Category: Old Testament

Question: What does it mean in Christianity when it says in the Bible that “So now, kill all the boys, as well as every woman who has had relations with a man, but spare for yourselves every girl who has never had relations with a man.” [Numbers 31:18]?

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Christian Living, Old Testament

Thank you for the biblical question on Numbers 31:18 as it applies to Christianity. The citation of Numbers 31:18 does NOT apply to Christianity. That command of God was given to the nation of Israel in their conquest of the Promised Land. It would be equally mistaken to think that Christians have to bring an … Read More “Question: What does it mean in Christianity when it says in the Bible that “So now, kill all the boys, as well as every woman who has had relations with a man, but spare for yourselves every girl who has never had relations with a man.” [Numbers 31:18]?” »

Question: Where do you find all 613 commandments of Moses?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the commandments of Moses, “Where do you find all 613 commandments of Moses?” I heartedly agree with another respondent in giving the 613 as numbered by the Jewish scribes. The citation is accepted by me. https://www.jmu.edu/dukehallgallery/exhibitions-past-2018-2019/the-613-mitzvot.shtml Of course, one can do an in-depth study of the Law to see how … Read More “Question: Where do you find all 613 commandments of Moses?” »

Question: How could Moses have obtained the material he incorporated in the last part of Genesis?

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Old Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on the authorship of Moses, “How could Moses have obtained the material he incorporated in the last part of Genesis?” The Biblical text does not state how Moses received the content of Genesis. Here are some possibilities: A. Through oral tradition of the forefathers. In most nomadic culture, the family history … Read More “Question: How could Moses have obtained the material he incorporated in the last part of Genesis?” »

Was it during the time of Abraham or shortly before that the different cultures of the Earth were still forming after the Tower of Babel?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the formation of differing culture, “Was it during the time of Abraham or shortly before that the different cultures of the Earth were still forming after the Tower of Babel?” Here’s an opinion on the development of culture. Culture is defined as this, “The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements … Read More “Was it during the time of Abraham or shortly before that the different cultures of the Earth were still forming after the Tower of Babel?” »

Who ordains Melchizedek as a priest in the Bible?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Melchizedek, “Who ordains Melchizedek as a priest in the Bible?” The Biblical text is silent on the “ordination” of Melchizedek. Thus it would be conjecture, but here are some possibilities. A. It is possible that the king of Salem appointed himself to be priest over his people. He was the … Read More “Who ordains Melchizedek as a priest in the Bible?” »

If whatever God says comes to pass, did God lie in 1 Samuel 23 when he said Saul would come?

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Old Testament

Thank you for your question on I Samuel 23, “If whatever God says comes to pass, did God lie in 1 Samuel 23 when he said Saul would come?” As I read the text several times in trying to understand your question, God said that Saul would come and tear down the city IF David stayed … Read More “If whatever God says comes to pass, did God lie in 1 Samuel 23 when he said Saul would come?” »

Does evolution disprove the Bible, it says after the earth was created Adam and Eve was the first person. But then again evolution was proved to be true, does it disprove the Bible? There isn’t any way to explain this better, so I hope you understand.

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on Evolution and the Bible, “Does evolution disprove the Bible, it says after the earth was created Adam and Eve was the first person. But then again evolution was proved to be true, does it disprove the Bible? There isn’t any way to explain this better, so I hope you understand.“ … Read More “Does evolution disprove the Bible, it says after the earth was created Adam and Eve was the first person. But then again evolution was proved to be true, does it disprove the Bible? There isn’t any way to explain this better, so I hope you understand.” »

Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?”

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?” I believe the Book of Job is true. Here are my reasons why I believe so: A. Natural calamities and maundering bands of men were common in the Old Testament. The loss of … Read More “Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?”” »

“Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?”

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Psalm 59:14, “Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?” (NIV). For the Jewish people, sunset was considered … Read More ““Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?”” »

Why did God choose a brass serpent that was raised on a pole for the Israelites to look upon for their healing when it could have been a lamb or a dove? Book of Numbers Chapter 21 verse 8,9.

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the brass serpent, “Why did God choose a brass serpent that was raised on a pole for the Israelites to look upon for their healing when it could have been a lamb or a dove? Book of Numbers Chapter 21 verse 8,9.” The context of Numbers 21:8–9 may provide some … Read More “Why did God choose a brass serpent that was raised on a pole for the Israelites to look upon for their healing when it could have been a lamb or a dove? Book of Numbers Chapter 21 verse 8,9.” »