Category: Old Testament

Thank you for the question about Nihilism, “Is the book Ecclesiastes advocating nihilism?” Merriam-Webster defines Nihilism as a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless Nihilism is a condition in which all ultimate values lose their value.— Ronald H. Nash. b : a doctrine that denies any objective ground … Read More “Question: Is the book Ecclesiastes advocating nihilism?” »

Thank you for the question on the descendants of Noah, “How does the Bible prove that the Ashkenaz are actually the “house of Edom”?” As I thought about this question, one needs to make a distinction between proof and prove. Proof means the evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement. Prove … Read More “Question: How does the Bible prove that the Ashkenaz are actually the “house of Edom”?” »

Thank you for the question, “What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.” The question on Genesis 1 and the creation of God is an interesting thought. Here are … Read More “Question: What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.” »

Thank you for the question, “Why did Jacob have children with the servants of his wives?” Here are some thoughts on why Jacob was intimate with the maids of his Rachel and Leah: A. Jacob was faithful to Rachel and Leah in his marriage to them. B. Rachel was unable to conceive a child from Jacob. … Read More “Question: Why did Jacob have children with the servants of his wives?” »

Readers have highlighted the differences between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2. Among the differences are the creation account of Adam and Eve. Genesis 1 recorded that God made man and woman simultaneously (vs. 27), while Genesis 2 recorded that God made man before He made the woman (vs. 18). Both accounts can’t be correct. Are … Read More “Question: How does a Christian reconcile the two differing creation accounts of Adam and Eve in Genesis 1 and 2?” »

Thank you for the question on the lineage of Laban to the Patriarch Abraham, “If the ancient Israelites could trace their roots back to father Abraham, what place would Jacob’s father-in-law Laban have had the lineage?” Here are two thoughts for one’s consideration in regards to the lineage of Laban to Abraham’s descendants: I. Considerations on … Read More “Question: If the ancient Israelites could trace their roots back to father Abraham, what place would Jacob’s father-in-law Laban have had the lineage?” »

Thank you for the question on Jonah, “Was the fish that God sent to carry Jonah an angel?” As one reads the Book of Jonah, the fish is not an angel nor did an angel carry Jonah to safety. It is a literally a “ great fish” that God prepared to swallow Jonah. It’s a special … Read More “Question: Was the fish that God sent to carry Jonah an angel?” »

Thank you for the question on the evidence for Noah’s Flood, “Is there any evidence that Noah’s flood ever occurred?” The arguments for a world wide flood and the arguments against a world wide flood has been debated through the centuries and even more intensely in the last 100 years. I offer two thoughts on whether … Read More “Question: Is there any evidence that Noah’s flood ever occurred?” »

Thank you for the question about Moses, “Why did God send Moses to Egypt to free Israel?” The Scriptures does not state the exact reason why God chose Moses to free the Israelites from Egypt. For one’s consideration, here are some thoughts as to the reason why God chose Moses to free the Israelites: A. God … Read More “Question: Why did God send Moses to Egypt to free Israel?” »