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Are 1 John 1:8 and 1 John 3:9 contradictory?
In 1 John 1:8, John says
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
And in chapter 3, verse 9, he says
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because…
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What is the likely way in which ancient Hebrews would have understood "raqiya" in Gen 1:6?
In Genesis 1:6, the word "firmament" (Hebrew: raqiya) is referring to what we call the sky. It separates the waters below (oceans, lakes, rivers, etc) from the waters above (where the rain comes from). Just two verses later, we see that God calls…
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Does the New Testament quote extrabiblical writers?
I am aware that the New Testament often quotes from the Hebrew Bible. However, I'm interested to learn whether or not it ever quotes - or alludes to - non-Hebrew / extrabiblical literature?
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If Jesus is the "true" vine (anti-type), who or what is the "untrue" vine (type)?
In John chapter six Jesus declares many times that he is the bread of life that comes down from heaven, from the Father. In a lengthy discourse, Jesus establishes two main things: 1) The Father gives the true bread, 2) Jesus, himself, is that…
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Why does Jesus tell his mother his "hour has not yet come"?
Very early on, John tells a story that is unique to his gospel:
On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother…
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Translation of "abba" (Αββα, אבא)
What is the best English translation of abba (Greek: Αββα, Aramaic: אבא) such as in Romans 8:15? What are its senses in the original languages, and are those best captured by father, dad, daddy, or something else in English?
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How should Psalm 22:16 read?
Psalm 22:16 seems textually quite difficult. The NET for example reads:
Yes, wild dogs surround me –
a gang of evil men crowd around me;
like a lion they pin my hands and feet.
Yet, they note that the Hebrew literally translates: "like a lion, my…
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In Deuteronomy 4:13 why were the Ten Commandments written on two tablets?
When Moses is given the Ten Commandments they are apparently written on two tablets:
He declared to you his covenant, the Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets. - Deut. 4:13 (NIV)
Why are the…
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Where does the Tanakh differ from the Christian Old Testament?
Relating to this question: Is the Jewish Tanakh same as the 'Old Testament' which Christians use?
Do they contain the same books and is the textual content same? If not where do they differ?
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In 2 Samuel 11:4, what does it mean by "David slept with Bathsheba because she was pure"?
From 2 Samuel 11:4 (NKJV),
Then David sent messengers, and took her; and she came to him, and he lay with her, for she was cleansed from her impurity; and she returned to her house.
This verse seems to say that because Bathsheba was cleansed from…
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Is the ending of the Gospel of Mark (16:9-20) original?
Some scholars believe that the ending of Mark is unoriginal due to it appearing to have a different style and the fact that it's missing from some key manuscripts. At the same time, several early Church fathers are believed to have quoted from these…
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How did Judas die? How can the stories in Matthew and Acts be reconciled?
In fact, there are multiple discrepancies between these two verses, what did really happen?
Matthew 27:5-8
5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.
6 And the chief priests took the silver…
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John 1:31 Why did John not know his cousin?
"I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel." (John 1:31)
Mary and Elizabeth both met up before John and Jesus were born, but it seems odd John and Jesus' paths did not cross again…
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In what sense would Nathanael have "seen" in John 1:51?
In John 1:51, Jesus tells Nathanael that he will "see the heavens opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man".
John 1:49-51 (ESV)
49 Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!"…
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Why are the Psalms broken into five books?
The Psalms in most English Bibles are divided into five sections or books:
1-41, 42-72, 73-89, 90-106, and 107-150
Psalms 41, 72, and 89 end with the double amen, while 106 and 150 end with "Praise the LORD." Are there reasons for breaking it up…
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