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Questions about the family of Jacob (b'nei Yisrael, children of Israel) and/or the biblical nation of Israel.

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Who says the 144,000 in Revelation 14:4 are virgins the way we understand the word?

Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel, Jeremiah 31:4. … Even some of the kings of Israel led the nation into spiritual defilement, setting a bad example themselves by allowing pagan wives to set up idolatrous worship, right inside Israel. …
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What does “in part” mean in Romans 11:25

Part of Israel has experienced this hardening against the gospel of Christ, resulting in them rejecting it, and him. … The Day of Salvation is still on-going, for both Jews and Gentiles, but when the "full number of the Gentiles has been reached", then something special will happen with Israel. …
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Why does it appear that God punishes Syria in Amos 1 for attacking Israel, even though he pr...

judgments on particular nations that fought against Israel. … Yes, God used them to dish out his judgment on disobedient Israel and Judah, but they went too far. They went beyond what God required, due to the hatred in their heart for God's people. …
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How is it possible for Israel to command Jehovah?

Then comes the verse in question, and the theme continues, but now God challenges "his Servant" (Israel on one hand, and king Cyrus on the other) to see if they dare challenge him, their Maker, so as to … Then Isaiah, suitably awed, states the shame of those (like Israel and Cyrus) who have gone after other gods. …
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Does calling the Sabbath a "sign" (אות‎) between God and Israel mean it was given to disting...

Going back to the O.T. and your question: the sign of the Sabbath would only identify the nation of Israel as a people set apart by God to be holy bearers of his name for as long as they kept it. …
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Does Gabriel refer to Jesus as 'the Lord their God' meaning 'Israel's Lord and God'?

The one whom the 'children of Israel' followed prior to the coming of Jesus into the world was, indeed, this Lord God of Israel. … To turn to the Lord Jesus in the way Gabriel said is to turn to the Lord God of Israel. …
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Understanding 1 Chr. 17:21 (2 Sam. 7:23) & Ams. 9:7, "What other nation have you redeemed?"

It is what the redemption of the nation of Israel is for that makes her unique. … He also views those who do so as having - effectively - become children of Israel. …
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