Meaning of father and children
What does it mean by " turning the children to their fathers and turning the fathers to their children"in Malachi 4:6
Was Benjamin in on the plot to sell Joseph?
While Joseph’s brothers plotted against him, was Benjamin a part?
Here’s the story, from Genesis 37:18-36 (NKJV):
18 When Joseph’s brothers saw him coming, they recognized him in the distance. As he approached, they made plans to kill him…
In Revelation 15:2 why is the phrase "over his mark" missing in some translations?
The following text in the book of Revelation some translators have chosen to include this phrase whilst others have left it out
KJV Revelation 15 : 2
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the vict…
How does the reference to the "Lord of Glory" in 1 Corinthians 2:8 relate to the Book of Enoch?
None of the rulers of this age understood it. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. NET 1 Corinthians 2:8
And he said unto me: ‘Enoch, why dost thou ask me regarding the fragrance of the tree, and why d…
What is the difference between the ungodly and sinners in 1st Peter 4:18?
I’m not quite sure I understand the difference between the ungodly and the sinner in 1st Peter 4:18. It would seem that they mean the same thing but I feel there must be a difference between the two as the sinner and ungodly are also menti…
Is the speaker in Psalm 22:1 forsaken literally or poetically?
The well-known Psalm 22 begins with the following as the first verse (KJV):
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
It is common to understand this verse as proof …
Why does Jesus quote Zechariah 13:7?
In Matthew 26:31, Jesus says this:
“Then Jesus said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’”
Matthew 26:31 NET
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Witchcraft and Profanity
Acts of Peter and the Twelve – significance of the number nine
Whenever dealing with early Christian texts, there is no shortage of hermeneutics pitfalls. For many such assemblies/groups, it is likely their canon was sparse to non-existent. However, for the purposes of this question, let us assume an …
Is love a spiritual gift or a spiritual fruit?
The context of 1 Corinthians 12 and 13 (spiritual gifts) appears to suggest that love (as well as hope and faith) is a spiritual gift:
31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. [1 Cor 12:31 …
7 tips for first-semester Biblical Greek
7 tips for first-semester Biblical Greek: Tip #1: Don’t depend on your teacher or your textbook: Everything depends on you! //NO-o-o-o Pack Rat [03/15/2015…
Isaiah 59:16 And he saw that there was no…
Read Isaiah 59:16. “And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto…