Category: Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Reuben’s son, “Did Reuben only had two sons in Genesis 42?” Genesis 46 states that Reuben had four sons who went down into Egypt. “These are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben the firstborn of Jacob. 9 The sons of Reuben: … Read More “Did Reuben only have two sons in Genesis 42?” »

Thank you for the question on the punishment of Adam and Eve, “Did you know that in the Bible, Adam was punished with hard work (to toil the land) and not the woman (even Eve was punish with labour pains and period pains)? How is this relevant nowadays?” As I read Genesis 3 on the … Read More “Did you know that in the Bible, Adam was punished with hard work (to toil the land) and not the woman (even Eve was punish with labour pains and period pains)? How is this relevant nowadays?” »

Thank for your question, “Did eating from tree of knowledge cause a new viewpoint in which we literally lost vision of God’s kingdom? Do we partially see from Satan’s point of view while we are in this test? Is this where Satan’s authority comes from?” When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit from the Garden … Read More “Did eating from tree of knowledge cause a new viewpoint in which we literally lost vision of God’s kingdom? Do we partially see from Satan’s point of view while we are in this test? Is this where Satan’s authority comes from?” »

Thank you for the foreknowledge question, “Why did God punished Adam and Eve if he knew they would sin?” The question focuses on the sovereignty of God and the limited freedom of humans. God is sovereign and he has a plan for his creation. That plan is only known to him unless he reveals it to … Read More “Why did God punish Adam and Eve if he knew they would sin?” »

Thank you for the Biblical question on the temptation in the Garden of Eden, “In the Bible, who tempted Eve and who tempted Adam?” Genesis 3 states the Biblical account of the sin of Eve and Adam. The Scriptures says this, “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God … Read More “In the Bible, who tempted Eve and who tempted Adam?” »

Thank you for your question on God hardening Pharaoh’s heart, “Why do Exodus 4:21 and Exodus 7: 3 say that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart?” The reason for God hardening the heart of Pharaoh’s heart is a difficult question to answer. I would like to suggest for one’s consideration that Pharaoh ALREADY hardened his own heart … Read More “Why do Exodus 4:21 and Exodus 7: 3 say that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart?” »

Thank you for interpretative question, “When Adam and Eve first ate the forbidden fruit, could this situation ideally be the situation which gave humanity the intelligence to eventually do genetic manipulation The question is one of speculation so the answers given by respondents are only conjectures. When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, their … Read More “When Adam and Eve first ate the forbidden fruit, could this situation ideally be the situation which gave humanity the intelligence to eventually do genetic manipulation?” »

Thank you for the question on Moses’ staff, “Did God infuse Moses’ staff with power when he parted the Red Seas?” As one reads the Exodus 3–14, the power of those signs and plagues were not in the staff of Moses. The staff does not have power in itself, but the power lies in the Words … Read More “Did God infuse Moses’ staff with power when he parted the Red Seas?” »

Thank you for the question, “What does Exodus 3:9-10 explain?” As one reads the broader context of Exodus 3:9–10, one may be able to observe the purpose of the conversation between God and Moses. It is helpful to read the context in answering the question. The text says this, “The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the … Read More “What does Exodus 3:9-10 explain?” »