of manifestation and consciousness. The Silver Cup: A Symbol of Imagination At the heart of the drama is the silver cup, which Joseph accuses his brothers of stealing. He says: "Is not this the cup from which my lord drinks and with which he indeed practices divination?" (Genesis 44:5) On first glance, this may seem like an odd mention of divination, but when interpreted symbolically, the cup represents som...

The Bible is not a historical document or religious text—it is a coded psychological drama, a spiritual map detailing the evolution of human consciousness,  dressed  up as history. Through stories, genealogies , architecture , and names, the Bible reveals how “ I AM ” —the divine sense of self—unfolds across inner states of being. In this guide, we’ll walk through the core features of that symbolic terrain, especially as interpreted through the mystical teachings of Neville Goddard. 1. The Bible as a Spiritual Allegory Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not secular history but divine psychology. Every character, city, nation, and object symbolises states within you. The Bible describes not events that happened thousands of years ago, but eternal processes happening within the soul. “The Bible is your autobiography, written symbolically.” – Neville Goddard 2. The Central Narrative: From Forgetfulness to Fulfilment The Biblical arc begins with man forgetting his divine o...

" Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me." These words from Psalm 23 are often quoted, yet rarely unpacked with the depth they deserve. In the light of Neville Goddard’s teachings, particularly the Law of Assumption, the rod and staff emerge not as physical tools but as rich symbols of inner power, direction, and mastery over the subconscious . The Rod: The Authority of Assumption A rod in biblical imagery is a sceptre—a symbol of kingship, dominion, and declared authority . Neville teaches that the Law of Assumption operates through the sustained and disciplined claiming of a state. When you assume a new identity with full conviction, you wield the rod. It is the firm inner stance that says, “This is who I am now,” regardless of what the senses may report. The rod is not used to plead or negotiate; it commands. It is the conscious directive you give to imagination , the affirmation that refuses to be double-minded. When Moses stretches out his rod over the sea, it par...