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The genealogies in the Old Testament served to assure the Hebrew people that the stories were real and could be believed, because the authors supposedly even knew such details as the lines of succession for the patriarchs, kings and prophets.

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Why did Paul tell Titus to avoid genealogies when it was a common practice in the old Testament?

It is a way of telling him to value individuals equally, on their merits, rather than by how good a family they come from.


Who is Nun from the Old Testament?

Nun in the Old Testament is Joshua's father.


Who was the first woman judge in the old testament?

It could be Deborah.


How is God just?

Answer: Arguably, God is not just. The Old Testament frequently talks of God favoring the Israelites over all the other people of his creation, even causing Joshua to commit genocide in capturing the land of the Canaanites.The early Christian Gnostics could not equate the harsh and unjust God of the Old Testament with the loving God that they felt the New Testament portrayed, so they developed the belief that the Old Testament God was a different and inferior God to that of the New Testament. However, Christianity chose to continue with the monotheistic ideals of Judaism and accept that there is only one God, the God of the Old Testament and the New Testament. If the Old Testament accurately describes the Israelite interaction with God, then he is not always just.Answer: Loving His children regardless of who they are, showing us signs of comfort, giving us mercy and compassion, leading us to light, forgiving us when we have trespassed, giving us life and free will to choose in life, is how He just.


Who was nebuchadnezzar in The Bible?

You can read about this powerful king in the old testament, in the book of Daniel.

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What is the significance of the number 4 in the Old Testament?

The flow of humanity divided into 4


What is the symbolism or significance of the well of Job in Old TESTAMENT?

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Why did Paul tell Titus to avoid genealogies when it was a common practice in the old Testament?

It is a way of telling him to value individuals equally, on their merits, rather than by how good a family they come from.


What does toledhoth mean?

"Toledoth" is a Hebrew word meaning "generations" or "descendants." It is often used in the Old Testament to introduce genealogies or family records.


What is significance of the number 100 in Old Testament?

I'll be blatantly honest, that's not nice.


What is the purpose of biblical genealogy and which books in the Bible are they found?

In the Old Testament, genealogies can be found particularly in Genesis, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings and in 1 and 2 Chronicles. The purpose is to place the narratives in context by showing family relationships. The later genealogies in Kings are generally accepted as reasonably reliable.In the New Testament, genealogies can be found in Matthew chapter 1 and Luke chapter 3. The two genealogies are so incompatible with each other and with the Old Testament genealogies that neither is considered likely to be historically accurate. The two authors, each in his own way, sought to show that Jesus was descended from the legendary King David and that numerology could be used to demonstrate that Jesus was destined for greatness. The author of Matthew also sought to demonstrate a parallel between Moses and Jesus, showing that the father of Joseph was named Jacob, just as in the Old Testament, whereas Luke says that the father of Joseph was named Heli.


What is God's name in the Old Testament and what significance does it hold in the biblical narrative?

In the Old Testament, God's name is often referred to as Yahweh or Jehovah. This name holds significance in the biblical narrative as it represents God's eternal and unchanging nature, emphasizing His power, authority, and faithfulness to His people.


Is Isaiah in the old testament or new testament?

The Old Testament.


How much is my 1829 New Testament Bible Worth?

Not all that much unless it is a family Bible with somebody important in it. Old Bible's are quite common. If it is a family Bible with genealogies and such, you may find a collector somewhere.


What is the significance of Moses' prophecy of Jesus in the Old Testament?

The significance of Moses' prophecy of Jesus in the Old Testament is that it foretold the coming of a future savior who would bring salvation and redemption to humanity. This prophecy helped prepare the way for the arrival of Jesus, who Christians believe fulfilled the role of the promised Messiah.


What significance does the term "Ramah" hold in the Bible?

In the Bible, the term "Ramah" holds significance as a place name that appears in both the Old and New Testaments. It is often associated with important events, such as being the birthplace of Samuel the prophet in the Old Testament and a place where Jesus visited during his ministry in the New Testament.


Is Abraham in the new testament or Old Testament?

Abraham is first mentioned in the Old Testament.