Shadows of Messiah – The Presidents Code
The Presidents Code
The Presidents Code is a parable based upon the name meanings of the U.S. Presidents. Amazingly, their name meanings tell the story of the Biblical text, from the beginning of creation unto the days of Christ. In and of itself this is an incredible display of the Hand of God directing the course of history in America.
However, this is just the start. Based upon the premise of this code, it is seen that the very characters of the Presidents, from their personal characters to the events that occurred during their Presidencies reveal in parable form the exact same events of the Biblical narrative of which their name meanings describe. In other words, the history of the United States is displaying a giant parable of the Word of God.
Here’s a quick example. George Washington’s name meaning is speaking of God planting of the Garden of Eden. Washington’s character is that of the Father of the nation, pointing to THE Father who planted the aforementioned Garden. Today, Donald Trump is President who is in a major conflict with establishment (“deep state”). In the code, Trump’s Presidency is a parable of the time of Christ Jesus and His conflict with the establishment of His day.
Additionally, the wars which have occurred, the changes in the monetary system, the ‘party systems’ and political realignments which have occurred in this country’s history follow this ‘code’ as well.
Furthermore, the name meanings of the heads of the other two branches of government line up with perfect precision to the name meanings of the Presidents they serve with. The Vice Presidents, Speakers of the House, Chief Justices, President Pro Tempores and more recently the Senate and House Majority Leaders as well as the Chiefs of Staffs all fit into this code.
Jesus Christ taught by parables when He walked the earth (Psalm 78:1-2; Matthew 13:11-13, 34-35; Mark 4:34). These parables were based upon the natural world where Jesus used different aspects of creation to reveal the Word of God. This can be especially seen in man who is the crown of God’s creation, who was made in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27; 9:6; James 3:9). The word for image in Genesis 1:26-27 & 9:6 is צלם ‘tselem’ which literally means a shadow. Man is a shadow picture of God, and in specific His Word.
The LORD is in control of history and uses men to accomplish His desires, especially men and women who are put into positions of leadership. As the Scriptures say, ‘The heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord and He turns it whithersoever way He desires’ (Proverbs 21:1).
The English word history comes from the Latin word ‘historia’ which means the telling of a connected history or series of happenings. This corresponds to the Hebrew word סדר ‘seder’ which literally means ‘order.’ סדר ‘seder’ is the origin of the English word ‘story.’ History is a story. His Story.
“The world’s history is a divine poem, of which the history of every nation is a canto, and every man a word. Its strains have been pealing along down the centuries, and though there have been mingled the discords of warring cannon and dying men, yet to the Christian philosopher and historian — the humble listener — there has been a Divine melody running through the song which speaks of hope and halcyon days to come.” {James A. Garfield}
Name meanings:
In the Scriptures, the lists of people’s names tell stories based upon the meaning of their names. Every name has a meaning and is more than just an identifying sound. Here is a short example from Genesis chapter 5 of the names of the descendants of Adam to Noah.
Adam means man, earth.
Seth mean appointed.
Enosh means mortal man.
Cainan means to receive a possession.
Mahalaleel means the praise or splendor of God.
Jared means to descend.
Enoch means to dedicate, teach.
Methuselah means death is sent.
Lamech means the despairing one.
Noah means rest.
In ‘story form’ their names mean:
Man is appointed and receives mortality. The splendor of God will descend to earth, dedicated and teaching. His death shall bring the despairing rest.
Here we see in the name meanings of the Antediluvian Patriarchs, a prophetic picture of the coming of the Savior in the names of these men. Man (Adam and Eve) sinned in the Garden of Eden and is appointed mortality, or death. The promise of the Seed of the woman is given, a promise of redemption where man will overcome the sin that was brought forth by the serpent (Genesis 3:15). The Seed of the woman is promised to come down from heaven, teaching and making disciples. His death will bring the atonement and victory promised thousands of years earlier.
Through studying the name meanings of the U.S. Presidents, I have been convinced that not only does God use men to accomplish His purposes on earth, He sets them up in such a manner that the Word is preached in shadow picture, or parable form as well. It is a glory for His people to search these things out (Proverbs 25:2) and we are never disappointed at the treasure He has in store for us.
Romans 11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
Psalm 75:7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
Daniel 2:21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Here we see in Daniel that God sets up leaders of nations according to His timing. The Set times are in the Hand of the Lord. This is a principle seen throughout the Holy Scriptures. A few good examples are seen in Genesis 17:21 & 21:2 as well as in Exodus 9:5, Job 14:13 and Psalm 102:13. The most important example is of God Almighty sending His Son to earth at the set time (Galatians 4:4; Ephesians 1:10) which was prophesied by the prophet Daniel hundreds of years earlier (Daniel 9:24-27). So too, through this ‘code’ I hope the reader will see that it is God who has raised up the leaders of this nation, according to His appointed time.
God is in control of who is set up as the leaders of a nation and He establishes them according to His will.
Acts 4:28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Not only is He in control of the ‘whos’ and ‘whens,’ He also guides and directs the ‘whos’ according to His own purposes.
Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
To see how each individuals’ name fits into the parable of this code click the following link:
Name Meanings in Story Form. Each individual will have a link to their story.
Articles:
Presidents Code – Introduction
Six Party Systems
Following is a ‘chart’ which gives a quick synopsis of the Presidents Code:
George Washington The Garden planted Genesis 2
John Adams Adam in the Garden Genesis 2
Thomas Jefferson Serpent in the Garden Genesis 3
James Madison Seed of Woman vs. The serpent Genesis 3
James Monroe War between the seeds Genesis 3
John Quincy Adams War won by the Seed of woman Genesis 3
Andrew Jackson Victory of the Promised Seed Genesis 3
Martin Van Buren Cain, Abel & Seth Genesis 4
William Henry Harrison Days of Noah Genesis 6
John Tyler The ark of Noah Genesis 6-7
James Polk Mountains of Ararat, Noah’s vineyard Genesis 8-9
Zachary Taylor Covenant with Noah and his vineyard Genesis 8-9
Millard Fillmore Blessing of Shem, curse of Canaan Genesis 9
Franklin Pierce The Blessing of Shem Genesis 9
James Buchanan Nimrod and the Tower of Babel Genesis 10-11
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Genesis 12-21
Andrew Johnson Isaac Genesis 22
Ulysses S. Grant Jacob & Esau Genesis 25-28
Rutherford B. Hayes Jacob flees Genesis 29
James A. Garfield Jacob and Laban Genesis 29-31
Chester A. Arthur Jacob returning to Canaan Genesis 30-32
Grover Cleveland Jacob & the Angel Genesis 32
Benjamin Harrison Israel & Shechem Genesis 33-35
Grover Cleveland (2) Covenant between God and Jacob Genesis 35
William McKinley Joseph and his brothers Genesis 37
Theodore Roosevelt Joseph in Egypt Genesis 39-41
William Howard Taft Joseph’s in prison, exalted Genesis 39-47
Woodrow Wilson Joseph ruler of Egypt Genesis 41-50
Warren G. Harding Israel dwelling in Goshen Genesis 46-50
Calvin Coolidge Joseph & Israel in Egypt Genesis 50-Exodus 1
Herbert Hoover Joseph & Israel in Egypt Genesis 50-Exodus 1
Franklin D. Roosevelt Pharaoh & Moses Exodus 1-2
Harry S. Truman Deliverance from Egypt Exodus 1-19
Dwight D. Eisenhower Israel at Mt. Sinai Exodus 17-20
John F. Kennedy The 2nd Generation of Israel Numbers 20-36
Lyndon B. Johnson The book of Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 1-34
Richard Nixon Joshua and the Judges Joshua – 1 Samuel 2
Gerald Ford Samuel, Saul & David 1 Samuel 1-25
Jimmy Carter The struggles of David 1Samuel 16 – 2Samuel 24
Ronald Reagan King David 1 & 2 Samuel
George H.W. Bush Solomon 1 Kings 1-11
Bill Clinton Kings, Ezra & Nehemiah 1 & 2 Kings – Nehemiah
George W. Bush The Second Temple period Ezra – Malachi
Barack Obama The days of Jesus Matthew
Donald Trump Battle between Christ and Jewish leadership/the Crucifixion Matthew
Joe Biden End of Matthew to the beginning of Mark Matthew-Mark
Donald Trump (2) Death & Resurrection of Christ to His Advent Matthew – Mark
Chapter 1 Review
The Presidency of George Washington is a picture of the beginning of Creation, in particular the planting of the Garden of Eden by God, and the placing of man into the Garden. Washington’s Presidency depicts the role of God as Father. The ‘first,’ the ‘source,’ the ‘strong leader’ and General. Even the establishing of ‘precedents’ by Washington corresponds with the laws instituted by God which following generations would follow.
The heads of government during Washington’s Presidency depict Adam, the ruler of the land of peace, given a mouth to speak, called to be fruitful and increase, and given dominion over the earth. He was naked, or innocent and not ashamed. Sin had not yet entered the world. He was a ‘son of God’ who dwelt in the presence of the Almighty.
George Washington was the Nation’s first President, who was also known as the Father of the United States. The office of President was formed with Washington in mind. As President he would set many precedents which subsequent Presidents would follow. Washington ran unopposed for President in the 1788 and 1792 elections receiving 100% of the popular and electoral votes. These various aspects of his life and Presidency correspond with his name meaning which displays a picture of the Heavenly Father planting the Garden in Eden.
George comes from the Greek word Γεωργιος ‘Georgios’ which means a farmer, one who works the earth. The Almighty is described as the “farmer” who planted the Garden of Eden.
Genesis 2:8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.
Scripture likens God to a farmer, in fact He is the first farmer. This is seen in Matthew 13:37-43 in the parable of the sower as well as in Isaiah 28:23-29 where the prophet speaks of God teaching man how to farm. In John 15:1, the Father is called a ‘husbandman’ which in the Greek is γεωργός ‘georgos.’ This word is the origin of the name George.
Washington means a people on a hill by a river, pointing to the Garden of Eden, the Mount or hill of God (Ezekiel 28:13-14) from whence sprang four rivers (Genesis 2:10). It is interesting to note that the United States was referred to as a ‘city on a hill’ by the Founders of this nation, referring back to the words of Jesus Christ in reference to this heavenly hill of God (Matthew 5:14). America is also a place of many rivers which the prophet Isaiah may have foresaw thousands of years ago (Isaiah 18:7).
Here we see a pretty clear picture in the meaning of Washington’s name of the account in Genesis 2 where God the Father plants a garden called Eden. Further connecting the beginning of mankind’s history with the beginning of our Nation’s history is George Washington’s belief of the United States being formed by the Mighty Hand of God…
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George Washington’s Inauguration
Speaker of the House Frederick Muhlenberg
President Pro Tempore John Langdon
Speaker of the House Jonathan Trumbull, Jr.
President Pro Tempore Richard Henry Lee
President Pro Tempore John Langdon (2)
Speaker of the House Frederick Muhlenberg (2)
President Pro Tempore Ralph Izard
Speaker of the House Jonathan Dayton
President Pro Tempore Henry Tazewell
Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth
President Pro Tempore Samuel Livermore
President Pro Tempore William Bingham
John Adams Presidency
President John Adams
The Presidency of John Adams is picture of the days of Adam in the Garden. Adam was given a help-meet who became his wife, a gift from the Most High. He was called to work the garden and to guard it. However, Adam did not fully perform his duties and would allow the serpent to sneak into Eden.
The character of John Adams depicts well Adam in the Garden. He was looked upon his peers as a man of unquestionably integrity, just as Adam was created sinless. He was a Son of Liberty who stressed virtue amongst his cabinet and inhabitants of America. The Alien and Sedition Acts were his downfall which point to Adam’s inability to protect the Garden from the serpent.
After George Washington refused a third term as President, the first Presidential election took place in 1796 in which multiple men attempted to be elected. In a close decision, John Adams defeated Thomas Jefferson by 3 electoral votes to become the second President of the United States.
The meaning of Adams’ name is speaking of God placing Adam in the Garden of Eden.
John comes from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן ‘Yochanan’ which means Yah is gracious or the camp of Yah.
Adams comes from the Hebrew word אדם ‘Adam’ meaning man. Here we see the Lord, by His grace, putting Adam in the Garden of Eden, the camp of God (Hebrews 12:22)….
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Vice President Thomas Jefferson
House Speaker Jonathan Dayton continued
President Pro Tempore William Bradford
President Pro Tempore Jacob Read
President Pro Tempore Theodore Sedgwick
President Pro Tempore John Laurance
President Pro Tempore James Ross
House Speaker Theodore Sedgwick
President Pro Tempore Samuel Livermore
President Pro Tempore Uriah Tracy
President Pro Tempore John E. Howard
President Pro Tempore James Hillhouse
Thomas Jefferson Presidency
Thomas Jefferson’s presidency is a picture of the infiltration of the serpent into the garden of Eden and the leading astray of mankind. The ‘light bringer’ who brought sin and the curse into the world. Man was punished for not guarding the garden and allowing the deceiver to corrupt the Word of God.
Jefferson’s character as one who doubted the words of the Holy Scriptures depicts the doubt which the serpent brought to Adam and Eve. He did not believe in the miracles attributed to Jesus in the Bible and decided to ‘make’ his own Bible which has come to be known as the ‘Jefferson Bible’ consisting of forty six pages, corresponding to the forty six words which the serpent spoke to Eve in the Garden. He was a leader in the Enlightenment, which corresponds with the false light of the serpent brought forth in the Garden.
The 1800 Election became known as the “Revolution of 1800” as Thomas Jefferson defeated incumbent John Adams to become President and saw the Democratic-Republican party take control of both Houses of Congress. After this election there would never again be a Federalist at the head of government. Chief Justice John Marshall was a Federalist but Justices are not considered to be a part of political parties. Democratic-Republicans were able to successfully portray themselves as the party of the common man and set up the Federalists as the party of the aristocracy. This tactic brought them control of government for the next 25 years until the end of James Monroe’s Presidency and the rise of two new political factions which would form out of the Democratic-Republican party.
Jefferson was re-elected to President in 1804 in one of the biggest landslides in history over Charles Pinckney. His popularity and influence over the country led to the time period of Democratic-Republican control which was dubbed the era of Jeffersonian Democracy.
Thomas Jefferson’s presidency is a picture of the serpent who deceived Eve by bringing doubt to the Word of God (Genesis 3:1-5). Thomas comes from the Hebrew word תָּאוֹמָא ‘ta’oma’ which means a twin in Hebrew and is linked to doubt in Scripture (John 20:27). Doubt is the tool that the adversary used to deceived Eve, “hath God said?”
Jefferson means son of Geoffrey. Geoffrey is a Germanic word consisting of ‘gawia’ meaning territory, ‘walah’ meaning stranger, ‘gisil’ meaning hostage and ‘frid’ meaning peace. Here in this name is a depiction of a stranger who enters a territory and takes peace hostage. This is what the serpent did when he entered the Garden of Eden and led Adam and Eve to partake of the fruit which they were commanded not to eat (Matthew 13:25, 39). This sin took peace from mankind leading to continuous warfare and conflict throughout man’s history (James 4:1; 3:14-18; Genesis 3:15)….
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President Pro Tempore Abraham Baldwin
President Pro Tempore Stephen R. Bradley
President Pro Tempore John Brown
President Pro Tempore Jesse Franklin
President Pro Tempore Joseph Anderson
President Pro Tempore Samuel Smith
House Speaker Joseph Bradley Varnum
President Pro Tempore Stephen R. Bradley (2)
President Pro Tempore John Milledge
James Madison Presidency
The Presidency of James Madison is a picture of the war between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. Man was cast out of the Garden due to his disobedience and kept from re-entering by Cherubim. Man lost dominion to the old serpent, the devil. Separated from his home, no longer ruler over the earth.
The War of 1812 and Madison’s contributions to the writing of the Constitution and Bill of Rights depicts this warfare between the seeds. The age old struggle between freedom and tyranny.
James Madison easily defeated Charles Pinckney in the election of 1808 to become the 4th President of the United States. Madison was Thomas Jefferson’s Secretary of State and along with Jefferson was considered a founder of the Democratic-Republican party. His popularity diminished during his Presidency however, due in large part to opposition of the War of 1812. Despite having less support in 1812, Madison was re-elected to the Presidency by defeating Rufus King in the closest contest to that point in history.
Madison’s name is a picture of the battle between the Seed of the woman and the Seed of the serpent spoken of in Genesis 3 after Adam and Eve partook of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
James comes from the Hebrew name יעקב ‘yaakov’ or Jacob which means the one who grabs the heel. This word is related to battle in the sense of a conflict between two parties. יעקב ‘yaakov’ comes from the root word עקב ‘aqav’ which means heel as in the heel of the Seed of the woman which will be bruised by the serpent (Genesis 3:15) and is also translated as ‘subtlety’ as seen in 2 Kings 10:19. Further linking to the war with the serpent is that עקב ‘aqav’ is associated with poisonous creatures which bite at man’s heel such as scorpions, serpents and spiders.
Madison means warrior from the Germanic name ‘Mathildis’ meaning strength in battle. Here we see the picture of the warfare which commenced on earth when the serpent deceived Adam and Eve and the promise that the Seed of the woman would prevail over the serpent.
Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
Madison’s last name means warrior as mentioned previously, but also traces back to the name Matthew which comes from the Greek word Mατθαῖος ‘Matthaios’ which means ‘gift of Yah.’ The warfare between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent is won through the gift of Messiah (John 3:16; Colossians 2:15), whose death on the cross brings liberty to all those held captive to sin and death (Galatians 5:1). This war is depicted in the War of 1812 which occurred during the Presidency of James Madison and was dubbed the “Second War for Independence”.
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Vice President George Clinton continued
House Speaker Joseph Bradley Varnum continued
President Pro Tempore John Milledge continued
President Pro Tempore Andrew Gregg
President Pro Tempore John Gaillard
President Pro Tempore John Pope
President Pro Tempore William H. Crawford
President Pro Tempore Joseph B. Varnum
President Pro Tempore John Gaillard (2)
James Monroe Presidency
The Presidency of James Monroe continues the picture of the battle between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. The prophesy that the serpent would bruise the heel of the Seed of the woman and He would bruise his head. Man is exiled into a foreign land, where mourning and fear enter his existence.
Monroe was the last of the Revolutionary War heroes whose Presidency saw the end of the First Party System which depicted the days of Adam in the Garden. Through an attempt to unify the Federalists and Democrat-Republicans, the fall of the ‘Old Republic’ was seen paving the way for a new era in American history. This mixture of parties corresponded with the mixture of the tree of knowledge of good and evil which led to Adam and Eve being exiles and a ‘new era’ in the history of man commencing.
Like Madison before him, James Monroe ascended to the Presidency from the position of Secretary of State. He was supported for President by both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and soundly defeated Rufus King for the Presidency gaining nearly 70% of the popular vote. During his first term in office the ‘Era of Good Feelings’ was established in which the Federalist party faded away and left the Democratic-Republican party as the sole party of the nation. As a result, Monroe ran unopposed in the 1820 election, the last time this would ever happen.
The name meaning of James Monroe is a continuation of the meaning seen in Madison’s Presidency of warfare between the Seed of the woman and the serpent and his seed.
Again, the meaning of the name James refers to battle. The theme of the warfare between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent continues.
Monroe means ‘from the mouth of the Roe,’ which is a river in Ireland. Roe comes from the Irish word ‘rua’ meaning red. This is linked to blood, the river of life. The word for red in Hebrew is אדום ‘adom’ which comes from the root דם ‘dam’ which means blood. Literally, דם ‘dam’ is speaking of a liquid which flows through a door as seen in the human body where blood flows through the valves of the heart. Further linking this concept is that word ‘roe’ also means the ‘fully ripe internal egg in the ovaries’ of a female. Yet another connection to the battle of the two seeds (Genesis 3:15).
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1816 Election
Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins
House Speaker Henry Clay (2) continued
President Pro Tempore John Gaillard (2) continued
President Pro Tempore James Barbour
President Pro Tempore John Gaillard (3)
House Speaker John W. Taylor
1820 Election
House Speaker Philip Pendleton Barbour
House Speaker Henry Clay (3)
The Presidency of John Quincy Adams is a picture of the promise of God to redeem man from the enemy. Although man had been cast out of Eden, he is given the promise that the way back to paradise will be given. This will come through the struggle of the two seeds, where the Seed of the woman will prevail.
This theme of war and grace is seen in the character of Adams who was the author of the Monroe Doctrine which depicted the war between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. His opposition to slavery further depicts the theme of the warfare between the seeds where liberty comes through Messiah while slavery comes through the serpent.
The 1824 election saw four men from the Democratic-Republican party run for office. Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, William H. Crawford and Henry Clay were the candidates for President, all with varying views of government. Andrew Jackson won the popular vote and electoral vote but due to the four way division was not able to obtain the majority of electoral votes needed to become President. As mentioned previously, Henry Clay used his influence as Speaker of the House to bring John Quincy Adams into the White House.
The Presidential election of 1824 was one of the most controversial and significant in history. This election began the 2nd Party System or 2nd Era in American history. James Monroe was the last of the Founders who served as President and the end of his Presidency ended this era in American history. John Quincy Adams was the son of Founder John Adams which displays the transition from the generation of the Founders to the next generation of Americans. This 2nd Era in American history corresponds with the 2nd Dispensation of the Bible where mankind would dwell outside of the Garden until the time of Abraham.
The main issues of this time period in American history were slavery and the expansion of the United States westward. These issues parallel the population boom spoken of in Scripture (Genesis 6:1) along with the issue of slavery to sin and death which would not end until the coming of the Promised Savior. Details of this Promised Savior would not come to mankind during this time. It would not be until the Patriarch Abraham was called by God that more revelation of God’s Promise would come. This would begin the third era of the Biblical narrative which was displayed in the 3rd Party System of America beginning with the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
John Adams was a picture of Adam in the Garden, his son John Quincy Adams is a picture of man outside of the Garden. John means the camp of Yah and Adams means man.
Quincy comes from the Latin word ‘quintus’ which means five. The word for five in Hebrew is חמש ‘chamesh’ which means grabbing of a tool by the hand as the hand consists of five fingers. This can be in reference to the tools of agriculture that Adam would now need to take up (Genesis 3:18-19) but also weapons of war.
Here it is seen that Adams’ Presidency would be a continuation on the theme of warfare between the seeds and the curse that came upon the earth due to sin. However, the main theme of the name meanings in John Quincy Adams’ Presidency is speaking of the promise of victory over sin and death through the Seed of the woman. This is further seen in the meaning of John Quincy Adams’ name as John means not only the camp of Yah, but also the grace of Yah. Quincy is the number five which is well known amongst Biblical scholars as the number of grace.
Both warfare and grace are associated with the number five. This is because the warfare that began in the Garden is ended by the Messiah, the gift of grace to mankind (Job 14:14; 40:2). Even the word Christ depicts this number five as this word is used 555 times in the Bible. The implements of agriculture and or war in the hands of man are also related to the number five through the Hebrew word for bread which is לחם ‘lechem.’ לחם ‘lechem’ means bread, but also to fight. The picture here is of the flour and water being kneaded in the hands of the bread maker as a depiction of conflict or fighting. This connection between warfare and strife and bread is a part of the punishment Adam was given in the Garden after partaking of the tree of knowledge.
Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
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1824 Election
Vice President John C. Calhoun
House Speaker John W. Taylor (2)
President Pro Tempore John Gaillard (3) continued
President Pro Tempore Nathaniel Macon
House Speaker Andrew Stevenson
President Pro Tempore Samuel Smith (2)
Andrew Jackson Presidency
Andrew Jackson’s presidency continues the theme of the Son of Man coming to earth to save all those who would believe on Him. Eve believed that Cain was this promised Seed but found out that he was a murderer like his ‘father’ the devil. The Promised Seed is promised to overcome the ‘heel grabber/bruiser’ on the hill of Calvary, bringing great glory. This promise of the Seed would pass down through the millenia to the days of Abraham, who was given the promise that the Seed would come from his lineage.
The theme of the two seeds, one good the other evil, is exemplified in Andrew Jackson’s life. A man that did not live a holy life yet, in the end repented and turned to the Most High. So too, it was not the first seed of Adam that would defeat the serpent, but the Last Adam that would. His battles with the National Bank depict the war between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. Though Andrew Jackson lived most of his life as a carnal, unregenerate man, yet in the end his repentance led to his salvation.
In the 1828 election, Andrew Jackson defeated incumbent John Quincy Adams handedly after campaigning for four years on the “corrupt bargain” of Adams and Henry Clay which prevented him from becoming President in 1824 despite obtaining the most popular and electoral votes of that election. This election brought about an era of ‘Jacksonian democracy’ which would dominate the 2nd Party System.
Jacksonian democracy was a continuation of the ideals of Jeffersonian democracy which was a philosophy of small federal government with most government power residing at the state level. The main difference between the two philosophies is that Jacksonians believed in a strong executive branch of the Federal government who would seek to implement the will of the people. The Jacksonians opposed the Whigs during this era who wanted a strong national government with Congress being the most powerful entity in Washington.
Andrew Jackson’s name meaning is speaking of the Promised Seed and the hope of Adam to overcome the devil along with the power he held of death due to sin (Hebrews 2:14).
Andrew comes from the Greek word ανηρ ‘aner’ which means man.
Jackson means son of Jack which is a diminutive of John. John, again means the grace of Yah. Jackson’s name depicts the Son or Seed, who would bring the grace of God.
Here we see two consecutive Presidents whose names bring forth the Promise of the Seed of the woman. As mentioned before, repetition is used in the Bible to bring emphasis upon a point. The Promise of the Seed of the woman is at the foundation of the whole Biblical narrative.
After Adam and Eve were given the promise of the Seed of the woman who would defeat their enemy the serpent, they immediately started looking for its fulfillment. This will be discussed in more detail throughout this chapter. Adam and Eve thought Cain would be this Seed, but in reality he turned out to be of the wicked one (1 John 3:12). After Abel was murdered, Seth would become the son through whom the Promised Seed would come (Genesis 4:25).
This theme of the two seeds, one good the other evil, is exemplified in Andrew Jackson’s life. He was a man that did not live a holy life yet, in the end repented and turned to the Most High. So too we see in Scripture that it was not the first seed of Adam that would defeat the serpent, but the Last Adam that would (1 Corinthians 15:45).
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1828 Election
Vice President John C. Calhoun continued
House Speaker Andrew Stevenson continued
President Pro Tempore Samuel Smith (2) continued
President Pro Tempore Littleton Tazewell
President Pro Tempore Hugh Lawson White
1832 Election
Vice President Martin Van Buren
House Speaker John Bell
President Pro Tempore George Poindexter
President Pro Tempore John Tyler
House Speaker James K. Polk
Chief Justice Roger B. Taney
President Pro Tempore William R. King
Martin Van Buren Presidency
Martin Van Buren’s presidency continues with the storyline of the war between the seeds. The battle between good and evil. Cain murdered his brother Abel, but God gave Adam and Eve another child, Seth. Through Seth the Seed of the woman would come. Here the two camps separate, the seed of Cain to the one side, the seed of Seth to the other.
Van Buren was so closely tied to Andrew Jackson that some historians describe his Presidency as the ‘third term of Jackson.’ So too, his Presidency continues the theme of the war between the seeds. Van Buren, however, depicts the life of Cain who was of the evil one.
With Andrew Jackson’s backing, Vice President Martin Van Buren was able to obtain the necessary votes to be elected as the 8th President of the United States despite Whig attempts to run multiple candidates to prevent Van Buren from gaining the electoral majority needed.
Martin Van Buren’s name meaning is speaking of the state of man after the Fall and the exile out of the Garden. The war between the Seed of the woman and seed of the serpent is displayed in Cain who was of the wicked one, the first builder of cities.
Martin traces back to the Roman name ‘Martinus’ which is a derivative of ‘Martis’ and the source of the name Mars. This word is also related to the Latin word ‘mas’ which means a male. In Roman mythology Mars is the god of war which began in the beginning with the first male Adam and his decision to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Van Buren means ‘of the city’ or ‘of neighbors.’ Here we see a picture of Cain, the first murderer or man of war who went and built a city (Genesis 4:8-17).
In the Hebrew language, cities are seen primarily as negative entitities. The Hebrew word for city is ער ‘ar’ which also means darkness, or an enemy. This is why Scriptures display cities in a negative light for the most part. The word for city in Hebrew can also be spelled עיר ‘iyr’ which is also translated as a donkey depending upon the context of what is being said. This is because donkeys are of dark color.
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President Martin Van Buren
1836 Election
Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson
House Speaker James K. Polk continued
President Pro Tempore William R. King continued
House Speaker Robert M.T. Hunter
William Henry Harrison Presidency
President William Henry Harrison
The Presidency of William Henry Harrison is speaking of the days that the population of mankind increased and men joined forces to war against each other. It was during this time that Noah was called by God to build an ark.
Harrison’s life depicts this time of violence and war as he was a brigadier general in the War of 1812, and gained national fame in the Battle of Tippecanoe where Harrison defeated the Shawnee at Prophetstown and burnt the city to the ground.
Due to the Panic of 1837 and the ensuing economic depression, William Henry Harrison was able to easily defeat incumbent Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. Harrison ran as the War hero of the battle of Tippecanoe which occurred during the War of 1812. The Log cabin campaign of Harrison and the song “Tippecanoe and Tyler” was highly successful in portraying Harrison and Vice Presidential candidate John Tyler as “common men”. This gave them the advantage over Van Buren despite both men being of the aristocratic class. Previously, Democrats had been able to portray the Whigs as the party of the aristocracy and elite which enabled them to keep control of Congress and the Presidency for nearly 20 years.
William Henry Harrison’s name meaning depicts mankind joining forces to form armies and war against each other as seen in Genesis 6:5, and 6:13. William comes from the Germanic words ‘wil’ meaning desire and ‘helm’ meaning the head, or helmet/protection.
Henry comes from the Germanic words ‘heim’ meaning home and ‘ric’ meaning power or ruler.
Harrison means son of Harry which is from the name Henry/Harold. Henry again means home power or ruler. Harold comes from the Old English name ‘Hereweald’ meaning leader of the army. ‘Here’ means army and ‘weald’ means leader or ruler. Here then in all three of Harrison’s name is a depiction of warfare.
Harrison’s life depicts this meaning of violence and war. He was a brigadier general in the War of 1812, receiving a Gold Medal. Harrison gained national fame in the Battle of Tippecanoe where he defeated the Shawnee at Prophetstown and burnt the city to the ground. The name of the city was called Prophetstown in honor of Tecumseh’s brother Tenskwatawa who was a Shawnee prophet who proclaimed Americans as the children of the devil, the “spawn of the Great Serpent”. Tenskwatawa means “One With Open Mouth”. This points to Noah who was the sole preacher of righteousness during his days (1 Peter 2:5).
Harrison took the oath of office on March 4th, 1841 and died exactly one month later of pneumonia. Pneumonia is a disease of the lungs from whence comes our breath. The Hebrew word for breath is רוח ‘ruach’ which also means spirit. It was during this time that the wickedness of the inhabitants of the earth began to grieve God. This wickedness led to the Flood.
Genesis 6:6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
The word ‘repented’ in Genesis 6:6 comes from the Hebrew word נחם ‘nacham’ means to breath strongly, as in one who is sorry.
Harrison’s Presidency lasting one month is yet another connection to the violence of the days of Noah. The duration of a month is roughly 30 days, based upon the cycle of the moon. Near the beginning and end of each month the moon is in the shape of a crescent sword which is why one of the Hebrew words for moon, סהרון ‘saharon’ literally means a crescent.
William Henry Harrison’s month long Presidency is the shortest in history. This connects yet again to the days of Noah which the Lord shortened (Genesis 6:3). While Harrison had the shortest Presidency in history, he is responsible for the longest Inaugural Address ever given. Harrison’s speech took nearly two hours to read on a cold, wet day in which he wore no coat or hat. Many believed that the pneumonia which killed him was a result of the bad weather and poor attire he wore.
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President William Henry Harrison
1840 Election
Vice President John Tyler
President Pro Tempore Samuel Southard
John Tyler Presidency
The Presidency of John Tyler is speaking of the days of Noah and the building of the ark, the covering of the ark with pitch to escape the coming Flood. Noah and his family escaped the flood by the ark, which was set upon the ‘joyful rock,’ Mt. Ararat.
Tyler is best known for his belief in following the Constitution strictly, corresponding with Noah who never wavered from walking in the ways of the Lord. His firm belief in the atonement of the Son of God points to the shadow picture of the Flood which depicts the washing away of sin by the blood of Messiah.
John Tyler ascended to the Presidency after the death of President William Henry Harrison. Tyler was the first Vice President to take upon the role of President due to the vacancy of the office. The Constitution at that time only said that the Vice President should assume the power and duties of the Presidency if there was a vacancy due to death or removal from office of the President. Men such as John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay argued that Tyler was not the President but merely an Acting President or ‘regent.’ Despite arguments as to what his official title and role would be, Tyler took the oath of office of President and gave an Inaugural Address proclaiming that he was indeed the President.
As mentioned in the previous chapter, John Tyler’s name meaning is a picture of Noah finding grace in the eyes of the Lord amidst a world full of wickedness and the command of God to Noah for him to build and to escape the judgment to come by the Flood.
John means the grace of Yah as mentioned before. Tyler is from an English surname meaning the ’tiler of roofs,’ or it could be said, one who covers the roof of a home which protects the dwellers therein from the elements. This is referring to Noah and the building of an ark (Genesis 6:7-17).
John Tyler’s Presidency bears numerous parallels to the account of Noah. Tyler stood strongly for state’s rights, and later served in the Confederacy because of this reason. He stood against an overpowering national government, which Scripture likens to a beast (Revelation 17:1, 3, 15). Tyler had originally agreed with Democrats and Andrew Jackson on these issues but later switched to the Whig party which supported a strong national government. As President, Tyler returned to his old positions which enraged his party and led to him being expelled from the Whig Party.
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President John Tyler
President Pro Tempore Samuel Southard continued
House Speaker John White
President Pro Tempore Willie P. Mangum
House Speaker John Winston Jones
James K. Polk Presidency
The Presidency of James Polk is a picture of the deliverance of Noah and his family from the judgment of the Flood. The waters subsided and Noah and family were able to walk on the dry ground again where Noah, the famous one, planted a vineyard.
Polk’s Presidency was described as being Puritan in nature, corresponding with the purification of the earth that occurred by the Flood. The doctrine of the Manifest Destiny came about during his Presidency, a picture of the command to Noah and his family to be fruitful and multiply.
The 1844 election saw the first ‘dark horse’ candidate in history become President in James Polk. Incumbent President John Tyler had been ousted from the Whig Party leading to Henry Clay becoming their nominee for the third time. President Tyler ran as a third party candidate in the newly formed National Democratic party but withdrew due to lack of support and appeals from Democrats including Andrew Jackson. Former President Martin Van Buren initially had the lead in delegates for the Democratic nomination but was not able to obtain the nomination because he did not support annexation of Texas. On the 8th ballot, James K. Polk threw his hat into the ring and gained the nomination of the party on the 9th ballot as Van Buren withdrew from the race and put his support behind him. Polk supported annexation of Texas and the expansion of the U.S. to the Oregon territory which the Democratic party desired. Annexation of Texas was the issue which John Tyler ran upon for re-election and when he dropped out he put his full support behind James Polk, leading to Polk defeating Clay in a close election.
The meaning of James K. Polk’s name is speaking of God’s people prevailing over adversity. This is depicted in Noah and his family surviving the Flood. Noah would have been considered a ‘dark horse’ who rose from obscurity to being the leader of all of mankind after the Flood.
James comes from the Hebrew name Jacob which means a supplanter or heel grabber, the one who has power with God and with men and prevails (Genesis 32:27-28).
Genesis 32:27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
Genesis 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
It is interesting to note that in Genesis 32:28, the word ‘prevailed’ comes from the Hebrew word יכל ‘yakol’ which also means a vessel, as in the ark of Noah.
Knox is a Scottish surname which comes from the Old English ‘cnocc’ meaning ’round hill.’ In chapter 8, when Polk was the Speaker of the House during Martin Van Buren’s Presidency, this name was a picture of the victory of the Seed of the woman on Calvary. In this chapter, the victory is seen on the mountains of Ararat.
Polk is an abbreviated form of the Scottish name Pollack, meaning ‘from the pool or pit’ tracing back further to the Gaelic word ‘poll’ meaning a ‘pool.’ In German, Polk means ‘great glory’ (Psalm 29:10). The great Glory of God is revealed through the Flood when Noah and family are saved by being raised out of the pit (Psalm 93:1-5; 69:15; Genesis 7:18).
Here we see a picture of the flood where the ark finally sets upon a ’round hill,’ the mountains of Ararat (Genesis 8:4). On Ararat, Noah and family prevail with God and are brought up from the pit/abyss. The great Glory of God is revealed through the Flood as the wicked are destroyed and the righteous are saved (Psalm 93:1-5; 69:15; 96:2-3; 98:1-3, 8-9; Genesis 7:18).
The Presidency of James Polk is a picture of Noah and his family surviving the Flood and the following events of their life on dry land. However, Scripture does not give a lot of detail of the lives of Noah and his sons following the Flood.
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President James K. Polk
1844 Election
Manifest Destiny
Vice President George M. Dallas
House Speaker John Wesley Davis
President Pro Tempore Ambrose H. Sevier
President Pro Tempore David R. Atchison
House Speaker Robert Charles Winthrop
Zachary Taylor Presidency
The Presidency of Zachary Taylor is speaking of Noah being remembered by the Lord and the covenant that was cut with him. The blessing of the promised seed was passed down through Shem.
Taylor’s life and Presidency connects to the life of Noah and the Flood he was delivered from. From his life as a planter to his military career to his one year Presidency, parallels to Noah are seen.
The 1848 Election saw the Whig Party regain the White House by running another war hero, Zachary Taylor. As with William Henry Harrison before him, Taylor would also die in his first term in office. James Polk did not seek a second term as President as he had achieved his objectives in adding Texas and Oregon to the Union and was also dealing with health problems. Polk’s Democrat party nominated Lewis Cass but was hurt by Martin Van Buren’s third party candidacy in the Free Soil party.
This election set the stage for a new era in American history which would officially commence in 1860 with the election of Abraham Lincoln. This election saw the beginnings of both the Whig party and the Democratic party splitting over the issue of slavery. With Taylor’s election, Whig leader Henry Clay would go into retirement. Afterward, Clay would come back to the Senate for a short period where he brought forth the Compromise of 1850 preventing the Civil War from commencing. Clay would die in 1852 and the Whig party would soon follow.
The Whigs would divide over the slavery issue with the Republican party forming out of the anti-slavery faction. Stephen Douglas became the leader of the party after Clay’s departure and brought forth the Kansas-Nebraska Act which repealed Clay’s Missouri Compromise and led to the formation of the Republican party.
The Democratic party would also divide over the slave issue with the Free Soil party forming out of the anti-slavery faction. The remaining Democrats supported popular sovereignty which stood behind the rights of the southern states to keep slaves. Their long held political dominance during the Jacksonian era would fade away as a result during the Civil War allowing the Republican party to control American politics for the next generation.
Zachary Taylor’s name meaning is speaking of the covenant that God cut with Noah after he left the ark promising that never again would a flood cover the earth to destroy all flesh (Genesis 8:21). This was the beginnings of a new era in Biblical history which would bring culminate with the time of Abraham and the covenant that God made with him.
Zachary comes from the name Zechariah which comes from the Hebrew name זכריה ‘zekaryah’ which means Yah remembers. This is pointing to Genesis 8:1 where God is said to have ‘remembered’ Noah and caused a wind to pass over the earth to make the Flood subside.
Taylor is from an English surname originally denoting someone who was a tailor. This word traces back to the Latin word ‘taliare’ meaning ‘to cut.’ This name displays the covenant that was cut when Noah left the ark (Genesis 9:8-13).
Zachary Taylor grew up as a planter in Louisiana, just as Scripture speaks of Noah being a ‘planter’ in Genesis 9:20. Taylor grew to fame as a military leader serving 40 years before becoming President. This links to the 40 days and nights of ‘war’ which Noah and family endured during the Flood.
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President Zachary Taylor
1848 Election
Vice President Millard Fillmore
President Pro Tempore David R. Atchison continued
House Speaker Howell Cobb
President Pro Tempore William R. King (2)
Millard Fillmore Presidency
Millard Fillmore’s presidency is speaking of the days of Noah and his vineyard. Shem is blessed by Noah who becomes a picture of the Promised Seed, and forefather to Him as well.
Fillmore’s Presidency was defined by the Compromise of 1850 which depicted the curse of Canaan, at which time the blessing of Shem was proclaimed. The nation was divided in correlation with the separation of the sons of Noah.
At the death of Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore assumed the Presidency. Just as John Tyler before him, Fillmore would be highly unpopular as President and not given the opportunity to run for another term in office. Fillmore would be the last Whig President as the party split over the Compromise of 1850 with the anti-slavery faction forming the Republican party. The main leaders of the party, Henry Clay and Daniel Webster would die in 1852 and with them the Whig party died as well.
Millard Fillmore’s name meaning is speaking of the blessing of Shem, and the curse of Canaan seen in Genesis 9:25-27.
Millard is from an Old English word meaning ‘guardian of the mill.’ A mill is something that grinds, such as the grinding of grain to make flour or the pressing of olives to make wine. This is pointing to the time of Noah who became a ‘man of the earth’ who made wine (Genesis 9:20)
Fillmore means ‘very famous,’ ‘well-known,’ or ‘renowned.’ Noah is one of the most well known figures in the history of mankind, the man from whence all men descend from and a prominent figure in all religions. ‘Well-known’ or ‘renowned’ also links to the Hebrew name שם ‘shem’ the son of Noah and inheritor of the blessing (Genesis 9:26) whose name has the same meaning of ‘renown’ or ‘fame.’
Genesis 9:22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without.
Genesis 9:23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness.
Genesis 9:24 And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.
Genesis 9:25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.
Genesis 9:26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
Genesis 9:27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
Millard Fillmore’s Presidency was defined by the Compromise of 1850 which prevented the Civil War from occurring earlier. Through this Compromise, California would become a free state, the Utah and New Mexico territories would decide which option they would choose by popular sovereignty and slave state Texas surrendered its claim to New Mexico.
However, the Fugitive Slave Act was also passed which declared that all escaped slaves were to be returned to their masters. The Fugitive Slave Act forced Northerners to address the slave issue as legislation in regards to slavery would now be addressed on Northern soil. Abolitionists nicknamed it the “Bloodhound Law” for the dogs that were used to track down runaway slaves. This is interesting to note as Canaanites are associated with dogs in the Scriptures (Matthew 15:22-27).
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President Millard Fillmore
House Speaker Howell Cobb continued
President Pro Tempore William R. King continued
House Speaker Linn Boyd
President Pro Tempore David R. Atchison (2)
Franklin Pierce Presidency
Franklin Pierce’s Presidency is a picture of the blessing upon Shem and Japhet and the curse upon Canaan. Shem is given dominion over Canaan, a picture of Messiah who would defeat the seed of the serpent. This is the time where the gift of God, His Word, was corrupted by Nimrod and led to the dividing of the languages.
Franklin Pierce’s Presidency was defined by the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act which ended the Missouri Compromise. This led to an escalation in strife over the issue of slavery between the North and South. This struggle over slavery continued the theme of the curse of Canaan and being a ‘servant of servants.’
The 1852 election was very similar to the election of 1844. Once again, the incumbent president was a Whig who became president due to the death of his war-hero predecessor. Once again, the incumbent president did not get the nomination of his party. The Democratic party would again select a ‘dark-horse’ candidate who would win the election. This election saw Franklin Pierce defeat Winfield Scott in a landslide. After this election the Whig party would split and ultimately fade away with the offshoot Republican party taking its place as the second party of the nation.
The Democratic party was not able to agree on a candidate during their convention. Lewis Cass, the previous nominee led at first but was not able to gain the majority needed to get the nomination. James Buchanan led next then Stephen Douglas followed by William Marcy. On the 35th ballot, ‘dark-horse’ Franklin Pierce was brought forth as a compromise choice. Finally on the 49th ballot, Pierce obtained the nomination. Buchanan, Douglas and Marcy were appointed to Pierce’s cabinet while Cass became leader of the Senate as President Pro Tempore.
Pierce’s name is speaking of the promise of the Seed of the woman being given to Shem, the Rock upon which believers stand. This time period begins the conflict between the seed of Shem and the seed of Canaan. The seed of Shem would pass down the truth of the Word of God and the promise of the Messiah versus the seed of Canaan from whom would come the Mystery Religions and the false Christs.
Franklin comes from the Middle English word ‘frankelin’ meaning a ‘freeman.’
Pierce comes from ‘Piers’ which is a Medieval form of Peter. Peter comes from the Greek word Πετρος ‘petros’ which means a stone. Peter further traces back to the Hebrew word פטר ‘patar’ which means to give birth or the firstborn breaking free from the womb.
It was during the account of Noah and his getting drunk with wine that Canaan was cursed to be a slave to his brothers (Genesis 9:25). His brothers would by inference be freemen. The ultimate fulfillment of freedom comes from forgiveness of sins and salvation through Messiah Jesus (Galatians 5:1; John 8:31-32) who would come forth from the loins of Shem.
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President Franklin Pierce
1852 Election
Vice President William R. King
House Speaker Linn Boyd continued
President Pro Tempore David R. Atchison (2) continued
President Pro Tempore Lewis Cass
President Pro Tempore Jesse D. Bright
House Speaker Nathaniel P. Banks
President Pro Tempore Charles E. Stuart
President Pro Tempore Jesse D. Bright (2)
President Pro Tempore James M. Mason
James Buchanan Presidency
The Presidency of James Buchanan is speaking of the days of Nimrod, the mighty hunter before the LORD. During these days, mankind conspired to build a tower to make a name for themselves but ended up being divided into the four corners of the earth as their languages were confused. It was during these days that the Mystery religions were formed, a corruption of the faith passed down from Noah.
The Presidency of James Buchanan was defined by the issue of the dividing of the nation. His main desire was to unite the country, yet it ended in division. This points to the days of Nimrod and the building of the Tower of Babel. A time when the peoples of the earth were unified, yet ended up being scattered by the confusing of the languages.
The 1856 election saw incumbent President Franklin Pierce defeated in his attempts for renomination in the Democratic party, due in large part to the Kansas-Nebraska act which divided the Democratic party into Northern and Southern Democrats. This was the first time in history that an incumbent was defeated for renomination.
The Democratic party was divided over the issue of slavery and the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act which allowed James Buchanan to obtain the nomination. Buchanan had been in England as President Pierce’s Minister during the previous 3 years and was not involved in the controversy which allowed him to be viewed as a compromise candidate. This gave him the advantage over Pierce and Stephen Douglas who was behind the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Throughout his Presidency, the Democratic party would continue to divide between those who supported Buchanan and those who supported Stephen Douglas. This would ultimately lead to the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and begin a new era in American history.
The Whig party had already disintegrated due to the issue of slavery leading to the formation of the Republican party who elected John C. Fremont as their nominee. The short lived Know-Nothing Party would elect former President Millard Fillmore as its nominee. Fillmore would win around 20% of the vote which allowed Buchanan to defeat Fremont for the Presidency.
James Buchanan’s Presidency is a picture of Nimrod, the mighty hunter before the Lord. It was during Nimrod’s days that mankind would be divided at the Tower of Babel. The divisions in America over the issue of slavery which led to the Civil War correspond to this time in the Biblical narrative.
James comes from יעקב ‘yaakov’ meaning a supplanter or ‘heel grabber.’ As mentioned before, this name is referring to conflict or warfare.
Buchanan comes from the Gaelic words ‘buth’ meaning house and ‘chanain’ meaning ‘of the canon.’ A canon is a ‘ruler’ from the Latin ‘canonicus’ meaning ‘according to rule.’ This word traces back to the Hebrew word קנה ‘qaneh’ which means a branch or stalk which can be used for measurement or as a weapon. In English a canon is also weapon. This is pointing to the days of Nimrod, the false branch who warred against the Lord (Genesis 10:8-9).
This name also points to Genesis 10 and the ‘measuring’ of the nations according to the children of Israel (Deuteronomy 32:8) which occurred during these days. During this time in the Biblical narrative, the peoples of the earth rebelled against the Lord under Nimrod’s leadership and built the Tower of Babel. קנה ‘qaneh,’ which means branch, also has the meaning of building as a bird building its nest with branches and twigs.
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President James Buchanan
1856 Election
Vice President John C. Breckinridge
President Pro Tempore Thomas J. Rusk
House Speaker James Lawrence Orr
President Pro Tempore Benjamin Fitzpatrick
House Speaker William Pennington
President Pro Tempore Jesse D. Bright (3)
President Pro Tempore Benjamin Fitzpatrick (2)
President Pro Tempore Solomon Foot
Abraham Lincoln Presidency
The Presidency of Abraham Lincoln is a picture of the days of mankind colonizing the earth after the dividing of the tongues and leading into the days of the Patriarch Abraham. Abraham was called to leave his family and land and travel to the land promised to him of the Most High where the Promised Seed would come. Abraham brought the Word/Light to the land of Canaan, living alongside the oaks and groves of Mamre. He was called to walk before the Most High and be perfect.
Abraham Lincoln’s Presidency was defined by the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. This Civil War points to the division of the peoples after the Tower of Babel and the abolition of slavery links to the promise to Abraham of the Seed of the woman who would free mankind from the slavery to sin. Abraham’s call to come out of Babylon was paralleled in Lincoln’s life of growing from a belief in an impersonal God to faith in the God of Abraham whose Hand is active in the affairs of men.
The 1860 election saw the Democratic party split into Northern and Southern factions. The North supported Stephen Douglas while the South supported John Breckinridge allowing Republican Abraham Lincoln to win the election and ending the Democratic party’s dominance of the last forty years. Lincoln’s election led to the South seceding from the Union to form the Confederacy and the Civil War which would follow that lasted throughout Lincoln’s Presidency.
In 1864 Lincoln easily won re-election against “peace candidate” George B. McClellan. Lincoln was the first man re-elected to the Presidency since Andrew Jackson. Jackson’s re-election saw the beginning of the 2nd Party system with Lincoln’s re-election becoming the beginning of the 3rd Party System in American history.
Lincoln’s Presidency portrays the time period after the dividing of the nations and the covenant that God cuts with Abraham. Abraham was promised to be the father of a multitude and in whom would come the Promised Seed, the Seed of the woman who would defeat the adversary of mankind.
Abraham means the father of a multitude. This points to the Patriarch Abraham (Genesis 17:5).
Lincoln traces back to a Brythonic word ‘lindo’ meaning a lake or pool which has the same meaning as the English word ‘linden’ speaking of a tree by rivers of water. Lincoln also links back to the Latin word ‘colonia’ from whence comes the English word ‘colony.’
The linden tree portrays the tree by the rivers of waters spoken of in Psalm 2 which is a picture of the Tree of Life (Psalm 1:2-3; Revelation 22:2-3). This is pointing to the Messiah, the Seed of the woman who was promised to come through the lineage of Abraham (Galatians 3:16). The linden tree is seen in Isaiah 6:13, speaking of the remnant of Israel, the olive tree who are in the image and likeness of Messiah (Galatians 3:16-28).
In the Bible, waters also refer to masses of people ‘colonizing’ the earth (Psalm 65:7; Revelation 17:5). Here in Lincoln’s last name is seen the dividing of the nations spoken of in Genesis 10 and the transfer of focus in the Biblical narrative to the days of Abraham who was promised to be a father of a multitude (Genesis 16:10), who would walk in the commandments of the Lord likened unto a tree by the rivers of water (Genesis 18:18-19; 26:5; Psalm 1:1).
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President Abraham Lincoln
1860 Election
Vice President Hannibal Hamlin
House Speaker Galusha A. Grow
President Pro Tempore Solomon Foot continued
House Speaker Schuyler Colfax
President Pro Tempore Daniel Clark
1864 Election
Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase
Vice President Andrew Johnson
President Pro Tempore Lafayette S. Foster
Andrew Johnson Presidency
The Presidency of Andrew Johnson is speaking of the promise to Abraham and to His Seed, who is Messiah, partially fulfilled in Abraham’s lifetime in his son Isaac. The Promised Seed who defeats the crushes the serpent’s head, while having his heel bruised is seen in the offering of Isaac.
Andrew Johnson’s Presidency was defined by the Reconstruction after the Civil War and his impeachment. His Presidency portrays the life of Isaac, in particular through his impeachment. The impeachment of Johnson is an incredible display of the binding of Isaac by his father Abraham.
On April 14th, 1865, Vice President Andrew Johnson met President Abraham Lincoln for the first time since they were inaugurated. On that night, Lincoln was shot at Ford’s theater leading to his death and the accession to the Presidency of Johnson. As Johnson was a Democrat he was highly unpopular with the Republican controlled Congress throughout his time as President, ultimately leading to his impeachment and inability to run for election to stay in the White House in 1868.
Andrew Johnson’s name meaning is speaking of the Promised Seed of Abraham. Literally this is speaking of his son Isaac, but ultimately is pointing to Christ Jesus. Isaac was a shadow picture of Messiah which is most prominently seen in his binding spoken of in Genesis 22. This was a clear picture of the crucifixion of Messiah.
Andrew comes from the Greek word ανηρ ‘aner’ which means man.
Johnson means son of John. Son of the grace of Yah. This is speaking of the Promised Seed of the woman who would crush the head of the serpent and deliver mankind from the bondage to sin and death.
This Seed would come from Abraham was the One who found grace in the eyes of the Most High.
Galatians 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
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President Andrew Johnson
House Speaker Schuyler Colfax continued
President Pro Tempore Lafayette S. Foster continued
President Pro Tempore Benjamin F. Wade
House Speaker Theodore Medad Pomeroy
Ulysses S. Grant Presidency
The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant is a picture of the conflicts between Jacob and Esau. The elder is prophesied to serve the younger with the promise of the Seed of the woman coming through Jacob, not Esau because of his fleshly desires. Due to the hatred of Esau, Jacob flees to Padan Aram.
The constant turmoil in the country during Ulysses Grant’s Presidency depicts the constant conflicts seen in the narrative between Jacob and Esau. The corruption in the Grant administration, the Treaty of Washington and the 1873 Economic Depression all display the early years of the two brothers of Isaac.
Ulysses S. Grant handily defeated Horatio Seymour in the 1868 election to become the 18th President of the United States. Incumbent President Andrew Johnson was not able to obtain the nomination for the Democratic party due to his unpopularity and impeachment which led to Seymour’s reluctant acceptance of the nomination. Grant won in a landslide in the electoral college but the popular vote was surprisingly close. This was the first election in which blacks were allowed to vote and their votes for war hero Grant was one of the primary factors in him obtaining the Presidency. Grant easily won re-election in 1872 against Horace Greeley who died during the election.
Grant’s name meaning is speaking of the hatred between Jacob and Esau, where the elder was prophesied to serve the younger. This time period in American history personified this conflict as the North and South were still at odds after the Civil War and disagreements on how to handle Reconstruction. Grant’s full name was Hiram Ulysses Grant. Hiram means ‘exalted brother.’
Genesis 25:23 And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
Ulysses is the Latin form of Odysseus. Odysseus comes from the Greek word οδυσσομαι ‘odyssomai’ meaning to hate. This points to the relationship between Jacob and Esau which is one defined by hate (Genesis 27:41; Obadiah 1:10).
It is not known what the middle initial S in Grant’s name means. Some have speculated that Grant’s middle initial S stood for Simpson which was the maiden name of his mother. Simpson means ‘son of Sim.’ Sim was a medieval short form of Simon. Simon comes from the Hebrew name שמעון ‘shimon’ which means ‘he hears.’ This points to the Lord hearing the prayer of Isaac in regards to Rebekah’s barren womb and her prayer to God about the twins within her womb (Genesis 25:21-23).
The letter S comes from the Greek ‘sigma’ which traces back further to the Hebrew letter ס ‘samekh.’ Samekh is the picture of a thorn. In Hebrew, thorns are linked to hatred. The words in Hebrew for thorn and hatred both come from the same root סן ‘sin.’
Grant comes from the Norman French word ‘grand’ which means great or large. This again is pointing to the elder or ‘greater’ serving the younger (Genesis 25:23).
The name meaning of Ulysses S. Grant is depicting the time period of the conflict between Jacob and Esau which spanned Genesis 25:21-28:22. This encompasses the birth of Jacob and Esau, Esau selling his birthright, famine and the covenant between Abimelech and Isaac unto the theft of the blessing by Jacob which led to his leaving Canaan to escape the wrath of Esau.
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President Ulysses S. Grant
1868 Election
Vice President Schuyler Colfax
House Speaker James G. Blaine
President Pro Tempore Henry B. Anthony
1872 Election
Vice President Henry Wilson
President Pro Tempore Matthew H. Carpenter
Chief Justice Morrison Waite
President Pro Tempore Henry B. Anthony (2)
President Pro Tempore Thomas W. Ferry
House Speaker Michael C. Kerr
House Speaker Samuel J. Randall
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidency
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidency is a picture of Jacob fleeing from Esau to the land of Padan Aram where he serves Laban for 20 years as a shepherd. Here Jacob is concealed from the wrath of his brother.
The Presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes was defined by the controversy of the Election of 1876. Hayes did not have the popular vote or electoral vote to win the Presidency but through the Great Compromise of 1877 he became President. This corresponds with supplanting of the blessing by Jacob which led to his fleeing into the land of Padan Aram. Hayes’ Presidency ended the Civil War period and began the Second Industrial Revolution which points to Jacob’s life unto the days of Israel going down into Egypt.
The 1876 election saw Republican Rutherford B. Hayes win the Presidency despite losing in the popular vote against Samuel J. Tilden. This was the most controversial Presidential election in the country’s history until the year 2000. Tilden had the lead in the electoral vote as well but there were 20 disputed electoral votes which were given to Hayes after the “Compromise of 1877” was struck which gave the Republicans the White House in exchange for withdrawal of troops out of the South, ending Reconstruction.
The name meaning of Rutherford B. Hayes is picturing Jacob’s fleeing from Esau and dwelling in the land of Padan Aram as a shepherd with Laban.
Rutherford is a surname in Scotland. The name has shady derivations but is related to the Celtic word ‘ruther’ which means red and a ford, which is shallow place in a river that is crossed over. It was due to the threat of Esau (who is known as Edom, meaning red – Genesis 25:30) that Jacob had to flee Canaan over the river Jordan towards Haran.
The Hebrew word for ‘ford’ is עבר ‘avar’ which is the source of the word עברית ‘ivrit’ which means Hebrew. It was during this time that the blessing of Abraham the Hebrew (Genesis 14:13) passed to Jacob (Genesis 26:12-15).
Birchard means ‘hardy birches, dweller of the hard birch.’ Birchard comes from the English ‘birch’ and the Germanic ‘ard’ meaning hard or hardy. This word traces back further to the Hebrew word ברק ‘baraq’ which means bright or white, as in the bark of the birch tree. The birch is a tree which gets its name from its white color. After fleeing from Esau and traveling towards Padan Aram, Jacob went to live with Laban (Genesis 28:2) whose name in Hebrew means white.
Hayes is based on the Old English word ‘haes’ which means brushwood or underwood, an enclosure or hedge. Brushwood was used by the ancients, especially shepherds, to make temporary dwellings. This was the occupation of Jacob as he served Laban for twenty years (Genesis 31:38-41).
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President Rutherford B. Hayes
1876 Election
Vice President William A. Wheeler
House Speaker Samuel J. Randall continued
President Pro Tempore Thomas W. Ferry continued
President Pro Tempore Allen G. Thurman
James Garfield Presidency
The Presidency of James A. Garfield portrays Jacob dwelling with Laban and the birth of his twelve sons unto the time when he begins his return to the land of Canaan.
Garfield’s Presidency is defined by his attempts to rid corruption in government which led to his assassination. His short Presidency parallels the life of Jacob as a shepherd in the land of Padan Aram who had to overcome the corrupt ways of his father-in-law Laban.
The 1880 Election saw James Garfield defeat Winfield Hancock in the closest election in history, as far as the popular vote is concerned. Garfield defeated Hancock with less than 2,000 votes although he carried the larger Northern states which gave him a comfortable victory in the electoral college. This began a period in history in which the nation was evenly divided with close Presidential elections for the next 20 years.
James Garfield’s name meaning is speaking of the days of Jacob dwelling with Laban where is he deceived on numerous occasions. This is the ‘strange land’ where the 12 tribes are born.
James means supplanter, from the Hebrew name Jacob.
Abram means exalted father.
Garfield means a ‘triangle field’ or ‘spear field.’ Garfield comes from an English surname that derives from ‘gar’ meaning a triangular piece of land and ‘feld’ meaning open space. A triangle is three sided tracing back to the Hebrew word שליש ‘shaliysh’ which can mean something of great measure (Psalm 80:5; Isaiah 40:12). This is speaking of the wealth obtained by Jacob in Padan Aram (Genesis 31:1).
‘Gar’ in Hebrew isגר ‘gar’ which means a stranger. This points to Jacob who was living as a foreigner in a strange land (Psalm 39:12; Genesis 28:20-22).
Here we see James Garfield’s name referring to the relationship between Jacob and Laban where Laban (the father who supplants) deceives or supplants Jacob on numerous occasions (Genesis 29:23; 31:41) but Jacob comes out wealthier in the end (Genesis 31:1; 32:10).
Garfield also has the meaning of ‘spear field.’ Shepherds used their rods as spears in ancient times to defend their flocks. The word for rod or spear in Hebrew is שבט ‘shevet’ which is also the word for a tribe. It is in a strange land, that the tribes of Israel were born (Genesis 29:32-30:24).
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President James Garfield
1880 Election
Vice President Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur Presidency
Chester A. Arthur’s Presidency is a picture of the time of Jacob’s departure from Laban and the covenant they made unto his returning to the land of Canaan where he wrestles the Angel of the Lord and becomes Israel.
Chester Arthur became President after the assassination of President Garfield. He was widely distrusted at the beginning of his Presidency but ended his term being respected by friend and foe. Here in Arthur’s Presidency is seen the life of Jacob who rose to power through corruption, yet in the end chose to walk in righteousness.
As Vice President, Chester A. Arthur’s name meaning was speaking of Jacob finding ‘rest’ and protection in Padan Aram. As President, Arthur’s name meaning is referring to Jacob traveling back to the land of Canaan where he wrestles with a ‘Man’ and becomes Israel.
Chester comes from the Latin word ‘castrum’ meaning a fortified place tracing back to the Hebrew letter ח ‘chet’ which has the same meaning.
Alan means ‘little rock’ or perhaps ‘handsome’ in Breton.
Arthur comes from the Celtic words ‘artos’ meaning a ‘bear’ and ‘viros’ meaning a man or ‘rigos’ meaning a king.
Chet is a wall or a fortified place. Little rock is what Messiah called Peter when he proclaimed Him as Messiah (Matthew 16:18). On this rock, or fortified place, “I will build my church”. Arthur means man/king bear. The Hebrew word for bear is דוב ‘dov,’ whose pictograph letter meanings literally say ‘the one who is connected to the door of the tent.’ Who is the door of the tent? Messiah (John 10:9).
This deeper meaning of Chester Arthur’s name points to Jacob wrestling with the Angel where he matures from a man to a ‘king.’ The Hebrew word for bear, דוב ‘dov,’ also means sorrow. When Jacob left Laban and traveled back to the land of Canaan, his heart was filled with sorrow. This was a picture of Jacob’s trouble in the end of days (Jeremiah 30:7). It is on the way to meet Esau that Jacob wrestles with a Man (Genesis 32:24-32), and was renamed Israel (Genesis 32:28; Hosea 12:3-5). Israel means one who rules with God…a king (Exodus 19:6).
The Presidency of Chester A. Arthur was defined by the passing of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act which ended the Spoils system of Federal offices being appointed as political favors. This is an irony as Arthur rose to political prominence through this very same Spoils System. Recall that the Hebrew word for office is משמרת ‘mishmeret’ which literally means to watch over and protect. This is pointing to Jacob’s occupancy as a shepherd during his days serving Laban.
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President Chester A. Arthur
President Pro Tempore Thomas F. Bayard Sr.
President Pro Tempore David Davis
House Speaker J. Warren Keifer
President Pro Tempore George F. Edmunds
House Speaker John G. Carlisle
Grover Cleveland Presidency
Grover Cleveland’s Presidency is a picture of Jacob wrestling with The Man and becoming Israel, the prince who rules with God. He transformed from a fleshly man of doubt and deceit to a spiritual man of faithfulness and uprightness. He would no longer be the supplanter Jacob, he would now be the prince who rules with God, Israel.
Cleveland was widely known by one defining trait. Honesty. This is the character trait of honesty and uprightness that Jacob acquired in Padan Aram and was fully manifested in his wrestlings with the Angel of God. Cleveland’s Libertarian approach to the Presidency led him to be called the ‘Guardian President’ and the ‘Veto President’ linking to Jacob’s return to Canaan and his wrestling match.
The 1884 election saw Grover Cleveland narrowly defeat Republican James G. Blaine, due in large part to the support he gained from his home state of New York. Cleveland was the first Democrat to obtain the White House since before the Civil War which marked a move towards a new era in American politics which would officially commence with William McKinley.
Cleveland was considered a “sound-money” man who was highly respected as being honest and full of integrity. His Presidency began a move towards the 4th party system which revolved around the monetary policies of the country and the even division of the nation. This split in the country would lead to Cleveland losing his re-election bid in 1888, only to be regain the White House in 1893. Cleveland would become the first and only man to hold the office of President in non-consecutive terms.
Grover Cleveland’s name meaning is speaking of the time of Jacob wrestling the Angel where he becomes Israel. No longer was he Jacob the supplanter but Israel the upright one who rules with God.
His full name was Stephen Grover Cleveland.
Stephen comes from the Greek name Στεφανος ‘Stephanos’ meaning a crown.
Grover comes from the Old English ‘graf’ which means a grove of trees. In Hebrew a grove is אשרה ‘asherah’ which comes from the root אשר ‘asher’ which means upright. This is also the root of ישרון ‘yeshurun’ the ‘pet’ name of Israel (Isaiah 44:2).
Cleveland comes from the Old English meaning ‘hilly land.’ Hilly land is a reference to the land of Israel (Deuteronomy 8:7; 11:11). Here then in Cleveland’s name is a depiction of Jacob returning to the ‘hilly land’ of Canaan where he becomes an ‘upright king.’
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President Grover Cleveland
1884 Election
Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks
House Speaker John G. Carlisle continued
President Pro Tempore John Sherman
Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard
President Pro Tempore John James Ingalls
Chief Justice Melville Fuller
Benjamin Harrison Presidency
The Presidency of Benjamin Harrison is speaking of the time period of Jacob dwelling in the land of Canaan. This is the period of time that Levi and Simeon slaughtered an entire city after Shechem defiled their sister. Harrison’s Presidency also sets the stage for Joseph’s rise to prominence in the narrative of the Bible.
Harrison’s Presidency is most remembered for the McKinley Tariff which led to the formation of monopolies and the Sherman Antitrust Act which did the exact opposite. This legislation depicts Israel’s dealings with the inhabitants of Shechem, first agreeing to join the people and then slaughtering them. Six states were admitted to the Union during Harrison’s Presidency, the most since George Washington. This points to Jacob’s ‘spreading’ his tent in Canaan.
Despite the nation being at peace and in a state of prosperity, Benjamin Harrison was able to deny Grover Cleveland a second term despite Cleveland obtaining the most popular votes. Harrison was able to gain the Electoral votes neededy winning New York and Indiana, which Cleveland had done in 1884. Harrison ran on the platform of higher tariffs which was supported by industrialists and factory workers and signed into law the McKinley Tariff which followed this platform. Harrison was denied a second term by Grover Cleveland in 1892, due in large part to a change in opinion of the high tariffs.
Benjamin Harrison’s name meaning is speaking of the days of Jacob and his family dwelling in the land of Canaan. This is the period of Benjamin’s birth and Joseph’s dreams.
Benjamin comes from the Hebrew בנימין ‘Binyamin’ which means son of the right hand.
Henry comes from the Germanic words ‘heim’ meaning home and ‘ric’ meaning power or ruler.
Harrison means son of Harry which comes from the names Henry and Harold. Henry again means home power or ruler. Harold comes from the Old English name ‘Hereweald’ meaning leader of the army. ‘Here’ meaning army and ‘weald’ meaning leader or ruler.
This is speaking of the time of Jacob and his children dwelling in the land of Canaan, as strangers and sojourners (Psalm 105:12), yet rulers (Genesis 48:22). This was the period of Benjamin’s birth (Genesis 35:16-18). The ‘son of Jacob’s right hand’ was Joseph, the one who would rule over his brethren (Genesis 37:5-11; 44:14; 45:9) yet was a stranger (Genesis 42:8; 49:26). Benjamin would take up the position of ‘son of Jacob’s right hand’ after Joseph was sold into Egypt (Genesis 42:38; 44:20, 30).
Benjamin Harrison’s Presidency represents the time period from Jacob’s wrestling with the Man and his meeting with Esau to the time of Joseph and his dreams. This was the time that Jacob became Israel (Genesis 32:28), where he erected an altar proclaiming the God of Israel (Genesis 33:20) to the people of the land. This is the period when the conflict between Israel and Shechem occurred (Genesis 34). This is also time that Jacob got rid of the idols in the camp (Genesis 35:1-4) and where God met with him re-iterating the promise of Abraham and Jacob to him (Genesis 35:9-15).
President Benjamin Harrison
1888 Election
Vice President Levi P. Morton
House Speaker Thomas Bracket Reed
President Pro Tempore John James Ingalls continued
President Pro Tempore Charles F. Manderson
House Speaker Charles Frederick Crisp
Grover Cleveland (2) Presidency
President Grover Cleveland (2)
Grover Cleveland’s second term is speaking of Jacob’s time in the land of Canaan after the slaughter of the inhabitants of Shechem, his fear of retribution and the protection of God that was given to him by the Lord’s fear being placed upon the inhabitants of the land.
Cleveland’s second term was defined by the Panic of 1893 where the stock market crashed and caused the worst economic depression in the country’s history until that time. This displays the panic or fear that Jacob felt after Levi and Simeon slaughtered the people of Shechem.
The 1892 election saw Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland on opposing sides yet again, this time with Grover Cleveland coming out on the victorious end. Cleveland became the first, and only, President to serve non-consecutive terms. Cleveland was also the first man to win the popular vote in three consecutive election since Andrew Jackson. This would not happen again until Franklin D. Roosevelt. Interestingly, all three men were Presidents during transitional time periods in American history. Jackson saw the formation of the 2nd Party System, Cleveland the 4th, and Roosevelt the 5th.
The 1892 election revolved around the issue of currency and tariffs. Benjamin Harrison was a supporter of the McKinley Tariff which had become unpopular with the common man as it led to the formation of monopolies and high prices on goods. Cleveland was a “sound money” man supporting the gold standard which gave him the support of Industrialists but was also opposed to high tariffs which gave him the support of the common man. Due to the Panic of 1893, Cleveland’s popularity plummeted and did not run for re-election.
As seen in Cleveland’s first term, Grover Cleveland’s name meaning is pointing to Jacob dwelling in the land of Canaan. His first term was a picture of Jacob dwelling in the land of Canaan after coming out of Padan Aram. His second term displays Jacob dwelling in the land after the slaughter of the inhabitants of Shechem. This is significant as these time periods parallel in Jacob’s life. When Jacob left Padan Aram on his way back to Canaan he had to face the danger of meeting his brother Esau (Genesis 32:7). On the way back, Jacob wrestled with the Angel and was renamed Israel (Genesis 32:24-30). After the slaughter of Shechem, Jacob faced the danger of the wrath of his neighbors (Genesis 34:30), yet he was protected (Genesis 35:5) and yet again met God where it was re-iterated that his name was no longer to be Jacob, but now Israel (Genesis 35:7-15).
Stephen comes from the Greek name Στεφανος ‘Stephanos’ meaning a crown, referring to Jacob being proclaimed as Israel, the ruler or ‘king’ with God.
Grover comes from the Old English ‘graf’ which means a grove of trees tracing back to the Hebrew word אשרה ‘asherah’ which comes from the root אשר ‘asher’ which means upright. This is also the root of ישרון ‘yeshurun’ the ‘pet’ name of Israel.
Isaiah 44:1 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen:
Isaiah 44:2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.
Notice the admonition of the Lord that Israel not fear. When Jacob came out of Padan Aram he dealt with the fear associated with meeting his brother Esau. After the slaughter of Shechem, he dealt with the fear of possible retribution coming from the inhabitants of Canaan.
Cleveland comes from the Old English meaning ‘hilly land.’ Hilly land describing the land of Israel (Deuteronomy 8:7; 11:11).
The defining aspects of Grover Cleveland’s second term as President were the Panic of 1893 where the stock market crashed and caused the worst economic depression in the country’s history until that time. This connects to the panic or fear that Jacob felt after Levi and Simeon slaughtered the people of Shechem (Genesis 34:30).
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President Grover Cleveland (2)
1892 Election
Vice President Adlai Stevenson
House Speaker Charles Frederick Crisp continued
President Pro Tempore Charles F. Manderson continued
President Pro Tempore Isham G. Harris
President Pro Tempore Matt W. Ransom
President Pro Tempore Isham G. Harris (2)
House Speaker Thomas Bracket Reed (2)
President Pro Tempore William P. Frye
William McKinley Presidency
William McKinley’s presidency continues the Biblical narrative of the conflict between Israel and the inhabitants of the land. It is during this time that Joseph shares his dreams that he is to rule over his family which leads to his being sold into Egypt where he is tested, tried and exalted.
McKinley’s Presidency was defined by the Spanish-American War of 1898 and his assassination. The Spanish-American war depicted Jacob’s dwellings in the land of Canaan and the conflict between Joseph and his brothers. His assassination pointed to Joseph’s being thrown into a pit and then sold into Egypt.
The 1896 Election saw Democrat William Jennings Bryan run as the representative of the common man, supporting bi-metalism while Republican William McKinley was portrayed as the representative of “big-money”, supporting the gold standard. Democrats who supported the gold-standard opposed Bryan and formed their own party which they named the National Democrats, claiming to be the legitimate heirs of Jefferson, Jackson and Cleveland. The National Democratic nominee, John Palmer, gained few votes but openly supported McKinley over Bryan which was enough to divide Democrats and allow McKinley to win the Presidency. The victory of McKinley ushered in a new era in American politics, known as the Progressive Era where America would become a world power.
The Election of 1900 saw a rematch between William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan. This election however saw McKinley soundly defeat Bryan as McKinley was seen as bringing America out of the economic problems it had suffered during the previous Presidency. America had easily defeated the Spanish in the Spanish-American war as well in which the United States gained world power and territory. The highly popular Theodore Roosevelt was chosen as McKinley’s Vice Presidential running mate during this election who brought a significant amount of votes for McKinley as well.
William McKinley’s name meaning is speaking of Jacob’s desire for protection against the inhabitants of Canaan after Levi and Simeon’s massacre of the city of Shechem.
William comes from the Germanic words ‘wil’ meaning desire and ‘helm’ meaning the head, or helmet/protection. After Shechem, the son of Hamor defiled Jacob’s daughter Dinah, Simeon and Levi destroyed the people of the land. Jacob worried that the inhabitants of the land would seek to attack him because of this. He desired protection which is seen in the name the name William (Genesis 34:30).
McKinley means son of Kinley which is an Anglicized form of ‘Mac Fhionnlaigh’ meaning ‘son of Fionnlagh.’ Fionlaggh comes from the Gaelic ‘fion’ meaning white or fair and ‘laogh’ meaning warrior.
After the situation in Shechem, Jacob rose up to go to Bethel (Genesis 35:1), where the Lord first gave him the promise of Abraham (Genesis 28:11-22). Jacob tells his children to cleanse their clothing, making them white or ‘fion,’ and to put away the strange gods from their midst (Genesis 35:1-4). It is here that God puts fear into the hearts of the inhabitants of the land, giving Jacob his desired protection. Jacob ‘puts on’ the helmet of salvation, the ‘head’ of Israel who is Messiah (1Thessalonians 5:8; Genesis 48:16; 49:18; Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18). It is during McKinley’s Presidency that the Biblical narrative turns to the life of Joseph, whose life is an incredible picture of the Messiah.
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President William McKinley
1896 Election
Vice President Garret Hobart
House Speaker Thomas Bracket Reed (2) continued
President Pro Tempore William P. Frye continued
Secretary of State John Hay
House Speaker David B. Henderson
1900 Election
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt Presidency
The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt depicts Joseph’s trials and exaltation. He was sold into Egypt and lifted up as ruler of Potiphar’s house only to be imprisoned. Yet, even in prison he is given a position of leadership where he later would be exalted to the position of ruler of Egypt.
Roosevelt’s life parallels Joseph’s on numerous levels. Joseph’s ‘goodly form,’ his dreams and the conflict with his brothers, his imprisonment and rulership in Egypt are all depicted in Roosevelt’s life. His Presidency was defined by transforming America into a world power which corresponds with Joseph’s rulership in Egypt.
With the death of William McKinley in September of 1901, the newly elected Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States. Roosevelt heard of the news while on a camping trip on Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks. Roosevelt was told that McKinley had been shot but apparently recovered, then took a sudden turn for the worse and died. In the previous chapter it was shown that McKinley’s assassination was a display of Joseph being put into a pit and then sold into Egypt (Genesis 37:18-36). Joseph “survived” this pit, only to be wrongly imprisoned due to the false accusations of Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39:7-20). Roosevelt’s ascendancy to the Presidency is a portrayal of this time period in Joseph’s life.
Roosevelt hearing the news of McKinley’s death on Mount Marcy is significant as well. Marcy traces back to the names Mars and Mark. Mars was the god of war and conflict. Roosevelt rose to national fame through his leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. This corresponds with Joseph’s “war” with his brothers which led to him being sold into Egypt.
The name Mark means “a defense”. Roosevelt’s name meaning is speaking of Joseph, sent into Egypt to preserve life.
The 1904 Election saw Theodore Roosevelt win by the largest landslide in the popular vote up to that time in U.S. History over Alton Parker. On election night Roosevelt promised not to run again which would turn out to be one of the greatest disappointments of his life and play a significant role in the next two Presidential elections.
Theodore comes from the Greek name Θεοδωρος ‘Theodoros’ which means gift of God. θεος ‘theos’ means god and δωρον ‘doron’ means gift. This gift of God is speaking of Joseph, who would be sent to Egypt to save the lives of many (Genesis 50:20).
Roosevelt means a rose field. This pointing to the land of Goshen as the Nile delta is likened unto a rose. Goshen would be the safe haven that Israel would dwell in during the world wide famine which occurred during Joseph’s tenure as ruler of Egypt. This also points to the ‘rose’ of Sharon, who is Messiah (Song of Songs 2:1-4). Joseph’s life is an incredible picture of the life of Messiah, who is THE gift of God (John 3:16).
Joseph had a barren mother (Genesis 29:31; Luke 1:27), he was a shepherd (Genesis 37:2; John 10:11), sent by his father (Genesis 37:13; Mark 12:1-11) to observe the state of affairs of his people but was hated by his brethren (Genesis 37:8; John 15:23-25) and rejected (Genesis 37:20; Luke 17:25). They conspired against him (Genesis 37:19; Psalm 2:1; 41:9; Matthew 26:59; 27:1; Acts 4:26-28), he was sold for silver (Genesis 37:28; Matthew 27:3-10) and threw him into a pit (Genesis 37:22; Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60) but was not there when his brothers returned (Genesis 37:29; Matthew 28:6). His garments were torn (Genesis 37:34; Luke 23:45) and covered in blood (Genesis 37:31; Revelation 19:11-16). He was falsely accused (Genesis 39:14; Matthew 26:59) and imprisoned with two criminals (Genesis 40; Matthew 27:38) He became a stranger to them (Genesis 42:7; Psalm 69:8) while ascending to the right hand of the king (Genesis 37:3; John 6:62) but was later made known to them (Genesis 45:1; Zechariah 12:10).
The life and Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt displays numerous connections to the life of Joseph. For more on the Roosevelt parable click the following links:
President Theodore Roosevelt
House Speaker David B. Henderson continued
President Pro Tempore William P. Frye continued 2
Secretary of State John Hay (2)
House Speaker Joseph Gurney Cannon
1904 Election
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks
William Howard Taft Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt promised not to run for re-election after he won in a landslide in 1904. Towards the end of his term, he began to groom and set up William Howard Taft as his successor. Taft and Roosevelt were best friends with Taft being appointed as Roosevelt’s Secretary of War and for a short period was Acting Secretary of State who was, in effect, Acting President when Roosevelt was absent from the White House. Taft won the Presidency in 1908 on the “curtails” of Roosevelt’s immense popularity and due to their Progressive ideology the line between Democrat and Republican was clouded leading to the Progressive William Jennings Bryan being soundly defeated. This was Bryan’s last run for the Presidency but he would play an important role in getting Woodrow Wilson the Democratic nomination in 1912.
William Howard Taft’s name meaning is speaking of the hope of salvation of mankind. This is pictured in Joseph during the seven years of famine and ultimately pointing to the Son of God who would be sent as salvation for all of mankind.
William comes from the Germanic words ‘wil’ meaning desire and ‘helm’ meaning the head, or helmet/protection. This is pointing to Jacob’s desire of ‘protection’ from the famine (Genesis 42:1-2) and on a deeper level, the hope of salvation of mankind (Genesis 47:13-26).
Howard derives from several sources. The first source is the Anglo-Norman name ‘Huard’ which comes from the Germanic name ‘Hughard.’ Hughard comes from the word ‘hug’ meaning heart or mind and ‘hard’ meaning brave. Howard then has the meaning of ‘braveheart.’
Howard also traces back to the Old Norse name ‘Havardr.’ ‘Havardr’ comes from ‘ha’ meaning high and ‘varor’ meaning guardian or defender. ‘Havardr’ is related to the Middle English word ‘ewehirde’ which means a ‘ewe herder’ or shepherd. The guardian from on high.
This is pointing to Joseph, who was a picture of the Good Shepherd who feeds His flock in the midst of trouble, the Angel who fed Jacob all the days of his life (Genesis 48:15; Psalm 23:1-6).
Taft is of Old French origin meaning ‘homestead.’ It could also trace to an Old English word meaning ‘marsh or river.’ This is referring to the days of Israel dwelling in Goshen (Genesis 47:27) which was situated in the Nile Delta formed because of the Nile River.
Here we see a picture of the Lord answering Jacob’s desire for His Salvation, His ישועה ‘yeshuah’ (Genesis 49:18). On the surface level, this is speaking of Joseph being sent into Egypt for the salvation of mankind during his days (Genesis 50:2), but ultimately to the salvation of mankind through the Son of God. The Hebrew word ישועה ‘yeshuah,’ is the source of the Hebrew name of Jesus, ישוע ‘Yeshua.’ ישוע ‘Yeshua’ literally means the Shepherd who watches over His flock, saving them from their enemies.
This hope in Him, while dwelling in the Promised Land is associated with a ‘braveheart’ (Deuteronomy 3:28; 31:6-7, 23; Joshua 1:6-9; 10:25) and to the time of Jacob blessing his children in Egypt (Genesis 49:18). Bravery in Hebrew is אמץ ‘amatz’ which means strength. This is linked with putting on the helmet of salvation (1 Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 6:10-18).
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President William Howard Taft
1908 Election
Vice President James S. Sherman
House Speaker Joseph Gurney Cannon continued
President Pro Tempore William P. Frye continued 3
Chief Justice Edward Douglass White
House Speaker Champ Clark
President Pro Tempore Augustus O. Bacon
President Pro Tempore Charles Curtis
President Pro Tempore Jacob H. Gallinger
President Pro Tempore Frank B. Brandegee
President Pro Tempore Henry Cabot Lodge
Secretary of State Philander C. Knox
Woodrow Wilson Presidency
Woodrow Wilson’s Presidency is a picture of Israel going down into Egypt to escape famine in Canaan. This is the time period where Pharaoh became owner of all the land and people. However, Israel dwelt in Goshen, separate from the people of Egypt and not caused to sell their property.
Wilson’s Presidency was defined by World War I and his ‘New Freedom’ plan. His Presidency saw the institution of the Federal Reserve and ‘Wilsonian’ foreign policy, both of which have been dominating issues of American government since. This corresponds to the days of Joseph and the going down of Israel into Egypt which became the dominant themes in the Biblical narrative describing God’s dealings with the nation.
Woodrow Wilson’s name meaning is speaking of Israel going down into Egypt, the dark city, to keep their bellies full and their souls alive.
Wilson’s first name was Thomas. Thomas comes from the Hebrew word תָּאוֹמָא ‘Ta’oma’ meaning a twin but also full. The predominant desire of man during the days of the famine, was to keep their bellies full.
Woodrow means a ‘row of houses by a wood.’ In Hebrew, the word for woods is יער ‘ya’ar’ which is a place of darkness and is a cognate of the Hebrew word for city, עיר ‘eeyr’. Ancient Egypt is the personification of a ‘dark city.’ A place of idolatry and wickedness where God’s people would late be enslaved.
Wilson means son of William. William comes from the Germanic words ‘wil’ meaning desire and ‘helm’ meaning the head, or helmet/protection. As mentioned in the last chapter, this is pointing to Jacob’s desire of ‘protection’ from the famine (Genesis 42:1-2) and on a deeper level, the hope of salvation of mankind (Genesis 47:13-26; 50:2).
Here we see a continuation of the theme of William Howard Taft’s Presidency which points to Psalm 23 where the Good Shepherd fills our cup to overflowing even in the midst of darkness. It is interesting to note that Wilson used this imagery in his second Inaugural Address to the nation:
“The shadows that now lie dark upon our path will soon be dispelled, and we shall walk with the light all about us if we be but true to ourselves—to ourselves as we have wished to be known in the counsels of the world and in the thought of all those who love liberty and justice and the right exalted.”
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President Woodrow Wilson
1912 Election
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall
House Speaker Champ Clark continued
President Pro Tempore James Paul Clarke
1916 Election
President Pro Tempore Willard Saulsbury Jr.
House Speaker Frederick H. Gillet
President Pro Tempore Albert B. Cummins
Senate Majority Leader Henry Cabot Lodge
Warren Harding Presidency
President Warren Harding
The Presidency of Warren G. Harding depicts Israel’s descent into Egypt to dwell in Goshen where Jacob is reunited with his son Joseph who feeds his family in the midst of famine. God’s gift of salvation is revealed in the midst of the shadow of death, a table is prepared before their enemies.
Harding’s Presidency was defined by his promise of a return to ‘normalcy’ which points to Israel’s acclimation to life in the land of Egypt. His presidency began the time period of the ‘Roaring Twenties’ displaying Israel’s blessed state while dwelling in Goshen.
Warren Harding’s name is speaking of Israel going down into Egypt to dwell as shepherds in the land of Goshen, the best of the land of Egypt.
Warren comes from a Norman French word ‘warrene’ meaning an animal enclosure. This points to the land of Goshen, where Israel dwelt as shepherds with their sheep (Genesis 45:10; 46:28; 47:27).
Gamaliel means the ‘benefit or reward of God.’ The land of Goshen was the best of the land of Egypt, ‘the reward of God.’
Genesis 46:2 And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.
Genesis 46:3 And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
Genesis 47:5 And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:
Genesis 47:6 The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.
Genesis 47:27 And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.
Harding comes from the Old English name ‘Heard’ which means brave or hardy.
As mentioned in the chapter on William Howard Taft, the Hebrew word for bravery is אמץ ‘amatz’ which means strength. This is linked with putting on the helmet of salvation (1 Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 6:10-18) of which Jacob sought during the days of the famine. This hope in Him is pointing to the time of Jacob blessing his children in Egypt (Genesis 49:18) which corresponds to the time period of which Harding’s Presidency refers to.
Harding’s Presidency is strongly connected to William Howard Taft whose name was a picture of Joseph, the shepherd who fed the nations and in particular Jacob and his family. This aspect of Joseph’s life is a picture of the Messiah, the Good Shepherd. Harding gave Taft’s Presidential nomination speech in 1912 and when he became President appointed Taft as Chief Justice.
Warren G. Harding’s Presidency was defined by his promise of a return to ‘normalcy.’ The three previous Presidents were Progressives who sought to transform society. Harding wanted to return to the days of old where the government was not active in as many aspects of a person’s life. This return to normalcy is speaking of Israel’s acclimation to life in the land of Egypt.
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President Warren Harding
1920 Election
Vice President Calvin Coolidge
House Speaker Frederick H. Gillet continued
President Pro Tempore Albert B. Cummins continued
Senate Majority Leader Henry Cabot Lodge continued
Associate Justice Joseph McKenna
Chief Justice William Howard Taft
Calvin Coolidge Presidency
Calvin Coolidge’s Presidency continues the picture of the great famine and Israel dwelling in Goshen. Here they were prosperous and fruitful amidst famine. They were victorious over over death.
Coolidge was President during the ‘Roaring Twenties,’ a time of great prosperity corresponding with the fruitfulness of Israel while dwelling in Goshen. The way of life had changed for man due to modern technology as did Israel who lived amidst the technological advancements of Egypt.
Calvin Coolidge’s name meaning is speaking of the camp of Yah, Israel, going down into Egypt during the days of famine where they would dwell amongst, but separate from the nation of Egypt.
His full name was John Calvin Coolidge.
John means the grace or camp of Yah. By the Lord’s grace, He brought down His camp into the land of Egypt.
Calvin comes from the French name ‘Chauvin’ which derives from ‘chauve’ meaning bald. The Hebrew word for bald, ריק ‘riyq’ also means bare. This is speaking of the famine and the barrenness of the land and is used in particular in reference to the thin cows of Pharaoh’s dream (Genesis 41:19, 20, 27).
Coolidge is from an Old English word ‘coll’ meaning a rocky ridge or escarpment. This is speaking of a division of land. Here we see a picture of Israel finding grace from the Lord in the midst of famine or barrenness, dwelling in Egypt in the land of Goshen which was separated from the Egyptians (Genesis 46:34).
Calvin Coolidge was President during a time of economic prosperity, called the ‘Roaring Twenties.’ This corresponds with the days of Israel in Egypt until the days of the Pharaoh who ‘knew not Joseph.’
Exodus 1:7 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them
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President Calvin Coolidge
Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes
House Speaker Frederick H. Gillet continued 2
President Pro Tempore Albert B. Cummins continued
1924 Election
Vice President Charles G. Dawes
President Pro Tempore George H. Moses
Senate Majority Leader Charles Curtis
House Speaker Nicholas Longworth
Herbert Hoover Presidency
The Presidency of Herbert Hoover is speaking of Israel in Egypt, multiplying to become an army of those who bear the promise given to Abraham. They survived the worldwide famine by His grace, dwelling as strangers in the iron furnace.
Hoover’s Presidency was defined by the Great Depression which depicts Israel’s being brought into subjection and slavery to the Pharaoh who knew not Joseph. Hoover’s life also paralleled the life of Joseph. Both became orphans and traveled abroad. Both were ‘humanitarians’ who fed the poor and hungry and were considered as one of the most important people of their times.
Herbert Hoover’s name meaning is speaking of the ‘army of the Lord’ dwelling in the land of Egypt during the days of Joseph.
Herbert is a Germanic name which derives from ‘hari’ meaning army and ‘beraht’ meaning bright.
Clark comes from the word ‘cleric’ which means a ‘scribe’ from the Old English word‘clerec’ which originally meant a priest. Here is a depiction of an army of priests who bear the Word. Scripture defines this as Israel.
Exodus 19:6 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.
Psalm 68:11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
The Hebrew word for company in Psalm 68:11 is צבא ‘tseba’ which literally means an army.
Hoover comes from the German name Huber meaning a ‘large measure of land.’ Here we see Israel, the ‘bright army’ of ‘scribes’ or carriers of the Word, dwelling in a large measure of land in Egypt.
Herbert Hoover’s Presidency is defined by the Great Depression that struck the United States in 1929, the first year of his Presidency. This Depression links to the going down of Israel into Egypt during the famine and living with Joseph where they would later become slaves (Exodus 1:10-14). The Hebrew word for depression is אנה ‘anah’ which means to be brought low or humbled. This is associated in Scripture with famine and fasting (Psalm 35:13) as well as the affliction of slavery (Exodus 1:11).
Hoover’s name is speaking of the ‘army of priests’ mentioned in Psalm 68:11. Amazingly, the Scripture defines them as ‘poor’ or ‘depressed.’
Psalm 68:10 Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor.
Psalm 68:11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
The Hebrew word used here for poor is אני ‘aneey’ which means depressed or brought low and comes from the above mentioned word אנה ‘anah.’
Further linking the Depression of Hoover’s Presidency and the days of Joseph is Psalm 69.
Psalm 69:29 But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
The word for poor in this verse is also עני ‘aneey.’ The word in Hebrew for salvation in the above verse is ישועה ‘yeshuah.’ This is pointing to Joseph, a picture of Jesus Christ whose name in Hebrew, ‘Yeshua,’ comes from this word. It is the Lord’s salvation that Jacob sought when he sent his sons down to Egypt for bread, and then later followed them thereto.
Psalm 69:32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.
The word humble in verse 32 is ענב ‘anav’ which also comes from the same root word mentioned above meaning depressed.
Here we see Jacob who sought God and was delivered from death (Genesis 42:2; 43:8). Israel lived and flourished in the land of Egypt until the days of the Pharaoh who ‘knew not Joseph.’ It was the Great Depression that brought about the Franklin Roosevelt administration, whose days speak of this Pharaoh
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President Herbert Hoover
1928 Election
Vice President Charles Curtis
House Speaker Nicholas Longworth continued
President Pro Tempore George H. Moses continued
Senate Majority Leader James Eli Watson
Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes
House Speaker John Nance Garner
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidency
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt’s name meaning is speaking of Israel dwelling in Goshen as ‘freemen.’ It is due to this freedom and prosperity that they received that the Pharaoh ‘who knew not Joseph’ decided to enslave them.
Franklin comes from the Middle English word ‘frankelin’ meaning a ‘freeman.’
Delano is from a French surname ‘De la Noye’ indicating the person was from a place called La Noue. La Noue is from the Gaelic word meaning a ‘wetland, or swamp.’ This points to Israel’s dwellings in the land of Goshen.
Goshen corresponded to ‘Wady-’t-Tumeylat.’ Wadi Tumilat is a part of the Nile Delta which is one of the world’s largest river deltas.
Roosevelt means a rose field. In aerial photographs, the land of Goshen is seen as a green, lush land to at the North of Egypt. The Nile delta pictured resembles a flower or a rose.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt
1932 Election
Vice President John Nance Garner
Senate Majority Leader Joseph Taylor Robinson
House Speaker Henry Thomas Rainey
President Pro Tempore Key Pittman
House Speaker Joseph W. Byrns
House Speaker William B. Bankhead
1936 Election
Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley
House Speaker Sam Rayburn
1940 Election
President Pro Tempore William H. King
President Pro Tempore Pat Harrison
Vice President Henry A. Wallace
Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone
President Pro Tempore Carter Glass
1944 Election
President Pro Tempore Kenneth McKellar
Vice President Harry S. Truman
Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius
Secretary of State Henry Morgenthau
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes
Secretary of State George C. Marshall
Harry Truman Presidency
The Harry S. Truman Presidency
Harry Truman’s name meaning is speaking of the conflict between Moses and Pharaoh.
Harry is a diminutive of both Henry and Harold. Henry means home power or ruler. Harold comes from the Old English name ‘Hereweald’ meaning leader of the army. ‘Here’ means army and ‘weald’ means leader or ruler.
S is Truman’s middle name, chosen to please both of his grandfathers, Anderson Shipp Truman and Solomon Young. Shipp is an occupational name of a boatbuilder or mariner. This is pointing to Moses, who began his days on a ‘ship’ (Exodus 2:3).
Solomon means peaceful in Hebrew. It is interesting to note that Truman began his Presidency in a prayer to God which Solomon prayed (1 Kings 3:9).
A day after the burial of Franklin Roosevelt, Truman addressed the Congress in a Joint Session, ending with these words.
“May we Americans all live up to our glorious heritage.
In that way, America may well lead the world to peace and prosperity.
At this moment, I have in my heart a prayer. As I have assumed my heavy duties, I humbly pray Almighty God, in the words of King Solomon:
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad; for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”
I ask only to be a good and faithful servant of my Lord and my people.”
The letter S comes from the Greek letter Σ‘sigma’ which traces back further to the Hebrew letter ס ‘samekh.’ ס ‘samekh’ is the picture of a thorn and is related to hate as mentioned above. This points to the Pharaoh who hated Israel (Exodus 1:10; Psalm 105:25).
Truman means a ‘trusty man’ in Middle English. In Truman’s name we see Moses (Hebrews 3:2, 5), who was raised up during the days of the Pharaoh ‘who knew not Joseph,’ who hated Israel. Moses was the faithful one in God’s house, whose life began on a boat (Exodus 2:3), destined to bring his people peace from the bondage of Pharaoh (Exodus 18:23; Acts 7:35).
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidency
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidency
Dwight Eisenhower’s name meaning is speaking of the deliverance of Israel from the bondage of Egypt where they are brought to Mt. Sinai and given His Word.
Dwight is an English surname which derives from the Medieval feminine name ‘Diot’ which is a diminutive of Dionysia. Dionysia is the feminine form of Dionysius. Dionysius is a combination of the Greek word Διος ‘Dios’ meaning ‘Zeus’ and Νυσα ‘Nysa’ which was a ‘legendary mountain.’
Zeus is actually a name which derives from God. Ζευς ‘Zeus‘ comes from Greek word ζην ‘zen’ meaning to live and Δια ‘Dia’ from δυι ‘dui’ meaning through. ‘To live through.’ This is the definition of God (Acts 17:28; John 1:1-9) which was corrupted by the heathen into the name of a false god.
The legendary mountain of God. This is where Moses was called.
Exodus 3:1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.
David means the beloved one. Israel was delivered for the sake of the fathers who were beloved in the sight of the Lord (Deuteronomy 9:5; Micah 7:20).
On a deeper level, David comes from the Hebrew word דד ‘dad’ which means a bosom and is linked to the concept of being under the shadow of God’s wings. The picture is of a parent holding a child in their bosoms and looking into their eyes. Further linking this concept is the English word ‘baby.’ The word baby comes from the Hebrew word בבה ‘babah’ which means the pupil of the eyes or the ‘apple of the eye.’ When one holds a baby in their arms and looks into their eyes, their reflection is seen in the baby’s pupils.
Scripture associates this intimate relationship of a parent looking into the eyes of their child with the relationship between God and His people being under the shadow of His wings (Psalm 17:8; Deuteronomy 32:10). This points to the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and their travels to Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19:4,17).
Exodus 19:4 Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself.
Deuteronomy 32:10 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.
Deuteronomy 32:11 As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:
Deuteronomy 32:12 So the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him.
Eisenhower’s nickname was ‘Ike.’ Ike is a diminutive of Isaac which comes from the Hebrew word צחק ‘tsachaq’ which means laughter. This word is also referring to the redemption of Israel (Psalm 126:1-2).
Eisenhower comes from the German name ‘Eisenhauer’ which means iron cutter or iron worker. Israel being redeemed from Egypt is associated with iron working (Deuteronomy 4:20; Jeremiah 11:4).
John F. Kennedy Presidency
The John F. Kennedy Presidency
John F. Kennedy’s name meaning is speaking of the deliverance of Israel from Egypt by the Right Hand of the Most High where He uses Moses as His representative. His Presidency portrays this time period, in particular the second generation of Israel who left Egypt.
John means the camp of Yah which is referring to Israel.
Fitzgerald is from the French-Norman name ‘fils de Gיrald’ meaning the son of Gerald. Gerald comes from ‘ger’ meaning spear and ‘wald’ meaning ruler. In Hebrew, the rod of the shepherd is also his ‘spear.’ Moses was sent with the Rod of God (Exodus 4:20) to deliver Israel from Pharaoh. The spear is also pointing to the righteousness of Phinehas and the victory of Israel in the wilderness over Midian, Sihon and Og.
Kennedy is the Anglicized form of ‘׃ Cinnיidigh’ meaning descendant of Cennetig. Cennetig means ‘armored head.’ An armored head is pointing the concept of the ‘helmet of salvation.’ The helmet of salvation is Messiah (Isaiah 59:16-17), His Right Hand which delivered Israel from Egypt (Exodus 15:1-6; Psalm 98:1-3; 110:1; 118:14-16; Isaiah 52:10; 53:1; Matthew 26:64; Acts 5:31).
Here we see in JFK’s Presidency the ancient conflict between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). The Seed of the woman is promised to crush the head of the serpent. This is ultimately fulfilled in the crucifixion of the Messiah but seen in shadow picture form in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt where the head of Leviathan is crushed (Psalm 74:14).
The Arm of the Lord is the Angel of His Presence who redeemed Israel from Egypt (Isaiah 63:5, 8-9). This is the Angel that appeared to Moses in the burning bush (Acts 7:35) and spoke to Him at Mt. Sinai (Acts 7:37-38; Deuteronomy 33:32).
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidency
The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidency
Lyndon Johnson’s name is pointing to Israel going into the land of Israel and conquering the nations thereof. As Vice President, his name was speaking specifically of the first lands that Israel obtained from Sihon king of the Amorites and Og king of Bashan (Numbers 21:21-35). As President, his name is referring to the days of Moses delivering what would become the book of Deuteronomy to the people.
Lyndon comes from an surname which means ‘lime tree hill’ in Old English. The linden or lime tree is a picture of the vine of Israel (Isaiah 6:13), the Holy Seed from whence comes victory over the devil.
Isaiah 6:13 But yet a tenth shall be in it, and it shall return and be consumed like the terebinth and like the oak that in being felled yet has its stump (the holy seed is its stump).
The ‘terebinth’ seen here in Isaiah 6:13 is a teil tree which is a linden or lime tree. The word in Hebrew is אלה ‘elah’ which comes from the root אל ‘el’ which is usually translated as God. Here is a beautiful picture of the Holy Seed, the BRANCH being God Himself (Jeremiah 23:5-6).
The association with the linden tree and Israel was seen in Abraham Lincoln‘s name as well. In the ‘code,’ Abraham Lincoln‘s Presidency is a parable of the days of the Patriarch Abraham.
Lincoln traces back to a Brythonic word ‘lindo’ meaning a lake or pool which has the same meaning as the English word ‘linden’ speaking of a tree by rivers of water.
The tree by the rivers of water is a picture of the tree of life (Psalm 1:2-3; Revelation 22:2-3). The tree of life is pointing to the Messiah, the Seed of the woman who was promised to come through the lineage of Abraham (Galatians 3:16). The linden tree seen in Isaiah 6:13 is speaking of the remnant of Israel, the olive tree who are in the image and likeness of Christ (Galatians 3:16-28).
Here we see Israel entering into Canaan as a foreshadowing of the ultimate victory promised in the beginning where the Seed of the woman would crush the head of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). This promise was passed down through the millennia and inherited by Abraham and his descendants.
Baines has three possible origins. The first is from the Gaelic word ‘ban’ meaning fair or white. The second is from the Old English ‘ban’ meaning a bone. The third is from the Old French ‘bain’ meaning a bath. These meanings are speaking of Israel, the bride of the Lord, ‘bone of His bone’ (Genesis 2:23; Isaiah 54:5) who is ‘fair or white’ meaning righteous (Numbers 23:21) and ‘cleansed’ by the baptism of faith through the Red Sea (1 Corinthians 10:1-2) and circumcision of the heart (Deuteronomy 10:16).
Johnson means son of John, meaning the children the camp of Yah. Here we see a reference to the second generation of Israel in the wilderness who would be given victory over the nations of Canaan (Numbers 14:23-24; 26:63-65).
Richard Nixon Presidency
Richard Nixon’s name meaning is pointing to Joshua who led Israel into victory over the Canaanite nations, albeit not in totality as commanded by the Lord. The parable of his Presidency portrays this time period of Joshua through the period of Judges.
Richard means brave power from the Germanic words ‘ric’ meaning ruler or power and ‘hard’ meaning brave. This is pointing to Joshua, called to lead Israel in warfare against Canaan.
Joshua 1:6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Milhous means miller’s house. A miller is one who operates a machine to grind grain in order to produce flour for bread. As Vice President, this part of Nixon’s name was pointing to the manna Israel was fed by in the wilderness (Exodus 16:11-36). As President, this name is speaking of the victory of Israel over the nations of Canaan, as they became their ‘bread.’
Numbers 14:8 If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.
Numbers 14:9 Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.
Nixon means son of Nicholas. Nicholas is from the Greek name Νικολαος ‘Nikolaos’ which means ‘victory of the people.’ Νικολαος comes from the Greek work νικη ‘nike’ meaning victory and λαος ‘laos’ meaning people. Here we see the victory of the people of Israel, called to be priests/rulers of the nations (Exodus 19:6), whose victory is intimately linked to bread (Deuteronomy 8:7-9). Bread is associated with warfare. The Hebrew word for war is מלחמה ‘milchama’ which comes from the root לחם ‘lechem’ which means bread. This is seen as the making of bread pictures ‘warfare’ where flour and water are mixed together and kneaded, depicting in a sense ‘fighting.’ Warfare began in the Garden when Adam was punished for the sin of eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. His punishment is associated with bread as Adam must now work the ground and by the sweat of his face eat bread (Genesis 3:19).
The warfare between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent is declared at this time (Genesis 3:15). Israel defeating the Canaanite nations is a foreshadowing of the Seed of the woman defeating the serpent. This war is ultimately won by THE Seed of the woman, the Messiah, the True Bread from heaven (Hebrews 2:14; Job 14:14; Isaiah 40:2; Revelation 2:17; John 6:48-51).
The Presidency of Richard Nixon is pointing to the days of Joshua and Israel conquering the land of Canaan, yet not in totality as commanded by the Lord. Due to Israel not fulfilling the decree of God, the inhabitants of the land would be thorns in their sides (Numbers 33:55; Joshua 23:13; Judges 2:3) leading to the period of Judges where the rulership of the land would pass back and forth between Israel and various nations of the area. Nixon’s Presidency ended in resignation due to the Watergate scandal, pointing to the time period of Samuel and the Kingship of Saul.
Gerald Ford Presidency
As Vice President under Nixon, Gerald Ford’s name meaning was speaking of the victory of Israel over Canaan yet not completely destroying them as commanded. This led to corruption in the land and the days of the Judges where Israel would be in constant conflict with the nations around them. The period of the Judges culminated during the days of Samuel and ended with Israel setting up a king. Ford’s Presidency pictures this time period of Kings Saul and David.
Gerald is from the Germanic name meaning ‘rule of the spear,’ from ‘ger’ meaning spear and ‘wald’ meaning rule. The word for rod/spear in Hebrew is טבש ‘shevet’ which is also the word for a tribe. Here we see the tribes of Israel, called to rule over the nations with a ‘rod of iron’ (Psalm 2:9; Revelation 2:27; 12:5; 19:15). This would begin in the days of Saul and be fulfilled, at least in part, during the days of David and Solomon.
Rudolph is from a Germanic name ‘Hrodulf’ which is a combination of ‘hrod’ meaning fame and ‘wulf’ meaning a wolf. This is speaking of the corruption of Israel and their leaders (Ezekiel 22:24-27) which was displayed in the sons of Eli and led to the leadership of Samuel and Saul. Saul would also go astray as well which resulted in the anointing of David (1 Samuel 15:26; 16:13).
Ford has the meaning of a shallow place in a river or stream where one may cross. This points to the crossing over of Israel into the ways of the nations where a king rules over them (1 Samuel 8:19-20).
Gerald Ford was born Leslie Lynch King Jr.
Leslie comes from the Gaelic ‘leas celyn’ meaning a garden of holly. In the Mysteries, holly is a symbol of sun god worship, associated with the ivy of Bacchus/Saturn of which Israel went ‘a whoring’ after (Amos 5:26; Acts 7:43). This led to the Ark of the Covenant going into captivity and the Glory of the Lord departing from the land (1 Samuel 4:1-22).
Lynch is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic ‘׃ Loingsigh’ meaning a descendant of Loingseach. Loingseach means a ‘long ship’ referring to a mariner. In English, it is a topographic name for someone who lived on a slope or hillside from the Old English ‘hlinc.’ This points to the wolves in sheep’s clothing which led Israel astray, causing them to go from ‘mountain to hill’ (Jeremiah 50:6) worshiping false gods upon every high hill (Ezekiel 34:6). It is this rebellion that led Israel to desire a king. Leadership is likened to the steering of a vessel upon water. A leader is one who ‘governs.’ The word govern comes from the Greek word ‘kybernan’ which means to steer or pilot a boat.
1 Samuel 8:7 And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
1 Samuel 8:8 According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt even unto this day, wherewith they have forsaken me, and served other gods, so do they also unto thee.
To lynch is to hang someone as a punishment for breaking the law. Here we see a picture of backslidden Israel (Jeremiah 7:23-24; Hosea 4:16), traversing on the waters of Babylon (Revelation 17:1).
King comes from the Old English ‘cyning’ meaning a king. The desire of Israel to have a king over them was the fruit of their rebellion (1 Samuel 8:5-8; 10:19).
Jimmy Carter Presidency
Jimmy Carter’s name meaning is speaking of King David, in particular the wars and conflicts which David experienced throughout his life.
James is the English form of the Latin name ‘Iacomus’ from the Greek ֹבךשגןע ‘Iakobos’ which comes from the Hebrew name יעקב ‘yaakov’ or Jacob. As seen throughout this book, the name James/Jacob is associated with conflict and war. This defines the time period of King David, the ‘man of war’ (1 Chronicles 28:3).
Earl comes from the Old English ‘eorl’ meaning a nobleman or warrior.
Carter is from an English surname meaning one who uses a cart. A cart is a vehicle designed for transport. Here we see a warrior or nobleman of Jacob associated with a cart. The only time the word ‘cart’ is used in Scripture is in reference to the cart used to transport the ark of the covenant back from the Philistines during the days of David, the noble warrior king of Israel (1Samuel 6:7-14; 2 Samuel 6:3; 1 Chronicles 13:7). This was a defining aspect of King David’s rule, who overcame his enemies and gave power to Israel over the land.
Jimmy Carter’s Presidency is a picture of the days of King David, in particular the struggles which he experienced throughout his life. David was a man after the Lord’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14) but experienced conflict throughout his days. So too, Jimmy Carter is a devout Christian whose actions reflect his profession as a follower of Christ, yet it seemed no matter what he did as President, success was not attained during his residency in the Oval office. However, many of the policies that he implemented were continued by succeeding Presidents with success even though he was not credited.
As a shepherd David fought wild beasts (1 Samuel 17:34) and giants (1 Samuel 17:40-51). He escaped the attempts on his life by the hands of King Saul (1 Samuel 18:8-15; 19:1, 19-10; 23:7-28; 24:1-22; 26:1-25). He was anointed king by the House of Judah while the rest of the nation rejected him (2 Samuel 2:1-9) but later gained their support (2 Samuel 3:36). His days as king were filled with war (1 Chronicles 28:3; 2 Samuel 5:17-25; 7:1-15; 10:1-19; 11:1). He had to overcome a coup d’יtat by his son (2 Samuel 15-18) followed by a rebellion by Sheba (2 Samuel 20:1-22), famine (2 Samuel 21:1) and pestilence (2 Samuel 24:15-25). However, in all these things David was successful through the help of the Lord (2 Samuel 22:1-3).
Jimmy Carter became President during a time of increasing distrust amongst Americans of their government due to the corruption of preceding Presidents. He inherited a weak economy where inflation and the energy crisis troubled him. He had to deal with a Soviet Union who invaded Afghanistan and the Iranian hostage crisis. He lost the faith of the American people and was deemed as a failure and too weak to address the issues of his day. His own party split and followed Ted Kennedy during his re-election campaign. After he lost the Presidency to Ronald Reagan, he went home to find that his peanut farm was over a million dollars in debt. However, Carter overcame all these conflicts to pursue his work for advancement in human rights and traveling around the world to conduct peace negotiations between nations, in service to the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.
Ronald Reagan Presidency
Ronald Reagan’s name meaning is speaking of King David, the one who was given the shield of salvation in order to defeat the Canaanite nations. The one to whom was promised an heir, who would be the Savior of the world.
Ronald is the Scottish form of ‘Ragnvaldr’ which is an Old Norse name composed of the words ‘regin’ which means advice and counsel and ‘valdr’ which means ruler. This points to David who, as did Reagan, reigned by delegation (2 Samuel 8:15-18; 20:23-26).
Wilson is from an English surname meaning ‘son of William.’ William is from the Germanic name ‘Willahelm,’ which consists of the words ‘wil’ which means will or desire and ‘helm’ meaning helmet or protection.’ This name points to the helmet of salvation who is Messiah (1 Thessalonians 5:8; Genesis 48:16; 49:18; Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18), this shield of salvation which was given to David.
2 Samuel 22:36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Reagan comes from an Irish surname ‘׃ Rםagבin’ which means a descendant of ‘Riagan.’ Riagan is derived from the word ‘rםodhgach’ which means the ‘kings heir.’ This of course is pointing to King David and the most important part of his life, the promise of an heir who would be Messiah (Psalm 72:1-17; 45:1-17; Jeremiah 23:5-6; 33:15; Isaiah 9:7; 11:1-5; 40:10-11; Zechariah 9:9; Daniel 9:24; Luke 1:32; Acts 2:30; Hebrews 1:8-9).
Ronald Reagan’s Presidency is a picture of King David, in particular the days of David as the conquering King of the Promised land. Reagan is credited with bringing about the end of the Cold War which pictured the wars between Israel and the Canaanite nations which were finally subdued during David’s days (2 Samuel 7:1). Reagan’s Presidency also pictures the transition from David to Solomon as the King of Israel as George H.W. Bush was elected to succeed Reagan as President, due in large part to Reagan’s popularity. Many of the Cold War victories were completed during Bush’s presidency, just as the Kingdom of Israel fully realized the fruit of David’s labors during the reign of Solomon.
George H.W. Bush Presidency
The George H.W. Bush Presidency
George H.W. Bush’s name meaning is speaking of the Vine of Israel which was planted in the Promised land but became corrupted. The army of the Lord was built up beyond what was commanded. At the beginning, they walked in the ways of David, the beloved of the Lord, but later fell astray. Due to their corruption they were cast into exile. Israel dwelt in peace and security but in their rebellion brought shame to their God. Consequently, He brought shame upon them by exiling them into the nations.
George comes from the Greek word דושסדןע ‘georgos’ which means a farmer or earth worker. This points to the Vine of Israel being firmly planted in the Promised Land during the days of David and Solomon (Psalm 80:8, 15-19; 1 Kings 4:25; Isaiah 5:2). Yet, in Solomon’s days, this Vine was corrupted (Deuteronomy 32:32; Jeremiah 2:21; Ezekiel 15:6; Hosea 10:11) and as a result, laid waste (Joel 1:7, 12).
Herbert comes from the Germanic words ‘hari’ meaning army and ‘beraht’ meaning bright. This is pointing to David, the ‘Light of Israel’ (2 Samuel 21:17) who led the Lord’s army. Solomon inherited this light (1 Kings 11:36) and army, however Solomon built up this army beyond the bounds of that which was commanded by the Lord (Deuteronomy 17:16; 1 Kings 4:26).
Walker is an English surname which referred to the medieval occupation of a walker, also known as a fuller. Walkers would tread on wet, unprocessed wool in order to clean and thicken it. The word ultimately derives from the Old English word ‘wealcan’ which means to walk. In the code, this is speaking of the walk of David, who lived according to the Word of God. Solomon was commanded to continue in this walk which he did for most of his life but in the end went astray (1 Kings 3:3, 14; 9:4-9; 2 Chronicles 7:17-22).
In the Scriptures, the concept of the fuller is associated with the exile of Israel due to their rebellion. This is seen in the Assyrian army who advanced on Jerusalem from the North (Isaiah 10:28-32), the only accessible side for an army. This was the place of the ‘fuller’s field’ (Isaiah 7:3; 36:2). Here we see in George Bush’s name, the story of Israel during the days of the Kings. The ‘bright army’ of Israel, whose occupation was farming (Joel 3:10), who rebelled against the Most High and His Word, ultimately leading to their exile from the land (Deuteronomy 29:28).
Bush is an from an Old English word ‘busc’ which means a bush. A bush is used to mark one’s land as well as hide one’s home for privacy. This is pointing to the days of David and Solomon in which Israel lived in peace and security (2 Samuel 7:1; 1 Kings 4:24; 5:4). However, the origin of the English word ‘bush’ traces back further to the Hebrew word בוש ‘bush’ which means shame. It was during this period in Israel’s history that shame was brought upon them due to their rebellion, leading to their exile in Assyria and later into Babylon (Hosea 10:6; 1 Kings 9:4-9; 2 Chronicles 7:17-22).
George H.W. Bush’s Presidency is a picture of the reign of King Solomon and the division of the House of Israel as a result of his fall. His reign began in righteousness where he walked in the ways of his father David (1 Kings 3:3, 14; 9:4; 15:5; 2 Chronicles 7:17). He reigned during a time of peace from the river to the sea with no ‘evil occurrence’ (1 Kings 4:24; 5:4) Yet, in his old age he allowed foreign wives to lead him astray where he was led into the worship rituals of the Mystery Religions (1 Kings 11:1-8).
Bill Clinton Presidency
Bill Clinton’s name meaning is speaking of the message of the prophets of repentance unto salvation, otherwise the wrath of God unto exile would occur. The prophets admonished the people to ‘break up their fallow ground’ so that the Word of God could enter their hearts and lead unto life and happiness in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Bill is a diminutive of William from the Germanic name ‘Willahelm,’ which is composed of the words ‘wil’ meaning will or desire and ‘helm’ meaning helmet or protection. This name points to protection from enemies, temporal and spiritual.
Most importantly, this name depicts the desire of man to put on the ‘helmet of salvation.’ This ‘helmet of salvation’ is Jesus Christ (Isaiah 59:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; Ephesians 5:23; 6:17; Colossians 1:18). It is through the message of the prophets, whose life Clinton depicts, that mankind is prepared for the Messiah (1 Peter 1:11). This ‘helmet’ is the hope of which leads man to salvation (1 Thessalonians 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:1). The phrase ‘helmet of salvation’ comes from Isaiah 59:17. This chapter depicts the story of Israel, in particular the days of the kings and prophets. Man’s iniquities had separated him from God (Isaiah 59:1-17), preventing them from knowing the way of peace (Isaiah 59:8). There was no man who could save them so the Lord saved them by Himself, redeeming them from transgression through His covenant (Isaiah 59:16-21). This will be discussed in more detail throughout this article.
Jefferson is from the Medieval name Geoffrey which is from a French form of a Germanic name. The first part is from either ‘gawia’ meaning territory, ‘walah’ meaning stranger or ‘gisil’ meaning hostage and the second part is from ‘frid’ meaning peace.
Here we see Israel, who desired peace but would not walk in His ways in order to attain it (Isaiah 48:18-22; Deuteronomy 32:1-43; Psalm 81:10-15; Luke 19:41-42). Hence, a stranger entered into their territory and took them hostage. This points to the time period of the kings and prophets. The prophets were sent by the Most High to warn Israel and lead them into the way of peace but the people rebelled and were sent into exile (Isaiah 59:8).
Bill Clinton’s original last name was Blythe which comes from an Old English surname meaning cheerful. Here we see the message of the prophets. They were sent to warn Israel of their sins, to admonish them to repent and turn to righteousness or receive judgment for their wickedness. After the sentence of judgment was described, the path of repentance and restoration was given as hope that even in judgment and exile, His people could and would be saved (Jeremiah 3:12-22; 4:1-4; 23:3-8; 29:12-14; 30:11; 31:20; 33:26; Isaiah 10:21-27; 14:24-25; 44:22; 52:7-15; Ezekiel 20:32-44; 33:11; Hosea 6:1; 14:1-3; Joel 2:18-22; Amos 9:7-15; Micah 7:18-20; Zephaniah 3:1-20; Zechariah 8:9-23).
Clinton is from a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning ‘settlement on the River Glyme.’ The River Glyme is a river in Oxfordshire, England. It is a tributary of the River Evenlode. The river’s name is derived from the Brythonic word meaning ‘bright stream.’
A ‘bright stream’ describes the Hebrew concept of ‘breaking up your fallow ground.’ The Hebrew word for light, ניר ‘niyr,’ is literally a picture of a farmer breaking up fallow ground which reveals the water beneath that reflects the light of the sun. The prophets speak of this breaking up of the fallow ground as the unrepentant heart of carnal man being broken in order for God’s Word to be implanted within (Jeremiah 4:1-7; Hosea 10:9-15). This is a description of circumcision of the heart and being born again (Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6, Jeremiah 31:33; 32:39-40; Ezekiel 11:19-20; Romans 2:28-29; Colossians 2:11-13; John 3:3-5; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; James 1:18-21; Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:10-11; Galatians 6:15-16; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
Bill Clinton’s Presidency pictures the time period of the Kings and Prophets of Israel. The message that went forth from the prophets of judgment if the people would not repent and restoration if repentance would come after the judgment. Herein lies the character of Bill Clinton. He is a self described sinner that proclaims the grace of God as the only way of overcoming this state.
George W. Bush Presidency
George W. Bush’s name meaning is speaking of the Vine of Israel being replanted in the Promised land during the second Temple period where they returned to walking in the ways of the Lord, at least in part. Israel allowed religion to become more important than the Word of God and so fell into the same shame of their forefathers.
George comes from the Greek word דושסדןע ‘georgos’ which means a farmer or an earthworker. This points to the days of the Vine of Israel being replanted in the Promised Land (Isaiah 60:21; 61:3; Jeremiah 24:6; 31:28; 32:41; 42:10; Psalm 80:14-19).
Walker is an English surname which referred to the medieval occupation of a walker, also known as a fuller. Walkers would tread on wet, unprocessed wool in order to clean and thicken it. The word ultimately derives from Old English ‘wealcan’ which means to walk. Israel returned to the walk of David, desiring to walk in the light of the Lord, His Word (1 Kings 3:14; Deuteronomy 5:33; 8:6; 10:12; 11:22; 19:9; Isaiah 2:3-5; Jeremiah 7:23; Hosea 14:9; Zechariah 1:4-6; 3:7; Ezra 9:7-14; Nehemiah 9:26-38; 13:18).
Bush is an from an Old English word ‘busc’ which means a bush. In Hebrew בוש ‘bush’ means shame and is the origin of the English word for bush. A bush is used to mark one’s land as well as hide one’s home for privacy. Israel bore their shame and was judged with exile, but the promise of redemption was given that they might return to their land. This return is associated with the nations being judged and their shame being discovered (Ezekiel 36:6-38; Isaiah 61:7). This occurred during the days of the Maccabees.
Here we see in Bush’s name the regathering of Israel to the Promised land in repentance. Israel returned to walking in the law of God and rebuilt the Temple. However, Israel did not stay true to the law of the Lord. They allowed religion to become an idol and so fell back into the shame of their forefathers (Matthew 23:32).
George W. Bush’s Presidency pictures the time period of the second Temple. A time in which Israel returned to the land of promise after being exiled in Babylon. A time in which scribes and rabbis rose to power amongst the people, leading them to a zealousness for the law of God. This zealousness however, was not always tempered with faith and so John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way for the Messiah, teaching the people the true meaning and intent of the law (Romans 10:2-13).
It is this shadow picture portrayal of George Bush’s Presidency that is the focus of this article. The controversial decisions he made were no doubt done in what he believed were the best interests of the nation. However, these decisions are controversial for a reason as many of them violated the principles of the Constitution. This corresponds with the religious state of Israel during the second Temple period. Most believers were sincere and sought to please God, but did so in a manner that was more in line with their religion and less akin to the teachings of the Word of God from whence their religion came (Isaiah 29:13; Matthew 15:7-9; Romans 10:2-4).
Barack Obama Presidency
In the Presidents Code, Barack Obama‘s name meaning is speaking of Christ who comes to earth to bear the sins of mankind, and then is exalted to the Right Hand of the Father.
Barack comes from the Hebrew word ברך ‘barack’ which means blessing. This is pointing to Jesus, the Blessed One (1 Timothy 6:15; Mark 14:61).
Hussein comes from the Arabic حسين ‘Husayn’ which is a diminutive of ‘Hasan.’ حسن ‘Hasan’ means handsome from the Arabic حسن ‘hasuna’ which means to be beautiful or good. This too is pointing to Jesus, the Beautiful One (Song of Songs 6:3-4; Isaiah 4:2; 33:17; Zechariah 9:17; John 1:14; Romans 10:15-16; 2 Peter 1:16).
Obama is of African origin and means to be crooked or bent. It traces back to a Luo word ‘bam’ which means crooked or bent down with the prefix ‘O’ which means he. He is bent down.
In Hebrew the word בם ‘bam’ is speaking of something lifted up. He is bent down and then lifted up. This is pointing to Jesus who humbled Himself to come to earth, suffering death for the sins of mankind. In this He became highly exalted and given a name above every name.
Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Philippians 2:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Philippians 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Philippians 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Barack Obama’s election to the Presidency portrayed the coming of the Messiah. Obama rose to prominence through his message of hope and change which resonated in the hearts of the people as they had grown jaded towards the government as a result of years of corruption. So too, when Christ came on the scene, the people of Israel were ready for a change as a result of the corruption of the religious leaders of their days (Matthew 23:4; Acts 15:10).
However, while there were some changes from the previous administration, for the most part, America still continued in the same general direction. This too corresponds with the aforementioned time period in the Bible. Although the Messiah had come to earth, the political power of the nation was still in the hands of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
The Presidency of Barack Obama displayed the Jewish people during the days of Christ. The people drew nigh to God with their mouth and honored Him with their lips but their hearts were far from Him. Their worship was in vain as they walked according to the doctrines of Judaism as opposed to walking in true faith (Matthew 15:7-10; Isaiah 29:13). So too, the speeches and message of President Obama werehonorable. However, the actions taken during His Presidency did not match his message. The Obama Presidency did not bring significant change and did not bring the hope promised. His Presidency aligned more with the corrupt political structure of the “status quo”/”deep state” that corresponds in the code with the corrupt Jewish leadership which opposed Christ Jesus.
Barack Obama’s Presidency depicts the days of Messiah, the One who came with the message of love, hope and change. He taught and healed the masses amidst the corrupt power structure of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Jesus offered Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind, to regather all men unto Himself. He laid the foundation of His church, and before ascending back to Heaven gave them charge to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Donald Trump Presidency
In the Presidents Code, Donald Trump’s first Presidency displays the battle between Jesus Christ and the “establishment” of His day. His name meaning points to the risen Christ who was victorious over His enemies, crushing the head of the serpent.
Donald is from the Gaelic name ‘Domnhall’ which means “ruler of the world.” Domnall is a combination of the Celtic words ‘dumno’ which means world and ‘val’ which means rule. Through His work on the cross and resurrection, Jesus Christ sits at the right hand of the Father as the ruler of the world (Ephesians 1:20-21; Colossians 1:16; 2:10; Matthew 26:63-64; Mark 14:62; Luke 22:69; Daniel 7:13).
John comes from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן ‘Yochanan’ meaning the grace or camp of God. The grace of God was revealed through Jesus Christ (John 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:1; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Titus 2:11). The ‘camp of God’ is referring to believers in God and the land in which they live (Revelation 20:9; Hebrews 12:22-23; Psalm 89:7; Acts 20:28). Christ Jesus brought God’s grace to whosever should believe that they might enter His “camp” (Ephesians 2:8-22).
Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Eph 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
Eph 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
Eph 2:15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
Eph 2:16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
Eph 2:17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
Eph 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
Eph 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
Eph 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Eph 2:21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
Eph 2:22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Trump is from the Middle English word ‘trumpe’ meaning a trumpeter or one who plays the trumpet. In the Bible, the trumpet is associated with resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16) which lines up with the “code” as we are currently in the time period of the narrative of the crucifixion. The voice of Christ is likened unto a trump as well (Revelation 1:10) which raises the dead (John 5:25). The voice of the Good Shepherd calls the lost sheep home (John 10:3, 16, 27-28; Jeremiah 31:10), rescuing them from the false shepherds (Isaiah 56:8-12; (Ezekiel 22:25-28; 34:2-10; Jeremiah 23:1-4; 50:6; Matthew 9:36; Mark 6:34; 1 Peter 2:25).
The trumpet was also used during times of war (Jeremiah 4:5, 19). The crucifixion was a culmination of the war which began in the beginning between the Seed of the woman (Genesis 3:15; Galatians 3:16) and the seed of the serpent. This war was won by the offering of Christ at Calvary (Isaiah 40:2).
The leaders of Jesus’ day conspired against Him, just as the “deep state” conspired against Trump. At the crucifixion, the leadership of the time conspired against the Lord and His Anointed (Psalm 2:1-3; Acts 2:23; 4:25-27). Jesus was victorious through the cross (Colossians 2:15) and His resurrection. Trump’s Presidency points to this battle and victory of Christ. Trump endured unprecedented attacks as President and yet came out victorious in all of them. His loss in the 2020 election looked like defeat, yet in 2024 he achieved one of the greatest political comebacks in American history.
Joe Biden Presidency
Joe Biden’s name meaning points to the Jewish leaders who gathered against Jesus but ultimately the victory of Christ who gathers the exiles and restores mankind by His death and resurrection.
Joseph comes from the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף ‘yoseph’ which means to add or gather. This is referring to Jesus, who gathers mankind back to God (John 10:49-52; 11:49-52; Isaiah 40:9-11; 49:3-21; 52:7-15; 56:8; Jeremiah 23:3-8; 29:11-14; Ezekiel 34:10-16; 37:21-28; Matthew 24:30-31).
In context with the theme of the code, this name could also be speaking of the “establishment” of the first century who “gathered together” {συνάγω’sunago’} against Christ (Acts 4:25-28; Matthew 26:3; 27:17, 27).
Act 4:25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
Act 4:26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
Act 4:27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
Act 4:28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Mat 26:3 Then assembled together {συνάγω ‘sunago’} the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,
Mat 27:17 Therefore when they were gathered together {συνάγω ‘sunago’}, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
Mat 27:27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered {συνάγω ‘sunago’} unto him the whole band of soldiers.
Robinette comes from Robin which is a diminutive of Robert. Robert comes from the Germanic name ‘Hrodebert’ which is a combination of the word ‘hrod’ meaning fame and ‘beraht’ which means bright. Bright fame or name. This is speaking of the fame of Christ that spread about in the land when He walked the earth (Matthew 4:24; 9:26, 31; 14:1; Mark 1:28; Luke 4:14, 37; 5:15). His fame is also associated with the gatherings of the people (Isaiah 66:19). It was because of this fame that the Jewish leadership hated Him and ultimately crucified Him (John 11:45-48).
The name Biden comes from two different sources but has one meaning. First, the German name ‘Beiden’ which means two. Jesus came to gather Jew and Gentile together (Jeremiah 31:31; Hebrews 8:8). This was accomplished through His death and resurrection (John 10:11-17).
The other source of the name Biden is from the Anglo-Saxon ‘Biden” which means one who made buttons. A button is used to join two different pieces of clothing or fabric together. Again, the Jew and Gentile unity theme is seen. It could also be said that at the crucifixion of Christ, Herod and Pilate joined forces (Luke 23:12) and the Pharisees and Sadduccees joined forces against Christ (Matthew 26:3; Acts 4:5-6).
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Trump’s first term portrayed the days of Christ, in particular His battles against the corrupt leadership of His day. Covid, and Trump’s 2020 election loss pointed to the crucifixion of Christ. Trump’s second term points to the resurrection of Christ and the continuation of the Gospels (probably the book of Mark).
Donald is from the Gaelic name ‘Domnhall’ which means “ruler of the world.” Domnall is a combination of the Celtic words ‘dumno’ which means world and ‘val’ which means rule. Through His work on the cross and resurrection, Jesus Christ sits at the right hand of the Father as the ruler of the world (Ephesians 1:20-21; Colossians 1:16; 2:10; Matthew 26:63-64; Mark 14:62; Luke 22:69; Daniel 7:13).
John comes from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן ‘Yochanan’ meaning the grace or camp of God. The grace of God was revealed through Jesus Christ (John 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:1; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Titus 2:11). The ‘camp of God’ is referring to believers in God and the land in which they live (Revelation 20:9; Hebrews 12:22-23; Psalm 89:7; Acts 20:28). Christ Jesus brought God’s grace to whosever should believe that they might enter His “camp” (Ephesians 2:8-22).
Trump is from the Middle English word ‘trumpe’ meaning a trumpeter or one who plays the trumpet. In the Bible, the trumpet is associated with resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16) which lines up with the “code” as we are currently in the time period of the narrative of the crucifixion. The voice of Christ is likened unto a trump as well (Revelation 1:10) which raises the dead (John 5:25). The voice of the Good Shepherd calls the lost sheep home (John 10:3, 16, 27-28; Jeremiah 31:10), rescuing them from the false shepherds (Isaiah 56:8-12; (Ezekiel 22:25-28; 34:2-10; Jeremiah 23:1-4; 50:6; Matthew 9:36; Mark 6:34; 1 Peter 2:25).
The trumpet was also used during times of war (Jeremiah 4:5, 19). The crucifixion was a culmination of the war which began in the beginning between the Seed of the woman (Genesis 3:15; Galatians 3:16) and the seed of the serpent. This war was won by the offering of Christ at Calvary (Isaiah 40:2).
The leaders of Jesus’ day conspired against Him, just as the “deep state” conspires against Trump. At the crucifixion, the leadership of the time conspired against the Lord and His Anointed (Psalm 2:1-3; Acts 2:23; 4:25-27). Jesus was victorious through the cross (Colossians 2:15) and His resurrection. Trump’s Presidencies points to this battle and victory of Christ. Trump has endured unprecedented attacks as President and yet has come out victorious in all of them.
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