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According to Genesis 4:1f, could Cain and Abel be twins?

The letter (of the law) kills, but the spirit (of unity/harmony)gives life, Psalm 133. Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren, to dwell together in harmony.
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In 2 Corinthians 6:15, who or what is "Belial"?

Belial The best answer to the question, "who is Belial" is: Satan. NIDNTTE gives this listing of meanings: Βελιάρ G1016 (Beliar), Beliar (Belial) Concept: Satan JL This name evidently ...
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In John 11:33 what does ἐνεβριμήσατο τῷ πνεύματι καὶ ἐτάραξεν ἑαυτὸν mean in this context?

I'll start with Carson's comments in the Pillar commentary: (1) What does the crucial word embrimaomai actually mean? In extra-biblical Greek, it can refer to the snorting of horses; as applied to ...
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In John 11:33 what does ἐνεβριμήσατο τῷ πνεύματι καὶ ἐτάραξεν ἑαυτὸν mean in this context?

Jesus is a few days from the cross and not even those closest to Him understand Who He is. He is deeply moved that they don't understand. Irritated maybe at the way the crowd is carrying on about Him ...
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In 1 Corinthians 6:19 is the word σῶμα (sōma) intended to be singular or plural?

Paul here is speaking about each person individually (not as a sort of collective plural). Let's take a little wider scope, backing up to vs. 18: “«18» Φεύγετε τὴν πορνείαν. πᾶν ἁμάρτημα ὃ ἐὰν ...
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In 1 Corinthians 6:19 is the word σῶμα (sōma) intended to be singular or plural?

Given the excellent reasoning in the answer above ( referring to the linguistic rules in the 17 th century), it seems to me that the term ‘bodies’ used in the NIV to refer to the ‘bodies of each of ...
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Mt. 12:32-Does Jesus imply, speaking against the Holy spirit includes denying His divinity and the personhood?

Q: Mt. 12:32-Does Jesus imply, speaking against the Holy spirit includes denying His divinity and the personhood? 1. Have I ever committed the unforgivable sin? This question looms in the minds of ...
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Philippians 2:12 - How should "Work Out" be interpreted?

Rather than delving into each sub-question individually, I aim to offer a concise reflection centered on the overarching theme posed by the title question: 'How should 'Work Out' be interpreted in ...
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1 John 1:9 - What is the significance of the usage ὁμολογέω (confess) in the context?

This is why one of the holy sacraments of the Orthodox Church is confession with a Priest present and absolution of sins as past down from generation to generation by the holy church fathers. To take ...
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To which beginning is the word 'beginning' (arche) referring in the Gospel of John, outside of the prologue?

Let the Bible answer your question. References to pre-creation: Proverbs 8:22-25, 29, 30 22 The Lord created me [Wisdom] the first [G746, ΑΡXHN] of His ways for His works. 23 Before the age He ...
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Deuteronomy 18:15 "from among your midst, from your brothers"

מֵאַחֶיךָ (“from among you” or “from your midst”) is further specified by מֵאַחֶיךָ (“from your brothers”). מֵאַחֶיךָ is the general and מֵאַחֶיךָ the particular. The audience is “all Israel”.1 ...
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Deuteronomy 18:15 "from among your midst, from your brothers"

As you well-mentioned, מִקִּרְבְּךָ֤ and מֵאַחֶ֙יךָ֙ are in apposition to each other. More specifically, they are in a parallel construction (as we bump into so often in Hebrew). There are three ...
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