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Old Testament
The Old Testament is the first half of scriptures in the Christian Bible.
19,397 Questions
Does the Bible say in darkness God shines?
Yes, the Bible often speaks of God's light shining in the darkness. For example, in 2 Corinthians 4:6 it says, "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ."
Who is the earliest historical person in the Old Testament?
We can not be certain who was the earliest historical person in the Old Testament. There are good grounds for believing that King David was a real, historical person and King Saul is also quite likely to have existed, although neither of them was the great king of all Israel portrayed in the Bible. Prior to this, history becomes murky. Some of the Judges were probably historical, others not. The order in which the Judges are presented in the Book of Judges is clearly artificial, so we can not be sure in which order any historical Judges really lived. We can be sure that Gideon was a real, historical person since his real name, Jerubbaal, is also used in the Book of Judges, reflecting the early polytheism of Israel. The Song of Deborah (Judges 5), which mentions a battle that probably did happen, is thought to have been one of the earliest passages in the Old Testament so Deborah is also likely to have been historical.
We should exclude Joshua, Moses, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, as well as all members of their families, as being legendary, not historical people.
What is the answer to the riddle land of nod?
The answer to the riddle "land of nod" is sleep or dreaming. This term is often used to refer to the state of sleeping or being in a dreamlike state.
What is the name of hazrat yaqoob wife?
My apologies, but from the few translations I just read, it does not mention a wife of the Hazrat Yousuf within the text. Only that the Egyptian Aziz's wife, Zuleikha tried to seduce (without successs) and falsely accuse the prophet for which he did serve time in prison until later cleared.
Why did Abraham use a ram instead of a lamb to sacrifice at Mount Moriah?
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Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering." So the two of them went together.
The Hebrew word, which is translated into English 'lamb', means a male lamb.
But in:
Gen 22:13 Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son.
The Hebrew word which is translated into English 'ram' means a male sheep.
So it is not clear why the two different words are used but it was a ram that God provided.
How many children did queen Esther in the Bible have?
History records nothing about 'Queen Esther', who many scholars say was probably not a real, historical person. The only reference to Esther is in the Book of Esther, which does not mention children.
How long did it take for the Temple to be built as in Ezra 6?
The temple was started by Zerubbabel in about B.C.537. The alter was build at that time so that sacrifices could begin. But then some trouble arose from outsiders and work was stopped. It was resumed later and semi-finished in B.C. 516. The temple was never as complete as Solomons temple and it wasn't until the time of Herod the Great (20 or 21 B.C.) that a great construction began to almost completely redo the temple.
Why shall you use the Ten Commandments?
The ten commandments are laws that God gave us and each one should be obeyed.
here they are:
1 "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me. 2 "You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My Commandments. 3 "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. 4 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it. 5 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. 6 "You shall not murder. 7 "You shall not commit adultery. 8 "You shall not steal. 9 "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10
"You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's."
Why did Sarah lie to Abraham about laughing?
Sarah lied to the angel because she was afraid (Genesis 18:9-15). When told she would have a long-awaited child, she instinctively laughed at the idea because she was, by then, 90 years old(Genesis 17:17), but the angel was very clear that NOTHING is impossible for God. His rebuke was a reminder to Abraham and Sarah, and to anyone reading the Bible throughout the centuries that followed, that NOTHING is too extraordinary for God.(Matthew 19:26/Luke 1:37/James 1:5-8). Sarah's son was appropriately named "Isaac", meaning 'laughter'(Genesis 21:1-7).
What links the old and New Testament?
The Old Testament laid the foundation for the coming of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The New Testament fulfills the prophecies and promises made in the Old Testament, showing how they are interconnected and part of the overarching narrative of God's plan for humanity. Jesus himself often referenced the Old Testament scriptures to demonstrate how they foretold his arrival and mission.
What does the Book of Judges portray Jesus as?
The Book of Judges does not specifically portray Jesus, as it focuses on a period of ancient Israelite history before Jesus' time. However, some Christian interpreters may see parallels between certain judges in the book and aspects of Jesus' character or his role as a deliverer and leader.
How old was Jeremiah when god called him as prophet?
We lose track of Jeremiah after about 40 years as a prophet of God. Whether he continued longer we do not know and the Bible does not tell us. Christian tradition tells us that Jeremiah was stoned to death by the Jews at Tahpanhes. On the other hand there is a Jewish statement that on conquest of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar, he, with Baruch, made his escape to Babylon, and died there
in peace.
Were Abraham and Sarah separated when Sarah died?
Abraham and Sarah were still married at the time of Sarah's death. Sarah did have her own tent. It seems to have been a custom for people of wealth like Abraham and Sarah to have their own tents. We see also Jacob and his two wives Rachel and Leah) having separate tents.
This would be the feast of 'Passover' (Exodus 12:12-27/Hebrews 11:28(Matthew 26:1/John 1:29/1 Corinthians 5:7), which was so named because God's angel 'passed over' the houses of obedient people, who had followed God's command to put blood on the doorposts of their houses. Those who did NOT listen and obey, suffered great loss with the death of their firstborn. This symbolism pointed forward to the death and pouring out of blood of the coming Messiah(God's 'first born'(Colossians 1:15)...where obedience to God's directives and faith in the blood of that sacrifice, would save lives as it had back in Egypt and under the Mosaic Law for centuries afteward.(1 Peter 1:19-21/Matthew 26:27-28 /Ephesians 1:7/Hebrews 9:22/Leviticus 9:1-24).
What is a person called who researches word definitions?
Usually such experts are termed lexicographers, who typically contribute definitions to dictionaries; etymologists and some linguists also research word origins and how words change in meaning over time.
How many verbs are in Psalm 1119?
There is no Psalm 1119. In the Jewish and Protestant Bibles, there are only 150 Psalms. In the Ethiopian Bible, the Bible with the most Psalms, there are still only 155 Psalms.
What is the Priestly Source in Genesis?
The five different sources believed to have written the first five books of the Bible were all anonymous, but have been given source names by modern scholars in order to facilitate discussion about those sources.
The Priestly Source (also known simply as 'P Source') is believed to have lived during or shortly after the Babylonian Exile, although an earlier view was that he might have lived just prior to the Exile. Although the Priestly Source may be referred to as 'he', this does not rule out the possibility that the Source was a college or group of like-minded persons.
Writings by the Priestly Source can easily be distinguished from those of the Yahwist ('J Source'), Elohist ('E Source') or Deuteronomist ('D Source') on stylistic and theological differences.
P used a comparatively late form of the Hebrew language, had a low level of literary style and focussed on the formal relations between God and society. There is a sense here of justifying the development of a theocracy, as happened after the death of the last king of Judah. The Priestly Source drew on the earlier works of J and E, changing details to suit the priestly point of view and used the names Elohim and El Shaddai to describe a remote and unmerciful God.
Pharaoh helped Joseph in the Bible. He was impressed by Joseph's ability to interpret dreams and entrusted him with overseeing Egypt's food supply during a famine, leading to Joseph's rise to power and eventual reunion with his family.
What animals did god asked Abraham to sacrifice for the blood covenant?
In Genesis 15: we are told of the covenant God made with Abram (Abraham). The animals involved were 1 three year old heifer, a three year old goat, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.
What is the name of the city where God confused the languages?
The languages got confused when the people were building the Tower of Babel.
God cursed the Israelites to wander the wilderness for 40 years as a consequence of their lack of faith and disobedience. This period served as a time of purification and repentance for the Israelites before entering the promised land.
Why did Moses' hair became white when he saw the burning bush?
It didn't.
During the encounter with the 'burning bush', the Bible does not say that Moses' hair turned white....but his HAND did. When he saw the 'burning bush', he 'concealed his face', but nothing is mentioned about his hair.(Exodus 3:1-6). As God spoke to Moses, explaining what was expected of him in Egypt, he demonstrated his power by turning Moses' hand 'white as snow' with leprosy, and then healing it again(Exodus 4:6-7).
Later, when Moses received the 'two tablets' with the ten commandments on them from God, his 'face emitted rays'(Exodus 34:29+30), but, again, nothing is mentioned about his 'hair turning white'. Only in the movie is this indicated, probably to make the point about the 'rays' lighting him up, but that's more 'artistic license' than factual.
Who was Hezekiah in the Old Testament?
Hezekiah was the twelfth King of Judah, the Southern Kingdom. He was one of the more godly Kings. He was instrumental in removing many of the false worship areas in Judea, and was continually trying to free Israel from outside nations and so fought many wars.. He has been given credit for having a tunnel built from the Spring of Gihon to a pool inside the walls of Jerusalem for a good water supply during enemy attack/sieges.
How many people went to heaven without dying in bible?
Elijah ( sometimes styled Eliah, which sounds better) was taken aloft in a fiery chariot. The Old testament character Enoch did not actualy die but was said to have stepped off the scene- and then he Walked With God. ( this was BC so could not refer to the apostles) St. Paul was given a tour as far up as the Third Heaven but remained silent about his excursion. there may be others. Paul was very much alive at the time.
What are the miracles that God performed in the 40 years in the wilderness?
Here are examples:
The pillar of cloud, and pillar of fire (Exodus ch.13)
Water given from the rock (Exodus ch.17)
The manna (Exodus ch.16)
The Revelation at Sinai (Exodus ch.19)
God's presence in the Tabernacle (Exodus ch.40, Leviticus ch.8)
The swallowing up of the rebellious Korach (Numbers ch.16)
Aaron's rod sprouting (Numbers ch.17)
