Category: Questions & Answers

In Psalm 7:7, what is meant by, “So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: For their sakes therefore return thou on high.”?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Psalm 7:7, “In Psalm 7:7, what is meant by “So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: For their sakes therefore return thou on high.” Reading the passage in the KJV is good. Reading the translator’s version of that verse may help clarify some words. I cite … Read More “In Psalm 7:7, what is meant by, “So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: For their sakes therefore return thou on high.”?” »

Why do the Genesis accounts contradict each other?

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Old Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on contradictions in Genesis, “Why do the Genesis accounts contradict each other?” As one reads especially Genesis 1–2, one notices difference between those two chapters. Some individuals label them as contradictions while others label them as complimentary or clarification of the details in Genesis 1. Quite often in my opinion, readers … Read More “Why do the Genesis accounts contradict each other?” »

To my understanding, the Bible was first written in Hebrew and later translated to various languages. How sure and correct can the translated versions be considering common human errors?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the translation and copying of the Bible, “To my understanding, the Bible was first written in Hebrew and later translated to various languages. How sure and correct can the translated versions be considering common human errors?” The TaNaKh or the Old Testament was written in mostly Hebrew and the New … Read More “To my understanding, the Bible was first written in Hebrew and later translated to various languages. How sure and correct can the translated versions be considering common human errors?” »

What if the serpent in the garden of Adam and Eve wasn’t Satan?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the identification of the serpent in the Garden of Eden, “What if the serpent in the garden of Adam and Eve wasn’t Satan?” The question is a hypothetical one. If the serpent is not Satan, then one has to define or describe the “serpent” as well as define or describe … Read More “What if the serpent in the garden of Adam and Eve wasn’t Satan?” »

In the third verse of the Big Book of Beginnings, it is said that There Was Light. If there is a problem in this verse, it has yet to be revealed. Can you offer any insight into whether or not there is a problem here, and as to what it might be?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 1:3, “In the third verse of the Big Book of Beginnings, it is said that There Was Light. If there is a problem in this verse, it has yet to be revealed. Can you offer any insight into whether or not there is a problem here, and as … Read More “In the third verse of the Big Book of Beginnings, it is said that There Was Light. If there is a problem in this verse, it has yet to be revealed. Can you offer any insight into whether or not there is a problem here, and as to what it might be?” »

Which king was struck down by an angel of the Lord and eaten by worms before he died, because he did not give praise to God (Acts 12:21-23)?

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New Testament

Thank you for the biblical question on Acts 12:21–23, “Which king was struck down by an angel of the Lord and eaten by worms before he died, because he did not give praise to God (Acts 12:21-23)?” For your consideration, the descendants of King Herod who was the king who attempted to kill the infant Jesus … Read More “Which king was struck down by an angel of the Lord and eaten by worms before he died, because he did not give praise to God (Acts 12:21-23)?” »

When you read the book of Luke 2:1-32, was Anna the prophetess able to conceive? If yes, show with reference.

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New Testament

Thank you for the question of the status of Anna, “When you read the book of Luke 2:1-32, was Anna the prophetess able to conceive? If yes, show with reference.” Since Anna was married before her husband died, it is assumed that she was able to conceive. One of the reasons why a person would marry … Read More “When you read the book of Luke 2:1-32, was Anna the prophetess able to conceive? If yes, show with reference.” »

How did we multiply on Earth, since it was only Adam and Eve that were first created and it’s forbidden for a brother to marry among his sisters?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the descendants of Adam and Eve, “How did we multiply on Earth, since it was only Adam and Eve that were first created and it’s forbidden for a brother to marry among his sisters?” As one reads Genesis 1–2, God didn’t prohibit the marrying of brothers to a sister. The … Read More “How did we multiply on Earth, since it was only Adam and Eve that were first created and it’s forbidden for a brother to marry among his sisters?” »

Devotional Thoughts in John 2:18-25

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Uncategorized

Read John 2:18-25. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 18 The Jews then responded to him, “What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” 20 They replied, “It has taken … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in John 2:18-25” »

Based on Luke 22:26 and 9:60-62, what does discipleship mean?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on discipleship from Luke, “Based on Luke 22:26 and 9:60-62, what does discipleship mean?” Before one seeks to define the meaning of discipleship, I cite the broader passage so that one can understand the context of the verses. Luke 22 says this, “A dispute also arose among them as to which of … Read More “Based on Luke 22:26 and 9:60-62, what does discipleship mean?” »