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Strange things happened at Bethel.
- In Genesis 12:8, Abraham had pitched his tent to the east of Bethel and built an altar of stones.
- Later, in verse 13:3, he returned to Bethel and to the sacred stone altar. Here, the town is portrayed as already being called Bethel.
- In chapter 28, Abraham's grandson Jacob slept in a certain place and dreamed of a ladder going up to heaven then he named that place Bethel, but before then it had been called Luz. Here, the town is portrayed as being called Luz, until Jacob chose a new name, Bethel. Jacob used a stone for a pillow and after waking put it on a pillar and poured oil on it.
It has long been known that there was a West Semitic deity named Bethel, associated with the veneration of sacred stones, thus this and previous passages point to the city being named after the god Bethel.
There is an interesting passage in The Book of Joshua, where twelve stones were placed in the river bed to mark the place where the Israelites crossed over.
There is no mystical suggestion in the rock that the gospels describe as covering the entrance to the tomb of Jesus - this was standard practice in the first century.
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∙ 13y agoNumbers 20:8 - "Take the rod; you and your brother Aaron gather the congregation together. Speak to the rockbefore their eyes, and it will yield its water; thus you shall bring water for them out of the rock, and give drink to the congregation and their animals." [NKJV]
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∙ 9y agoThe Jewish Encyclopedia tells us that the worship of sacred stones constituted one of the most general and ancient forms of religion; but among no other people was this worship so important as among the Semites. Sacred stones are mentioned with great frequency in the Old Testament, with at least ten of these references associated with Jacob.
It has long been known that there was a West Semitic deity named Bethel, associated with the veneration of sacred stones, thus the Israelite city located where, first Abraham then Jacob made stone altars, being named after the god Bethel.
The spiritual meaning of rock differs according to the context being used in The Bible. For example in the book of Matthew 7 : 24 - 27, the word "rock" meant the foundation of an individual. Also in Jeremiah 23 : 29 the word "rock" spiritually implies stumbling blocks or barriers. In Psalm 18 : 2 and Psalm 62 : 2 the word "rock" spiritually implies strength.
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∙ 9y agoThe Jewish Encyclopedia tells us that the worship of sacred stones constituted one of the most general and ancient forms of religion; but among no other people was this worship so important as among the Semites. Sacred stones are mentioned with great frequency in the Old Testament, with at least ten of these references associated with Jacob.
It has long been known that there was a West Semitic deity named Bethel, associated with the veneration of sacred stones, thus the Israelite city located where, first Abraham then Jacob made stone altars, being named after the god Bethel.
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∙ 9y agoThe spiritual meaning of rock differs according to the context being used in the Bible. For example in the book of Matthew 7 : 24 - 27, the word "rock" meant the foundation of an individual. Also in Jeremiah 23 : 29 the word "rock" spiritually implies stumbling blocks or barriers. In Psalm 18 : 2 and Psalm 62 : 2 the word "rock" spiritually implies strength.
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∙ 9y agoNo. but 'rock' is used as a metaphor describing Jesus:
1 Peter 2:6-8New King James Version (NKJV)
6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture,
"Behold, I lay in Zion
A chief cornerstone, elect, precious,
And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame."
7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient,
"The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief cornerstone,"
8 and
"A stone of stumbling
And a rock of offense."
They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.
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How old was Moses when he disobeyed god?
The bible does not tell his age then.
Where in the Bible does it tell about Joshua taking over after Moses?
The last chapters of the book of Deuteronomy discuss Moses' succession by Joshua.
Did moses in bible has died or not if he died where his soul has taken?
It is hard to tell as the body of Moses was not found. but the soul will be taken away.
Where does it say in the Bible the punishment Moses got for striking the rock twice?
We are aware that Moses struck the rock twice. One, Moses struck the rock out of anger and the other time he struck the rock to provide water. When did Moses actually speak to the rock is the question. God asked Moses to speak to rock.
Does the catholic bible tell the story of moses?
Yes. The first five books of the Bible are the same in Christian and Jewish canon.
What never speak but always tell the truth?
A mirror.
What do the 5 law books in the bible tell us?
They tell us to obey God, as Moses said: For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. (Romans 10.5)
What do the first five books of the Bible indicate?
The first five books of the bible . or the book of Moses tell from his birth to the journey to the promised land. Also all their problems.
Why do turtles speak to me in my dreams?
because they rock! they tell you cool things, listen to them man!
Does God say you should not speak in tongue?
A:The Bible does not tell us this, but the apostle Paul was dismissive of those who claimed to speak in tongues.
What did Jesus tell Moses to do?
Jesus did not tell Moses to do anything, it was god who spoke to him.
Did god tell moses to gather people near a lake?
In the Bible, there is no mention of God specifically instructing Moses to gather people near a lake. However, God did give Moses various instructions and commandments, such as those found in the book of Exodus and Leviticus.
