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What does "Jealous" mean in Exodus 34:14?
Most translations seem to agree that "Jealous" is the best translation for this passage. For example:
Exodus 34:14 (NASB)
—for you shall not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God—
However, Young's Literal…
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Who was the Beloved Disciple?
According to Wikipedia:
The Gospel [of John]'s authorship is anonymous. Its Chapter 21 states it derives from the testimony of the 'disciple whom Jesus loved.' Along with Peter, the unnamed disciple is especially close to Jesus, and early-church…
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What is the "hidden manna" and the "white stone"?
From Revelation 2:17:
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives…
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When the Bible says "the world", does that only include Eurasia and Africa?
I've heard this argument a few different times for different verses. (Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly which verses as that would strengthen this question quite a bit.) However, the argument goes something like this:
Back in the days when…
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What is the difference between πιστεύων ἐν αὐτῷ and πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν?
ΚΑΤΑ ΙΩΑΝΝΗΝ 3:15-16 (SBLGNT)
15 ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων ἐν αὐτῷ ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. 16 Οὕτως γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ θεὸς τὸν κόσμον ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλὰ ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον.
John 3:15-16 (KJV)
15 That…
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What is meant by "clean" and "unclean" animals in Genesis 7?
Genesis 7 orders Noah to take "clean" and "unclean" animals with him into the Ark, but this is way before people received kosher laws on what animals could be eaten. So what is meant here by clean and unclean animals, especially since people were…
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Was the Revelation written in code to hide it from the Romans?
Several years ago I was intrigued with the Revelation, and began a study. Of particular interest to me was the use of symbolism. Within that study the symbolism became understandable in relation to much of the Old Testament History. However the…
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In 2 Samuel 21:19, was Goliath killed twice?
In 2 Samuel 21, we are told that Goliath was killed by Elhanan:
19 In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jaare-Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver’s rod. …
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Why do the Jews in John 8:33 say that they have never been enslaved?
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33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”
SBLGNT:
33 ἀπεκρίθησαν πρὸς αὐτόν· Σπέρμα Ἀβραάμ ἐσμεν καὶ οὐδενὶ δεδουλεύκαμεν πώποτε· πῶς σὺ…
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Different versings of Genesis 32
Christian versions of the Bible seem to have a different versing scheme than Jewish ones for Genesis chapter 32. What is the first verse in the Christian versions is the last verse of 31 in the Jewish versions. This means that the verses of chapter…
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In Acts 8:32–33 was the Ethiopian eunuch reading a Septuagint scroll or a Hebrew scroll?
Texts are listed below for reference. Acts written in Greek and the Septuagint (LXX) are word for word the same but is this enough evidence to say the Ethiopian read from the LXX. Phillip probably could read both. The Ethiopian probably could…
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Does the Bible describe the "earth" as flat?
I have found so much gossip on the Net and no Biblical verses that clearly support the 'flat earth' notion.
I know Job spoke of the 'circle of the Earth' and other very interesting aspects of the cosmos. I was hoping better evidence could be…
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In John 12:20-26 why does John include the account of the Greeks wanting to see Jesus?
20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at
the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of
Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22
Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn…
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In Revelation 17:1, what does "sits" mean in "the great prostitute, who sits by many waters"?
In Revelation 17:1 (NIV), it is written,
One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters.
I have come to understand that the "many waters"…
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In Luke 1:62 it states they made signs for Zechariah but he could hear just not speak so why make signs?
The New International Version of Luke 1:62 says:
Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child.
Why did they make signs as he could hear what they were saying. The Bible says that he couldn't speak not that…
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