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Why are there extra dots in Genesis 33:4?

Why are there extra dots in Genesis 33:4?

I was reading Genesis 33 and noticed extra dots (i.e. not part of the niqqud that I understand) above the letters of “and he kissed him” in verse 4 (picture from archive.org’s Biblia Hebraica):

and he fell on his neck and kissed him, and…

In Luke 16:21 why were the dogs mentioned?

In Luke 16:21 why were the dogs mentioned?

who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores.
(Luke 16:21, ESV)

Some see the dogs as further insult to Lazarus.

Some see the dogs a sympathetic to Lazarus. Dogs likin…

Why does the KJV say JAH in Psalm 68:4?

Why does the KJV say JAH in Psalm 68:4?

While reading Psalm 68 this morning, I came across this verse which uses the name "JAH":

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. (KJV Psalm 68:4)

In Luke 16:21 why were the dogs mentioned?

In Luke 16:21 why were the dogs mentioned?

who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores.
(Luke 16:21, ESV)

Some see the dogs as further insult to Lazarus.

Some see the dogs a sympathetic to Lazarus. Dogs likin…

Why does Jesus tell the disciples to buy swords?

Why does Jesus tell the disciples to buy swords?

Luke 9:3 and Luke 22:36 seem to form an inclusio. In chapter nine, Jesus instructs the Twelve, “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic.” But in chapter 22, he tells them, “But now if you have a pu…