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What's this variant in the Codex Sinaiticus of John 1:18?
Everyone knows about the textual variant specific to the Alexandrian texts that say "only-begotten God" as opposed to the Byzantine, Caesarean and Western families all saying "only-...
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Psalm 49:7(NASB) translation seems to say "No human being" can redeem his brother but Psalm 49:7(KJV) refers to those with earthly riches
Psalm 49:5-9 (NASB)
5 Why should I fear in days of adversity, When the iniquity of my
[b]foes surrounds me,
6 Even those who trust in their wealth And
boast in the abundance of their riches?
7 No ...
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Incorrect Prophecy of Jesus?
The first time I read Matthew 10:23, I was disturbed to think this might be an issue. I've read up about it a little, but does anyone here have an explanation for the following words of Christ:
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Who Demands a Ransom?
Col 1:14 - In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Redemption , from the Greek ‘apolytrōsis, (‘Strongs Lexicon: G729- Liberation procured by the payment of a ransom’...
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What does 'master' signify in Rom 6:9? 'death no longer is master over Him'
Rom 6:9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is
never to die again; death no longer is master over Him.
So may we clearly understand that while Jesus was in the flesh being tempted ...
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Forgive us our sins or forgive us our debts or both?
Matthew 6:12 Young's Literal Translation
And forgive us our debts (ὀφειλήματα), as also we forgive our debtors (ὀφειλέταις).
Luke 11:4 Young's Literal Translation
and forgive us our sins (ἁμαρτίας),...
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What does the name Phinehas mean? [closed]
In Hebraic culture, names have significant meanings. When given a name it represents an array of scenario including but not limited to the essence of one's character (https://www.aish.com/jl/l/b/...
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The funerary custom of burning corpses
It seemed to be a matter of great ignonimy to be burnt upon one’s death or burnt to death:1 “From this it may be concluded that the burning of the human body was looked upon with horror.”2
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At John 20:6,7, is what Peter saw in the tomb his "lightbulb" moment to recognize Jesus as the Messiah?
In John chapter 20, we see the disciples going into the tomb where Jesus was lain. In verse 6,7: "Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes ...
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James 1:12 “Crown of Life”
I would like to ask what does the “Crown of Life” means in the context of James 1:12 (NLT):
”God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of ...
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(Genesis 4:5) Was Cain Angry? Hebrew
I'm reading through the Hebrew for Genesis 4. I am now really confused about what is happening when God does not gaze at Cain's offering and I was wondering if any of the Hebrew experts here can help....
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Matt. 8:25- "We" in "we are perishing" - Do disciples refer themselves or include Jesus?
Text: Matt. 8:25 (ESV)
"And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.”
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In John 6:60 is "hard" a direct reference to the bread Jesus has been talking about?
John 6:60: When many of his disciples heard it, they said,"This is a hard saying: who can listen to it?" ESV
In John 6:48-58 Jesus has been talking about bread and in verse 60 comes this ...
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Why did the Elders tell King Ahab not to agree to Ben-Haddad, King of Syria second command?
1 Kings 20:4
And the king of Israel answered and said, “My lord, O king, just as you say, I and all that I have are yours.”
1 Kings 20:7-8
7 So the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, ...
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Who is the dresser of the vineyard in Luke 13:6-9?
Luke 13:6-9 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his ...
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Meaning of God's thought concerning Abraham in Genesis 18:19
Genesis 18:19
For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham ...
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Singular τὸν κόλπον in Luke 16:22 but plural τοῖς κόλποις in Luke 16:23
Luke 16:22–23
22 ἐγένετο δὲ ἀποθανεῖν τὸν πτωχὸν καὶ ἀπενεχθῆναι αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἰς τὸν κόλπον Ἀβραάμ· ἀπέθανεν δὲ καὶ ὁ πλούσιος καὶ ἐτάφη. 23 καὶ ἐν τῷ ᾅδῃ ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ, ...
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Luke 10:27 vs Matthew 22:37 vs Deuteronomy 6:5
Luke 10:27
And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind;...
Matthew 22:37
And He said to him, “‘...
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Why doesn’t Jesus’ genealogy in Luke 3:31 go through Solomon to David?
According to the following passage
“And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron, and more sons and daughters were born to David. And these are the names of ...
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Was the army in Ezekiel 37:10 physical?
Ezekiel 37:10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet--a vast army.
Where did they go afterward? Was it just an immaterial vision ...
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What is the connection between "because of the angels" 1 Corinthians 11:10 and Psalm 8:5? [closed]
1 Corinthians 11:1-16 mentions - mankind, glory, honour, angels just as Psalm 8:5 does.
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Exodus 3:17 and Judges 2:1 - the Validity of the Vav-Conversive
In Exodus 3:17, we find the phrase אַעֲלֶה אֶתְכֶם (aʿaleh etkhem). The word אַעֲלֶה is a verb conjugated from the verb עָלָה in the imperfect aspect, as indicated by the prefixed א. Reviewing the ...
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Why the vulgarism in Ezekiel 23:20?
Ezekiel 23:20 New International Version
There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses.
Is this vulgarism in the Word of God?
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Should Psalm 47:4 use of word "inheritance" associated with Ancient Israel's land's physical borders or inheritance in Jesus Christ?
Psalm 47:2-6 (NASB)
2 For the Lord Most High is to be feared, A great King over all the
earth. 3 He subdues peoples under us And nations under our feet.
4 He chooses our inheritance for us, The glory ...
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Why did Christ instruct his followers to carry purse and bag in Luke 22:36
Initial when Christ sent out his disciples he instructed them not to carry purse or bag
.Luke 10:4 NIV
4 Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.
But later after the ...
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Why are the verbs in Jacob's vow (Genesis 28:20) translated so differently?
The NKJV and YLT differ so widely that I get a very different understanding of Jacob's vow.
NKJV
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me, and keep me in
this way that I am going, and ...
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Could the law give life?
This is more of a semantic question, but I keep coming back to it and can't seem to come to a conclusion.
Was the law able to give life? I know that Galatians 3:21-22 (and other places) tells us that ...
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Does tearing clothing imply nakedness?
There are multiple passages (2 Samuel 19:13 example) that speak about teared clothes. The attitude and meaning of this act is clear to me but I was unsure how to imagine it.
Does it mean that Tamar ...
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Why do infants ask for wine in Lamentations 2:12?
Lamentations 2:11-12
My eyes fail from weeping,
I am in torment within;
my heart is poured out on the ground
because my people are destroyed,
because children and infants faint
in the streets of the ...
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Where online can I find a list of all the Hapax Legomena in the Hebrew Bible?
I am looking for a list online of all Hapax Legomena in the Hebrew Bible in text format that I can copy and paste into MS Word for further studies.
I need something that's free and is not in a picture ...
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Luke 16:30-31, who are "they" that will not be convinced if someone should rise from the dead?
Does v 31b means "the rise from the dead" will not persuade unbelievers at all?
Text: Luke 16:30-31(ESV)
30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they ...
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Translation of the Greek prepositions,”en” and “dia”
English versions of the New Testament seem to take considerable latitude in translation of the Greek prepositions, “en” and “dia” and at times they seem to be used interchangeably. Specific choice of ...
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Simon the leper and Simon the Pharisee are one person and Mary of Bethany is not the woman of ill-repute with alabaster jar [closed]
The Hebrew Roots Bible denotes Simon in these events of the women anointing Jesus as Simon the potter. In Aramaic the name Simon is Shimeon for the Pharisee and for the potter. Is it possible that ...
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Ezekiel 21:2 מִקְדָּשִׁ֑ים (miq·dā·šîm), should it be translated as singular or plural?
Ezekiel 21:2
New International Version Son of man, set your face against Jerusalem and preach against the sanctuary.
English Standard Version Son of man, set your face toward Jerusalem and preach ...
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Giving to believers vs non [closed]
Based on
Matthew 25:40
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me
How do i give in the name of the Lord? Do i get rewards giving to ...
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2 Kings 13:21 - וַיֵּלֶךְ - who went?
2 kings 13:21
וַיְהִי הֵם קֹבְרִים אִישׁ, וְהִנֵּה רָאוּ אֶת-הַגְּדוּד,
וַיַּשְׁלִיכוּ אֶת-הָאִישׁ, בְּקֶבֶר אֱלִישָׁע; וַיֵּלֶךְ וַיִּגַּע
הָאִישׁ, בְּעַצְמוֹת אֱלִישָׁע, וַיְחִי, וַיָּקָם עַל-...
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Why is the hired servant not allowed to eat the holy thing in Leviticus 22:10-11?
Leviticus 22:10-11 KJV
10 There shall no stranger eat of the holy thing: a sojourner of the priest, or an hired servant, shall not eat of the holy thing. 11 But if the priest buy any soul with his ...
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Free Will in the Old Testament [closed]
I'm trying to understand how the old testament understands the nature of Human Will. I don't see any direct references to free will. By free will, I mean that individual humans are the capable of ...
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Who does the deceiving in Ezekiel 14:9?
This is inspired by Does God command someone to do something against His laws?
English Standard Version Ezekiel 14:91
And if the prophet is deceived and speaks a word, I, the LORD, have deceived that ...
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In the gospel of John is it reasonable to make the following connection?
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1
The Word was God
“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.”
John 17:17
God’s Word is ...
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Who is the 'we' in Daniel 2:36?
Daniel 2
29 “As Your Majesty was lying there, your mind turned to things to come, and the revealer of mysteries showed you what is going to happen. 30 As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, ...
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Translation of Matt 22:44, "The Lord said to my Lord ... "
There have been several people asserting on this site that in obvious places such as Matt 22:44 the sacred name of "Jehovah/YHWH" or equivalent should be used giving a version like, "...
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What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:8 away from the body and at home with the Lord? [duplicate]
2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
This verse is often quoted by pastors to prove that as soon as we have died, we will be ...
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(Psalm 45:2) Is Ancient Hebrew's translation of "fairer" used as a figure of speech for a person's character, personality, inner spirit, etc.,?
Could someone please check if the Ancient Hebrew translation of the word "fairer" is meant to be used as a figure of speech in Ancient Hebrew that indicates a person's character, personality,...
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How old was Joseph when he was sold into slavery? [closed]
I have heard some debate whether he was 13 or 17 and curious about sources for this age
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What is the difference between the heavens (shamayim) in Genesis 1:1 and the heavens (shamayin) in Jeremiah 10:11?
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
the heavens
הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 8064: Heaven, sky
Jeremiah 10:11 "...
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Is Paul's appeal to nature in his rejection of homosexual behavior an example and vindication of naturalism?
Prior to Paul, the only Jewish objection to homosexual behavior was penetration and ritual prostitution:
[Lev 18:22 NKJV] (22) 'You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.
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130 years Genesis 5:3
In Genesis 5:3, where Adam's age is stated as 130 years old, is there by chance any alternative, maybe gematria-type alternative meaning for 130? I don't mean a different age, but a word that 130 ...
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Who was preventing Jesus's statement from being understood? Luke 9:45
In Luke 9:45 it says that it was "hidden from them". Who concealed it? Jesus was asking them to listen, pay attention... who was working against Jesus?
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In which versions of Latin Vulgate this phrase "as I also am of Christ" present?
1 Corinthians 4:16, (DRB):
Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.
This phrase "as I also am of Christ" present in Douay-Rheims Bible, I looked a version of ...