Why is Hosea 14:2 changed in some translations?
I’ve read that in Hosea 14:2, the reference to sacrificial bulls is removed and the word פָרִ֖ים is mistranslated as "fruit". Why is this?
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Would Proverbs 26:18-19 be relevant to scenario cases that involve bullying/hazing/ragging?
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Does Proverbs 26:18-19 condemn tricking people for a joke?
Proverbs 26:18-19
New American Standard Bible 1995
18 Like a madman who throws Firebrands, arrows and death, 19 So is the man who deceives his neighbor, A…
How are we to understand the words "womb" "begotten" and "morning" in Psalm 110:3?
Psalm 110:3 Brenton Septuagint Translation, With thee is dominion in the day of thy power, in the splendours of thy saints: I have begotten thee from the womb before the morning.
Psalm 110:3 Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Version says, You…
Book of Esther’s major theme is that God’s people may have Unwillingly strayed away from God, but God is still Loving towards said people
I’m trying to approach the Book of Esther in the Bible in a holistic manner ( taking a bird’s eye view ) of God’s varying calibrated auspices of His chosen Israelite nation.
Also I am taking into account the historical/cultural contexts fo…
Could someone please give an elaborate explanation as to how Wisdom, knowledge & understanding are different and/or overlap in Proverbs 24:3-5?
( reference: https://www.gotquestions.org/wisdom-knowledge.html )
Proverbs 24:3-5
New American Standard Bible 1995
3 By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
4 And by knowledge the rooms are filled
With all pr…
1 Samuel 14:18 – "Bring the ark of God" or "Bring the ephod"?
Saul was in his earlier reign of Israel and he was in a battle against the Philistines. His son Jonathan and his armor-bearer went into the camp of Philistines and caused a turmoil. Saul discovered it and said to Ahijah in 1 Samuel 14:18
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(1 Chronicles 7:15-17) "Machir took a wife for Huppim and Shuppim" then does it mean that Machir was arranged a marriage for Huppim & Shuppim?
1 Chronicles 7:6-19 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Descendants of Benjamin
6 The sons of Benjamin were three: Bela and Becher and Jediael. 7 The
sons of Bela were five: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth and Iri. They
were …
The meaning of παρασκευή (‘day of preparation’)
Background
I realise that the word παρασκευή has a wider range then just a reference to a day, for example Eph 6:15 is not a reference to a specific day however it is the understanding of this term in regards to a specific day that I wish…
What does "I am creating" mean in Isaiah 65:17?
Isaiah 65:17
"See I am creating new heavens and a new earth; The former things shall not be remembered nor come to mind". New American Bible. My emphasis.
The following translations also have "I am creating": Amplifie…
Does that battle of Armageddon actually take place in North America?
Spoiler: answer is yes.
I have a theory I have been working on for quite some time and I believe I am 100% correct about this, but would be curious to hear any other opinions.
The crux of the argument is that the old testament has a lot of…
Why did Ahimaaz the son of Zadok run ahead of the Cushite to Only provide good news about War Victory, & Not the Bad News about Absalom’s death?
(2 Samuel 18:19-33) (New American Standard Bible 1995 ) 19 Then
Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and bring the king
news that the Lord has freed him from the hand of his enemies.” 20
But Joab said to him, “You are not the…
What does the Greek word θεότητος in Colossians 2:9 mean?
The Greek word θεότητος is translated differently in English Bibles:
Colossians 2:9
New Living Translation For in Christ lives all the fullness of God
in a human body.
New American Standard Bible For in Him all the fullne…