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Why was a chapter division placed at the end of Genesis 1, rather than between 2:3 and 2:4?
It's pretty well universally accepted that Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 represent one view of the story of creation and 2:3 - 25 a second.
And yet, when Stephen Langton instituted his chapter scheme in the 13th Century, he must have had a motivation for…
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"Until they see the kingdom of God" in Luke 9:27 and parallels
What are the possible interpretations of "will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God"? Which is most likely correct?
Luke 9:27:
But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see…
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Can we tell from the text who wrote Hebrews?
I have pondered who wrote Hebrews for some time. In my studies, I have eliminated Paul for two reasons.
1) The style of Greek is different than the way Paul writes in his letters. It's a higher level of writing.
2) The emphasis of theology is…
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What was the intent of Jesus' question : " Who touched me "?
We read in Lk 8:42-46:
As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years,but no one could heal her. She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and…
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Are there two different types of "tongues" spoken about in the NT?
My question comes directly from 1 Cor 14: 2, 4:
2 For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for
no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries.....4 One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who…
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Who is "that (the) Prophet" in John 1:21? Is "that Prophet" Muhammad, as Islam teaches?
Refer to John 1:21:
19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and
Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who art thou?”
20 And he confessed and denied not, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.”
21 And they asked him, “What…
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Why does Jesus turn to the Father to forgive in Luke 23:34?
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Luke 23:34 KJV
If Jesus has the power to forgive sins, why in this specific case does he resort to the Father?
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Why does Jesus quote Zechariah 13:7?
In Matthew 26:31, Jesus says this:
“Then Jesus said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’”
Matthew 26:31 NET
Zechariah 13…
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Why is Wisdom personified as a woman?
Regardless of interpretation, I find it intriguing that Proverbs 8:22 mentions how Wisdom was the first created by the LORD (apparently even before mankind). This Wisdom is present as a feminine entity given the use of words "her" further in…
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Is it possible to be unbiased when interpreting Scripture?
Hermeneutics is not only concerned with the science of interpretation, but also with the philosophy of interpretation. One of the major questions under examination in modern discussions about hermeneutics is how one's presuppositions, framework,…
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Does Stephen asking Jesus to receive his spirit indicate that he believes Jesus is God?
Acts 7:59-60 "They went on stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" 60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" Having said this, he fell…
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What does it mean that Jesus was a priest like the "Order of Melchizedek" in Hebrews 7:11?
In Genesis 14 there is a man named Melchizedek. He is not mentioned very much and you might argue that he does not seem very important from this text alone.
17 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the
kings allied with him, the…
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Why does blood have to be shed for purification and forgiveness of sins? Hebrews 9:22
I'm trying to make sense and reach a deeper understanding of the concept of blood shedding for the atonement of sins. I'm particularly interested in the why aspect of it.
Hebrews 9 is an intriguing chapter where keywords such as blood, sacrifice and…
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Didn't Adam make us all sinners?
Romans 5:18-19 (NLT translation):
¹⁸ Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. ¹⁹ Because one person disobeyed God, many became…
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Who will suffer plague/punishment in Isaiah 53:8?
Why do different translations render Isaiah 53:8 differently in English:
מֵעֹצֶר וּמִמִּשְׁפָּט לֻקָּח וְאֶת דּוֹרוֹ מִי יְשׂוֹחֵחַ כִּי נִגְזַר מֵאֶרֶץ חַיִּים מִפֶּשַׁע עַמִּי נֶגַע לָמוֹ.
One translation says that the plague would befall the…
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