Category: Old Testament

Thank you for the question on God’s selection of fallible individuals, “Why did God used people like Samson: a promiscuous person, Jael: an inhospitable fellow and Ehud: an assassinator?” As one reads the Biblical text more carefully, it is the choice of the Samson, Jael, and even Ehud to act in an ungodly manner. One must … Read More “Why did God used people like Samson: a promiscuous person, Jael: an inhospitable fellow and Ehud: an assassinator?” »

Thank you for the identity of the children of Israel, “Given Deuteronomy 28:15-68 Identifies the true children of Israel. Who would they be today? Biblical Scriptures only!” As I read the question, the answer to the identity of the Israelites is not based on Deuteronomy 28:15–68. The answer is based on Genesis 12:1–3. Here are some … Read More “Given Deuteronomy 28:15-68 Identifies the true children of Israel. Who would they be today? Biblical Scriptures only!” »

Thank you for the question on Adam and Eve, “What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the broader or deeper meaning of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit: A. When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they lost their … Read More “What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?” »

Thank you for the question of identity for Naboth’s vineyard, “What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?” As one reads I Kings 21:1–16, the answer is given in the text. The text states that King Ahab wanted to buy even give an exchange of property … Read More “What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?” »

Thank you for the question on Isaac’s blessing on Jacob, “Even after Isaac realized that Jacob had obtained his blessing through deceit, it remained valid. Why did Isaac not revoke the blessing? Was that not an option? Why not?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration why Isaac didn’t revoke the blessings: Isaac heard or knew … Read More “Even after Isaac realized that Jacob had obtained his blessing through deceit, it remained valid. Why did Isaac not revoke the blessing? Was that not an option? Why not?”” »

Thank you for the question on the reference of “birds” in the Bible, “When is the first time “birds” are mentioned in the Bible in the King James Version?” If the question refers to a generic references to wing creatures, then Genesis 1:27 is the first reference to “birds”. The creation of winged fowl would have … Read More “When is the first time “birds” are mentioned in the Bible in the King James Version?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 32:24–30, “What is the significance of God manipulating Jacob’s hip to win, when they wrestled in Genesis 32:24-30?” Here’s some thought on God and Jacob wrestling through the night: Jacob was fearful of his older brother coming with 400 men to kill him as he once swore. Looks … Read More “What is the significance of God manipulating Jacob’s hip to win, when they wrestled in Genesis 32:24-30?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 3:22, “Some claim that the word “knowing” in Genesis 3:22 should be translated as “experiencing” to avoid the implication that Adam and Eve did not know good from evil before they ate the fruit. Do you agree?” I would strongly disagree with that interpretation based on the text … Read More “Some claim that the word “knowing” in Genesis 3:22 should be translated as “experiencing” to avoid the implication that Adam and Eve did not know good from evil before they ate the fruit. Do you agree?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question in Psalm 8, “In PSALM 8, what is meant by “The Glory of the Lord in Creation”? When we look at famous paintings or architectural buildings, we are able to perceive the beauty and or the ingenious of the artists. The work of art is a handprint of that person. … Read More “In PSALM 8, what is meant by “The Glory of the Lord in Creation”?” »

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.”?” »