Rev. 17:14b – In the context, are "those with him," called (by God, inviter) , and chosen and faithful (invitees), or called and chosen, and faithful?
Text:Rev. 17:14b (ESV):
"…and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”
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What mind was in Jesus that the Philippians were advised to also have? [closed]
Philippians 2:5 ASV
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
What were the four standards around which the tribes of Israel were camped (Numbers 2:1-34)?
H1714
Original: דּגל
Transliteration: degel
BDB Definition:
1) banner, standard
Numbers 2:17 (NKJV)
“And the tabernacle of meeting shall move out with the camp of the
Levites in the middle of the camps; as…
What does μὴ ἐγκακεῖν mean in Luke 18:1?
What does μὴ ἐγκακεῖν mean in Luke 18:1? (Greek text from NA27)
Note ἐγκακέω is the preposition ἔν combined with the verb κακέω. In BDAG “ἐγκακέω is defined as 1. become weary, tired w. ptc. foll. … 2. lose heart, despair …; be afraid, o…
Isaiah 61:2 – same time period? – "the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance"
to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of
our God; to comfort all who mourn;
Is the year and the day referring to the same time period?
Usage of the word "Replenish" in Genesis 1:28
Why in the Genesis narrative does God use the word REPLENISH when he tasks Adam with the responsibility of earth? There was no lifeform before creation of Adam , Eve and other lifeforms. So why did Adam have to REPLENISH?
Replenish by de…
how do we reconcile John 8:14 & 5:31
John 8:14 New International Version
14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.
John 5:31 -…
In Genesis 8:20, why did Noah offer sacrifices after the Flood?
In Genesis 8:20, Noah creates an altar after getting off the Ark:
Gen 8:20 ASV – 20 And Noah builded an altar unto Jehovah, and took of every clean beast, and of every clean bird, and offered burnt-offerings on the altar.
Why did he …
Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them” forgive or tolerate? Hermeneutics and Atonement
The text at hand:
“Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what
they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.” Luke
23:34 NKJV
Many English translations still say “forgive”.
The definition of the G…
In Daniel 7.5 it says the bear had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth
What does the three ribs in the bears mouth symbolize?
Daniel 7:5 “And there before me was a second beast, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. It was told, …
What is the difference between the victim of divorce in 1 Corinthians 7:15, and Luke 16:18, if remarriage is permitted by Paul?
Many people believe that 1 Corinthians 7:15 gives Christians grounds for remarriage if their unbelieving spouse leaves and persistently rejects the idea of reconciliation. This is how I’ve just naturally read the passage, yet I have a stro…
Who are the thieves and robbers that have come before Jesus? [duplicate]
John 10:8 says
All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them.
My question is: Who are the ones mentioned in this passage that have come before Jesus and are thieves and robbers?
I can identi…