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Those would be called homographs.
Homonyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Examples include "bat" (flying mammal) and "bat" (equipment used in sports).
Those are homophones. Apex: Homo Graphs <3
Well, one belief is that you are given spiritual gifts by God, and if you use those gifts to serve others then they grow, and if you don't use them then they wither. Another belief is that you can cultivate gifts that you weren't given through petitioning God.
gold, frankincense and myrrh
It is in remembrance of the birth of Jesus, as it occurred according to the bible. WHen Jesus was born, the three wise men approached and brought him gifts. Those gifts to baby Jesus from the three wise men has then mutated into the current tradition of Christmas presents.
Those words have entirely different meanings. To decline is to refuse, and to covet is to desire.
those words are called homophones
It is, of course, illogical to have two opposite meanings for the same symbol. However, language does not necessary evolve in a logical way. Human culture is largely unplanned, it just happens. So if different people decide to use the same symbol in different, or even opposite ways, then the symbol will acquire those different or opposite meanings.
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The Wise men from the East had found out about a King who was to be born in Israel probably through some Old Testament prophecies they had read. It is thought that these men were also astrologers as well and had identified a star that would lead them to this "King of the Jews". In those days gifts were given to kings when they were visited, so they brought Jesus gifts.
Electric tea pots are common gifts for those who are tea enthusiasts. Along with the pot usually comes several different flavors of tea to try out along with it!