What can we learn from the prayer of Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24:11-21?
Isaac and Rebekah 24 Abraham was now very old, and the Lord had blessed him in every way. 2 He said to the senior servant in his household, the one in cha...
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Why did God hem David in (Psalm 139:5)?
The idea of being "hemmed in" could have a negative or restrictive connotation, as the question appears to be interpreting it. However, in my opinion, David...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Jesus refer to Solomon in Matthew 6:29?
King Solomon's reign represented the height of Old Testament Israel's glory. 1 Kings 10 describes the majesty and splendor of his court, which included the...
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Robert Chiappardi
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Why does Jesus refer to Solomon in Matthew 6:29?
Matt. 629: Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
Matthew 6:29
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "Hephzibah" in the Bible?
According to Strong's Concordance, Chephtsi-bah: "my delight is in her," a name for Zion, also the mother of King Manasseh Original Word: חֶפְּצִי בָּהּ Part...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did God hem David in (Psalm 139:5)?
Psalm 139:5 You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
Psalms 139:1 - 24
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What is the New Jerusalem?
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What would you say to a friend who said, "I do not believe in heaven or hell per se..."?
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How would you answer a friend who said, "I am not a biblical literalist and not a sin-focused or original sin believer."?
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What can we learn from the thief on the cross?
The one thief imitated the mockery of the religious leaders and asked Jesus to rescue him from the cross, but the other thief had different ideas. He may...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?
Jesus instructs concerning discipleship in Luke 14:25-27), in regard to the candidate's family (Luke 14:25-26)—a discipleship proof: He or she must place...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who greets you when you die?
The Bible refers multiple times to an individual who has died as being "gathered to his people" (even prior to burial). To me, this could plausibly be...
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What is the significance of those rising bodily from the grave after the crucifixion?
Genesis 8:22: "While earth remains, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease." Leviticus 19:9 talks about...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "the fire" that Abraham took in his hand to Mount Moriah?
As noted on the biblehub.com website for the cited verses, Strong's concordance indicates that the Hebrew word in question (anglicized as "esh") occurs 377...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the true gospel?
The true gospel is beautifully stated in Titus 3:3-8: "At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "the fire" that Abraham took in his hand to Mount Moriah?
Genesis 22: 6-7 says, 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and ...
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Was heaven prepared from eternity or is Jesus still preparing it? (JOHN 14:2–3)
As a lover of ALLITERATION, let me just say that the first passage refers in general about the preexistence of heaven; the latter specifically about its...
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What is the 'rhema' word?
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Why did Jesus call believers "My sheep"?
As noted in John 10:11-18, Jesus metaphorically described His followers as sheep, with Himself as their "good shepherd", because they were to follow Him in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Moses’ face shine (Exodus 34:29-35)?
As described in Exodus 34:29-35, Moses' face shone because of the fact that he had been in God's direct presence when receiving the ten commandments on Mount...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the word 'hate' in Luke 14:26 in Hebrew? Does the Hebrew word actually mean hate?
The Greek (rather than Hebrew) word in the original New Testament text that was translated as "hate" in the cited verse was (in anglicized form) "miseo"....
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Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
The scripture in many places is very clear on the exclusivity that Jesus and Him alone is the only way to heaven. However, how God will judge, post death,...
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What does the Bible say about organ donation?
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Why did Moses’ face shine (Exodus 34:29-35)?
Exodus 34:29 - 35
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Jack Gutknecht
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Is this one of the best description of God in the old testament?
Yes, this is one of the best descriptions of God in the Old Testament! In my opinion, the 2 verses balance God’s character. On one hand, he is loving (“...
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What does the Bible say about moderation?
Moderation avoids extremes, exercises restraint, and is related to self-control. Moderation is a good thing, but living a life of moderation is an uphill...
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What is the Book of Judas, and why wasn't it included in the Bible?
The books of the New Testament are in our bible because they were accepted by the early church as the true teachings of the Christian faith because of their...
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Who's flood account was written first, Gilgamesh or the Hebrew?
Who's flood account was written first, Gilgamesh or the Hebrew?
Genesis 5:1 - 32
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Where does the saying 'He is risen; He is risen, indeed' come from?
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What does the Bible say about dealing with negative people?
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What indicates a wicked and evil heart?
Good question! I think Jesus answers it here: Matthew 15:19 19: For out of the heart come evil thoughts-murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false...
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Who is God talking to in Ezek 34:25-31?
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How can someone witness to someone who has experienced a great hardship?
People who do not truly understand God sometimes may pray for some situation. Then, If the prayer is not answered, they sometimes believe that either God doe...
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What are Biblical grounds for NOT recieving the COVID-19 Vaccines?
Mandated vaccine for government contractors by DEC 8th. I am writing a letter to my employer requesting a religious exemption. Wanted to know of other Bibl...
1 Corinthians 3:16 - 17
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What indicates a wicked and evil heart?
Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity...
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Do angels feel pain?
Yes, angels can feel pain. Rev. 20:10: “And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet...
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Why did Jesus appoint 12 apostles?
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What does the Bible say about worry?
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What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
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Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
Once saved always saved is a wicked doctrine. Many heroin addicts and drunkards have been deceived by it. God loves the back slider, but he doesn't want you...
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Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
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