The first symbol of Christianity 364 before the cross became a symbol / Hebraic Roots / By Netanel The symbol and its prophetic meaning. The Menorah (seven-branched lamp-stand) represents Jews who follow Yeshua (Jesus) and the fish signifies Gentiles who follow Yeshua. Listen to discover from which scripture the early church developed the symbol and what is its prophetic meaning Listen to the following podcasts: