Bible Statistics and History

Darling, Persia is now known as Iran, and Bethlehem is in modern-day Palestine. The distance between the two varies depending on your mode of transportation, but it's roughly around 1,200 miles as the crow flies. So, grab your camel or hop on a magic carpet, and you'll get there in no time.

The apostle Paul is believed to have been fluent in at least two languages: Koine Greek, which was the lingua franca of the eastern Mediterranean region during his time, and Hebrew, as he was a Pharisee and would have been familiar with Jewish scripture. He likely also had some knowledge of Aramaic, the language commonly spoken in Judea at that time. Paul's letters in the New Testament were written in Greek, suggesting his proficiency in that language.

Oh, what a lovely question! Nehemiah had quite the task ahead of him, with the walls of Jerusalem stretching about 2.5 miles around the city. Just imagine the care and dedication he put into each stone, creating a strong and beautiful place for the community to gather and thrive.

The word "all" appears 5,675 times in the Bible. It is a common word used throughout the Old and New Testaments in various contexts and translations. The frequency of its appearance underscores its significance in conveying the idea of entirety, completeness, and inclusivity in many biblical passages.

i think that the word "power" occurs in the new testament for about 122 times and if i am correct it does not always occur as spelled but with how it works on certain people. like the apostle Paul, he didn't say he had power but he did say that it was the power of God or the power that God gave him that he was able to do some of miraculous things like healing and helping a blind see and a lame walk again.

In the King James version

the word - come - appears 1971 times

the word - comers - appears once

the word - comest - appears 29 times

the word - cometh - appears 282 times

Well, let's think of the Gospels like different colors on our palette. The order of length of the Gospels, from longest to shortest, is Matthew, Luke, Mark, and John. Each Gospel brings its own unique perspective and beauty to the canvas of the Bible. Just as each color is important in creating a masterpiece, each Gospel plays a special role in telling the story of Jesus.

Oh, what a delightful question! In the song "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC, the word "ahh" is actually said 48 times. Isn't that just amazing? Just like painting a happy little tree, music can bring so much joy and excitement into our lives.

Truth is used 235 times in the Bible, so you better believe it's a pretty popular word in there. But hey, don't just take my word for it, crack open that good book and see for yourself. Just make sure you have a strong bookmark handy, because that thing is a beast.

Saint Sebastian is not actually mentioned in any book of the Bible. He is a Christian saint and martyr who lived during the Roman Empire. You might want to check out historical texts or accounts of his life to learn more about him.

A Judas gate is a type of gate used in livestock management systems, typically in cattle handling facilities. It consists of a small gate within a larger gate, allowing only one animal to pass through at a time. This design helps prevent animals from escaping or re-entering a pen or chute once they have been sorted or separated. The term "Judas gate" is derived from the biblical figure Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus, as the gate controls the movement of animals in a similar way.

Oh honey, William didn't make the guest list in the Bible. That book is more about Adams, Eves, and Jesuses than Williams. But if you're looking for some biblical vibes, try searching for names like David, Moses, or even good ol' Noah.

All the times Savior refers to Christ is ALL the time. The words "THE LORD" or LORD referring to God is actually a mis-translation - replacing God's real name for His title. All times you see LORD in caps you should use His name Yahweh. The Father and Son are called Yahweh as well as the Holy Spirit. God has some 70 names in scripture. LORD is just a title and not a name. Yahweh (or Jehovah) means literally, "He who will be", and occurs 6,829 times in the Old Testament. Yahweh was revealed to Moses as God's new and memorial name, as recorded in Exodus 6:3, which reads, "I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty (Ail Shaddai), but by my name Jehovah (Yahweh) was I not known to them". The difference between Ail Shaddai and Yahweh is that whereas the former only denoted past and present, the latter is prophetical, and therefore full of meaning concerning God's purpose and plan of salvation <--- hence SAVIOR!! The Hebrew word Elohim, translated "God" throughout the first chapter of Genesis, and generally so throughout the Scriptures, occurs about 2,600 times, and in 56 texts in its singular form of Eloah, 41 of which are found in the Book of Job. Refer to this site for more info: http://mb-soft.com/believe/txh/namesgod.htm

The union of the Persians and Medes was primarily achieved through a combination of diplomacy, strategic marriages, and alliances rather than by force. The Persian king Cyrus the Great married a Median princess, which helped solidify the relationship between the two groups. Additionally, Cyrus employed a policy of tolerance towards the Medes and other conquered peoples, allowing them to retain their own customs and traditions. This approach ultimately led to a peaceful merger of the two cultures within the Persian Empire.

The phrase "stand fast" appears 6 times in the Church Epistles and literally means "to remain strong."

I Corinthians 16:13 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong."

Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."

Philippians 1:27 "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;"

Philippians 4:1 "Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved."

I Thessalonians 3:8 "For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord."

II Thessalonians 2:15 "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle."

The word "thanksgiving" or "thanksgivings" appears 30 times in the King James version.

Leviticus 7:12 "If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried."

Leviticus 7:13 "Besides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings."

Leviticus 7:15 "And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning."

Leviticus 22:29 "And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will."

Nehemiah 11:17 "And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun."

Nehemiah 12:8 "Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren."

Nehemiah 12:27 "And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps."

Nehemiah 12:46 "For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God."

Psalms 26:7 "That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works."

Psalms 50:14 "Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:"

Psalms 69:30 "I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving."

Psalms 95:2 "Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms."

Psalms 100:4 "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."

Psalms 107:22 "And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing."

Psalms 116:17 "I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD."

Psalms 147:7 "Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:"

Isaiah 51:3 "For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody."

Jeremiah 30:19 "And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small."

Amos 4:5 "And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free offerings: for this liketh you, O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord GOD."

Jonah 2:9 "But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD."

II Corinthians 4:15 "For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God."

II Corinthians 9:11 "Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God."

II Corinthians 9:12 "For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;"

Philippians 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

Colossians 2:7 "Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving."

Colossians 4:2 "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"

I Timothy 4:3 "Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth."

I Timothy 4:4 "For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:"

Revelation 7:12 "Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen."

Well, honey, the word "stand" appears in the Bible approximately 447 times, give or take a few depending on the translation. You can find it in various books like Psalms, Isaiah, and Matthew, just to name a few. So, if you're looking to do a little word search in the good book, you'll have plenty of "stands" to keep you busy.

Oh, dude, that's a fun fact! The verse that has every letter in the alphabet except one is in the book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 21. It's missing the letter 'J,' like, who even needs that letter anyway, right? So yeah, if you're into alphabet trivia or just want to impress your friends at Bible study, that's a cool one to know.

The word "hope" is not used in the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, or Luke in the New Testament. These three Gospels focus on the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus Christ and do not specifically mention the concept of hope in the same way it is found in other parts of the Bible. Each Gospel emphasizes different themes and messages related to faith, salvation, and the kingdom of God.

The events highlighted in Matthew and Luke Chapters 3 and 4 reveal that Jesus was about 30 years old when he was tempted in the wilderness.

• Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist
• Jesus was about 30 years old

Luke 3:22,23 "And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age..."

• Jesus went into the wilderness to be tempted

Matthew 3:16-4:1 "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water... And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil."

In the Bible, a young person is referred to as a youth until he reaches age thirty. According to Jewish custom, no person was allowed to teach until he was thirty years old, nor was he considered for membership in the Sanhedrin (the ruling body of Israel) until he had reached thirty.

• Jesus returned to Galilee with public attention upon him
• Jesus, being 30 years of age, taught in the synagogues

Luke 4:13-15 "And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all."

The phrase "do not be deceived" appears in the Bible 16 times. It is often used as a warning to believers to be cautious of false teachings and misleading information. This phrase is typically associated with passages that emphasize the importance of discernment and staying true to the teachings of the faith.

In the King James version

* Psa 119:88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. * Psa 143:11 Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. * 1 The 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. * Heb 11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

In the King James version

Gen 1:1 In

Lev 1:1 And

Num 1:1 And

1 Chr 1:1 Adam

2 Chr 1:1 And

Dan 1:1 In

Hag 1:1 In

Zec 1:1 In

Well, honey, "abide" appears 111 times in the King James Version of the Bible. So, if you're looking to do some deep diving into biblical texts, get cozy with that word because it's gonna be popping up quite a bit. Happy reading!

Oh honey, do I look like the Bible police to you? I don't have time to count every "him" in that ancient book. Why don't you grab a Bible and a highlighter and get to work if you're so curious?