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'Before The Lord' Means The Ark
- The phrase "before the Lord" (Liphne Yahweh) means the ark of the covenant accompanies the army, not just God's abstract presence.
- The phrase signals God's localized, visible throne going with them into battle.
Localized Presence Vs. Omnipresence
- God is omnipresent but can be specially located in physical signs like the ark, sacraments, or temple.
- These localized signs connect God's creative work to tangible means of grace for people.
OT Signs Foreshadow Incarnation
- Old Testament signs (ark, temple) prepare for the incarnation as ultimate embodied presence.
- The OT uses created elements to make God's promises tangible, culminating in the Word becoming flesh.