Category: Old Testament

Thank you for the question on quotations from the Quran and the Bible, “In the Quran pharaoh said “O Haman build me a high tower that I may attain the means of reaching the heavens, so that I may see the god of moses, though I think he is a liar”. Why similar verses don’t exist … Read More “Question: In the Quran pharaoh said “O Haman build me a high tower that I may attain the means of reaching the heavens, so that I may see the god of moses, though I think he is a liar”. Why similar verses don’t exist in the Bible?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on David and Goliath’s sibling, “Did Goliath the Giant in the Bible have a brother that also try to fight David? What did that mean that David took out two giants and not one?” There are three passages that relates to Goliath: I Samuel 17, II Samuel 21, and I … Read More “Question: Did Goliath the Giant in the Bible have a brother that also try to fight David? What did that mean that David took out two giants and not one?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on Isaiah 13:3, “In Isaiah 13:3 KJV, what does it mean “I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.”?” The KJV and the NIV translation of the Bible are in many ways similar. The NIV … Read More “Question: In Isaiah 13:3 KJV, what does it mean “I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.”?” »

Thank you for the question on the Nephilim, “Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?” As one reads the Bible, one has to be careful of making assumptions about the Nephilim. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: It is faulty to think that the Nephilim lived through … Read More “Question: Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?” »

It is reasonable to think that that a word may have different meanings. It is also possible that copyist misplaced or heard the sound incorrectly due to one’s pronounciation of that word. In my opinion, the context may provide a clearer interpretation of a word. In Genesis 34, the narrative about the two sons of … Read More “In Genesis 34:27, KJV translates הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) as city but in the Strong’s it is also translated as excitement, anguish or terror. Are these two separate words that happen to be spelled the same/understood from context or is one meaning implied?” »

Thank you for the interpretive question on Psalm 7:17, “In PSALM 7:17, what is meant by “I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: And will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”? According to the Analytical Key to the Old Testament, Psalm 7:17 says this in Hebrew, “I will give thanks to … Read More “In PSALM 7:17, what is meant by “I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: And will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”?” »

Thank you for the question on Leviticus 10:1–2, “According to Leviticus 10:1-2, two sons of Aaron were consumed by fire from the presence of the Lord for their unholy worship practice. What were their names?” Leviticus 10 says this, “Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered … Read More “Question: According to Leviticus 10:1-2, two sons of Aaron were consumed by fire from the presence of the Lord for their unholy worship practice. What were their names?” »

Thank you for the question on Aaron and Miriam’s offense in Numbers 12, “Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?” In order to answer this question, one must look at the context and the content of Numbers 12. The text says this, “Miriam and Aaron began … Read More “Question: Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?” »

Thank you for the question on I Samuel 12, “According to 1 Samuel chapter 12, if Israel asking of a king is a sin, why is it that God was the one that choose Saul? Why did God partake in the process?” Here is a thought for your consideration: The Israelites sinned because they insisted on … Read More “Question: According to 1 Samuel chapter 12, if Israel asking of a king is a sin, why is it that God was the one that choose Saul? Why did God partake in the process?” »