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Old Testament
The Old Testament is the first half of scriptures in the Christian Bible.
19,397 Questions
How did Daniel in the lions' den die?
The Book of Daniel says that Daniel was captured in the 3rd year of the reign of Jehoiakim. On this evidence, Daniel must have been in captivity 70 years by the time the Persians defeated the Babylonians. Daniel would probably have been in his late seventies or early eighties by the time the Book says that he was thrown in the lion's den.
However, the Book of Daniel says that the Persian king, who defeated the Babylonians and later attempted to sacrifice Daniel to the lions, was Darius. But historians say that Cyrus was the Persian king who defeated the Babylonians, and that Darius was a successor. If the author really intended to place this event during the actual reign of Darius, then Daniel would have been at least ninety and possibly more than 100 years old at the time.
Was Jesus descended from Nathan or Solomon?
In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus was a descendant of Solomon, son of David, through the male line from his father Joseph.
In Luke's Gospel, Jesus was a descendant of Nathan, also a son of David, through the male line from his father Joseph.
Looking carefully at the two different accounts, we can see that Jesus was also the descendant of the great Zorobabel, son of Salathiel, but Matthew says that Zorobabel's grandfather was Jechonias, while Luke says that Zorobabel's grandfather was Neri. In other words, neither author knew. They were both writing Christian midrash.
What books that can call the people to be faithful to god?
Books that can inspire faith in God include "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, and "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. These books offer different perspectives and insights on spirituality and can help readers deepen their connection to their faith.
Are the Ten Commandments still in Egypt?
The Book of Exodus says that the Ten Commandments were carved onto stone during the forty years the Hebrew people wandered in the desert after leaving Egypt. On this evidence, the Commandments would not be in Egypt.
Over 90 per cent of scholars are reported as believing that the Exodus described in the Bible never really happened. On this evidence, there never were Ten Commandments given to Moses on stone. Thus the Commandments could not be in Egypt or anywhere else. They exist in the Bible narrative, not on stone.
Able, also spelled as Abel, is a biblical figure known as the son of Adam and Eve. In the Book of Genesis, he becomes the victim of fratricide when his brother Cain murders him out of jealousy. Able is often regarded as a symbol of righteousness and faithfulness.
Yes. Genesis 5:27 reads as follows:
"And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years."
Threescore and fifteen = 60 + 15 = 75.
What is the longest prayer in Old Testament?
The longest book in the New Testament is the Gospel According to Luke, it is the third and longest of the Gospels. The longest book in the Old Testament is Psalms which is a compilation of 150 poems and songs which express the range of Israel's faith.
Who was first Enoch or Abraham?
According to biblical tradition, Enoch was believed to have lived before Abraham. Enoch is described as a righteous man who walked with God and was taken up to heaven before his death. Abraham, on the other hand, is known for being the father of the three major monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Yes Sarah is very much a name from the bile,She was Abrahams wife, the mother of Isaac.
Why was the birth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah a miracle?
These seem improbable ages for them to have a son, and in the absence of another explanation would seem to have been a miracle, as were the great ages to which they are said to have lived. That other explanation is that the Book of Genesis attributes to people ages - like 90 and 100 - that are easy to remember for oral story-telling, or which are based on the number 17. If we look at the lifespans of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the Bible says that:
- Abraham lived to 175 (5 X 5 X 7)
- Isaac lived to 180 (6 X 6 X 5)
- Jacob lived to 147 (7 X 7 X 3)
- Each lifespan involves a perfect square (5, 6, then 7 in a numeric series),
- the third factor also forms a series (7, 5, 3)
- in each case the sum of the factors is 17.
If we look at the lifespan of Sarah, we find that Genesis says she lived to 127 years, which is the sum of these consecutive square numbers plus 17 (127 = 52 +62 + 72 + 17).
These ages are so well-contrived that we should accept that even if Abraham and Sarah were real, historical people, they would not have lived to these great ages, nor would they have really had a child at exactly 100 and 90 years old, respectively. The miracle is in the story-telling.
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God ; The 4th Commandment
What is the seventh day of the week? Sunday or Saturday? Saturday. Sunday is the 1st day of the week. So God definitely rested on Saturday.
How long did a high priest keep his office?
Reference the Biblical book of Exodus. God set Aaron, Moses' brother, to be the first High Priest of Israel. To be a High Priest, one had to be a direct descendant of Aaron as required by God and was to carry out the requirements instituted by God. The Jewish order of High Priest has ended with the Mosaic period. Jesus is now our High Priest. 20where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
Utnapishtim recounts the flood story in response to a question from Gilgamesh: How did you find eternal life?
Utnapishtim's point is that he was granted immortality due to unique circumstances that will not be repeated. It is therefore futile for Gilgamesh to seek eternal life.
How does Book of Genesis apply to us today?
The Book of Genesis is largely a collection of early Hebrew myths, legends and traditions that were intended to explain why we are here and how the Israelites were chosen by their God. Some read the book literally and find inspiration that helps reinforce their faith. Others read it symbolically and see moral guidelines that underpin the later books of the Bible. Jews find justification in God's covenant for the existence of modern Israel as a Jewish state. There is something in the Book of Genesis for everyone of faith.
Why did having Moses hold his hand up result in victory?
The Hebrews had journeyed from the wilderness of Sin (described as being between Elim and Sinai), when Moses sent Joshua with an army to fight the Amalek, as he watched from a hill top. While Moses held his hand above his head Joshua prevailed, but if he lowered his hand, the Amalek would prevail (Exodus 17:9-13). Eventually Moses' assistants placed a pile of rocks under his arm and his hand stayed steady until the going down of the sun.
This would be an absurd 'game' for Yahweh to play on his Chosen People, but it is also hard to imagine as entirely a later fabrication. The tale is much more likely to be an adaptation of an ancient myth involving gods or supernatural powers. There is substantial evidence in the Bible that Joshua was originally worshipped as a sun God, before his story evolved into that of an Israelite hero. The narrative of the miracle of striking the rock is a probable later insertion into the text, but in any case, the Hebrews left the mythical wilderness of Sin - the land of the moon god - then Joshua the sun god had a miraculous triumph over the Amalek, but only until the sun went down.
Is the word bastard mentioned in Bible?
In the King James version, yes.
Hebrews 12:8(NIV) says: "If you are not disciplined-and everyone undergoes discipline-then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. "
The term "not legitimate" is translated "bastards" in the King James version of the Bible.
Who wrote the first book of the Bible and how was it written?
The first book in the Bible, although not the oldest, is the Book of Genesis. It is traditionally attributed to Moses, writing during the forty years wandering in the wilderness.
Scholars say that Genesis actually has several anonymous authors, principally the sources now known as the Yahwist, the Elohist and the Priestly Source. The book was finally edited and redacted into much the form we know today by the Redactor.
The Yahwist wrote down previously oral legends belonging to the southern Hebrew kingdom of Judah, probably during the ninth century BCE. Working separately, the Elohist wrote down previously oral legends belonging to the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel, probably during the eighth century BCE. These works were later combined into a single document now known as 'JE', probably after the fall of Israel. The Priestly Source made further changes and additions during the Babylonian Exile, before it was redacted by the Redactor.
Because of the book's long history and the number of independent authors whose contributions seem to have largely been kept intact, the Book of Genesis contains many 'doublets' or partial repetitions, and inconsistencies.
Who are the 13 children of Jacob in the Bible?
The 12 sons of Jacob correspond to the 12 tribes of Israel.
The names of Jacob's children including his one daughter are as follows:
-Asher
-Benjamin
-Dan
-Dinah (first and only daughter)
-Gad
-Issachar
-Joseph
-Judah
-Levi
-Naphtali
-Reuben
-Simeon
-Zebulun
How many books are in the book of Genesis?
There's about 38,000 words there, depending on the version.
Who helped the spies capture Jericho?
One of the most famous episodes in the biblical conquest of Canaan was the assault on the city of Jericho. As a prelude to the attack on the city, Joshua sent two spies, who found refuge with the harlot, Rahab, who in turn made a covenant to be spared when the attackers slaughtered her fellow citizens. Now, even if there really had been an assault on Jericho, this is an improbable story, since the spies provided no information of value, and were unlikely to do so. But archaeologists tell us there was no Jericho, so there were no spies and no harlot - the spy story just did not happen and we can only surmise how it arose. The simplest answer could lie in that the name Rahab (or Rachab) is very similar to the Hebrew verb rāhab, generally translated as either 'to beset, storm or assault,' or 'to be proud/arrogant'. If Joshua was about to storm or assault Jericho, this could have given rise to the fictional harlot's name, Rahab.
What is the meaning of Saul's blindness?
Paul, in his own epistles, never speaks of or even hints about having been blinded at the time of his conversion. The only mention of this event is in Acts of the Apostles, which has not one but three accounts, each slightly different to the others. A well disguised theme of The Acts of the Apostles is to minimise the importance of Paul in the early Christian community, which should be considered in deciding whether to accept Paul's own account or that of Acts.
The blindness of Paul made him helpless and dependent on the Christians who assisted him and then taught him the gospel. The symbolism of this is that Paul was placed in an inferior position, from which it would take several chapters before he was able to assert his influence in the early Church.
Where did the honey come from inside the lion Samson killed?
Samson killed a lion. A short time later, he found a bee's nest with honey inside the dead lion's body. Of course, bees or wasps rarely makes their nests inside a dead lions body, and Samson was able to confound a lot of people by making a riddle out it. Samson was later fooled by Delilah.
What are the strengths and weakness of Queen Esther?
Queen Elizabeth I possessed many admirable qualities. She was a shrewd and excellent judge of character. She was also a woman who rarely allowed her heart to rule her head. Moreover, she was a good listener and frequently took the opinions of her councillors such as Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley and Si Francis Walsingham, because both were here two secretaries of states. Queen Elizabeth I was also her own master. She was very proud of being descended from Henry VIII and was good at putting people at their places and reminding them of who the boss is. A good example of this was when she rebuked her lover and life-long favourite by exclaiming to him loudly " I will have one mistress and no master!". One of the chiefest sources of her strength and the peace of her reign emanated from her irresistible ability to be evasive and not committ easily. She used her suitors to further the interests of England by leaving them hanging as long as she could.
What tribe was the male leader of in ancient Israel?
Some Israelite leaders were:
- Abraham
- Isaac
- Jacob
- Joseph
- Moses
- Joshua
- David
- Solomon
- the Levites
- Also: Deborah (Judges ch.4-5), Samuel, King Hezekiah, Mordecai, Ezra, Hillel, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Judah ("the prince"), Rabbi Ashi, Rabbi Saadia Gaon, and thousands more.
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What do you call scholars who study scripture?
Scholars who study scriptures for the purpose of explaining and, if necessary, defending religion are known as theologians. Scholars who study scriptures in order to understand the origins and meanings of those scriptures are simply known as biblical scholars.
