Luke 1:20 why plural demonstrative
Why “these things” in Lk 1:20 when only the birth of John the Baptist and not the “things” he would do seems sufficient for Zacharias’ voice to return?
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Jacob’s blessing prophesy of Benjamin
What are credible interpretations of Jacob’s prophecy about Benjamin?
Gen 49:27 “Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, in the morning devouring the
prey and at evening dividing the spoil?”
Is there evidence of fulfillment in the biblical record o…
What are the Hebrew/OT/Aramaic equivalents of the words ἀπιστία (unbelief) or ἄπιστος (unbelieving), such as in Romans 4:20? [closed]
I am struck that these words/concepts are used frequently in the New Testament by speakers (Jesus and Paul among others, including Romans 4:20), who would have been (presumably) speaking/thinking in Aramaic/Hebrew, and approaching their th…
In 1 Cor 14:3-5 what was the nature of the prophecies being given in Corinth?
Paul speaks at length to the Corinthians about the penchant for becoming a celebrity preacher fan club:
[1Co 1:10-12 NLT] (10) I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony wi…
Strong’s 203 ἀκροβυστία uncircumcision and bible translations in general
The more mature I get in my faith, the more I realize love and faith matter above all else, and the works that are the product of true faith are good: too to feed the poor and visit the orphans and widows. Yet I also recognize that words m…
What do Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:18 mean with respect to his Church never being defeated by the powers of hell?
Jesus said, "I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" – Matthew 16:18 KJV.
I’m not so concerned with whether the English translation should better state ‘Hades,’ and ‘overcome,’ unless that has …
Were Joseph and the Virgin Mary cousins?
Scholar Bruce R. McConkie wrote:
Mary’s ancestors were the same as Joseph’s. She was a descendant through the royal line of King David. “Matthew says Joseph was a son of Jacob, and Luke says that he was a son of Heli. It appears, however,…
Are the two witnesses the prophet like Moses?
Heaven must hold this one (Christ) within itself until the times of restoration of all things of which God spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets of old. In fact, Moses said: ‘Jehovah your God will raise up for you from among your b…
Does the Holy Spirit’s distribution of spiritual gifts depend in any way on how eagerly we desire them?
In 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (NIV), Paul explains that the distribution of the spiritual gifts is a sovereign decision of the Holy Spirit, who distributes the spiritual gifts as He sees fit:
4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same …
Is the KJV wording holy ‘thing’ wrong in Luke 1:35?
Luke states the following in 1:35 :
και το γεννωμενον αγιον κληθησεται υιος θεου
also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God [KJV]
Note : My question relates to the TR text (I am quoting Stephens 1550)…
Spirit descending on Jesus – for man’s belief or deeper purpose?
John 1:32 (NASB):
John testified saying: "I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him.
The above quote from John the Baptist is referring to what we read about in Luke 3:21-22, when the Holy S…
Why/How did the condemnation of Jesus spark remorse in Judas? Matthew 27:3
Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, – Mat 27:3 LSB
What inferences from Matthew can support what sparked Judas’ …