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### Description
A symbolic action is something that someone does in order to express a certain idea. For example, in some cultures people nod their head up and down to mean "Yes" or turn their head from side to side to mean "No." Symbolic actions do not mean the same things in all cultures. In the Bible, sometimes people perform symbolic actions and sometimes they only refer to the symbolic action.
#### Examples of symbolic actions
* In some cultures people shake hands when they meet to show that they are willing to be friendly.
* In some cultures people bow when they meet to show respect to each other.
A symbolic action is something that someone does in order to express a certain idea. For example, in some cultures people nod their head up and down to mean "Yes" or turn their head from side to side to mean "No." In the Bible, sometimes people perform symbolic actions and sometimes they only refer to the symbolic action. Symbolic actions do not mean the same things in all cultures.
### Reasons this is a translation issue
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>Behold, a man named Jairus ... <u>fell down at Jesus' feet</u> ... (Luke 8:41 ULB)
Meaning of symbolic action: He did this to show great respect to Jesus.
>Look, I am standing at the door and am <u>knocking</u>. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to his home and will eat with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20 ULB)
Meaning of symbolic action: When people wanted someone to welcome them into their home, they stood at the door and knocked on it.