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How did the scribes "devour" the widows household?
How did the scribes “devour” widows households? The best argument seems to be that the excessive costs associated with maintaining the Temple may be the target his attack: “Some suggest that scribes…
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Not God's rebellion
Jesus warns his disciples to not get fought up the rebellion against the Romans. History records that many incorrectly believed that the God was divinely supported the rebellion. Below is the sequence…
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The present evil age: due to curse clauses?
It is possible that Paul is referring to the curse clauses of Deuteronomy 28 since Paul and the Apostles indicated that those under the law were under a curse because no man could keep it perfectly. The…
Created 6 days ago
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Anathema: "devoted to destruction"
Paul tells the Galatians to consider anyone preaching another gospel as ἀνάθεμα. This word is used in the Septuagint in Num 21:3, Deu 7:26 and Deu 13:15 and is often translated "devoted to destruction."…
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The unattired guest is thrown out
Jesus' parable is very similar to one told by Rabbi Yochanan b. Zakkai. However, they are notably different in that the guest who is not appropriately clothed is thrown out of the feast in Jesus version…
Created 13 days ago
Matthew 22:1 (NET), Matthew 22:2 (NET), Matthew 22:3 (NET), Matthew 22:4 (NET), Matthew 22:5 (NET), Matthew 22:6 (NET), Matthew 22:7 (NET), Matthew 22:8 (NET), Matthew 22:9 (NET), Matthew 22:10 (NET), Matthew 22:11 (NET), Matthew 22:12 (NET), Matthew 22:13 (NET), Matthew 22:14 (NET)
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Pity for "no-pity"
The names of Hosea's children Lo-Ruhamah (לֹא רֻחָמָה) and Lo-Ammi (לֹא עַמִּי) mean "no pity" and "not my people" respectively. God reverses the names in Hosea 2:23 by saying that he will show pity (וְרִחַמְתִּי)…
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Appealing to Caesar
The idea of Jews appealing over Pilate's head to Tiberius Caesar has extra-Biblical support. Philo records that the Jews appealed directly to Tiberius Caesar in 37-41 AD regarding shields that were placed…
Created 15 days ago
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Why is "God" plural in Hebrew?
Morphologically, the word for God, Elohim (אלהים), is plural. It is translated in the singular when it is referring to YHWH and translated singular when referring to false gods. However, Elohim is often…
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No-pity and not-my-people
Hosea's children are named Jezreel (יִזְרְעֶאל), Lo-Ruhamah (לֹא רֻחָמָה) and Lo-Ammi (לֹא עַמִּי) each of which mean something. Usually names are transliterated in the Greek texts but in this case the…
Created 19 days ago
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Spiritual gifts and things; or why the Bible headings may be wrong
The word "spiritual gifts" in 1 Corinthians 12:1 is from the adjective πνευματικῶν. They are three views regarding how to translate this: 1) The succeeding verses discuss spiritual gifts and thus this…
Created 19 days ago
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The Samaritans and the restored kingdom
God directs the Apostles to teach the Jews, the Samaritans and the Gentiles. The mention of the Samaritans is noteworthy since Ezekiel 16:53-55 notes that aged will restore the kingdom which includes…
Created 19 days ago
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The second command
Jesus is asked what is the greatest commandment and he offers two. He may be specifying the second commandment as part of his criticism of the temple authorities and an inappropriate priorities: “There…
Created 19 days ago
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An unholy trinity
The beasts of Revelations 13 may be a depiction of a unholy Trinity [1], one that is a counterfeit of the real thing: "The Dragon is the father, who is the power behind an anti-Christ image (the beast…
Created 19 days ago
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The third and the ninth hour
Mark records that Jesus' crucifixion began at the third hour or about 9 A.M. (15:25), that darkness came at the sixth hour (about 12 P.M.) that lasted until Jesus died at the ninth hour (15:33) which…
Created 22 days ago
Exodus 29:38 (NET), Exodus 29:39 (NET), Mark 15:25 (NET), Mark 15:33 (NET)
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"The" Law
When Paul refers to law, the context oftentimes makes it clear that he is referring specifically to the Mosaic covenant ("The Law"). Romans 6:15 is a little less clear since immediate context does not…
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What/who is the Paraclete?
The word παράκλητος is difficult to translate. The word is translated variously as Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Helper, Assistant or Advocate. The Latin translations of the New Testament translate…
Created 26 days ago
John 14:16 (NET), John 15:26 (NET), John 15:27 (NET), 1 John 2:1 (NET)
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Saved through childbearing?
There are three common interpretations of this verse: 1) "Woman will be keep safe through child-bearing." This may be saying that God will reverse the curse that Eve received after she sinned in the garden.…
Created 29 days ago
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Was Jephthah an godly man?
Many are startled that Jephthah seems to have followed up on his promise to sacrifice the first thing that came out of his tent even though it turned out to be his daughter. It is important to note the…
Created about 1 month ago
Judges 11:30 (NET), Judges 11:31 (NET), Judges 11:34 (NET), Judges 11:35 (NET), Judges 11:36 (NET)
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Ownerless land
The tenants want to kill the son in order that they may gain the inheritance. This was likely due to the Palestinian law which would allow them to take the land had it been deemed ownerless: “It may…
Created about 1 month ago
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In my father's house are many apartments
John 14:2 in the KJV says “In my father’s house there are many mansions.” The Greek word translated "mansions" is μονή which means a place to live. It means something more lake an apartment than a large…
Created about 1 month ago
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Where did so many get baptized?
In Acts 2 and 4, many are baptized (3,000 and 5,000 respectively). Modern excavations have revealed much about Herod's temple including the existence of a number of sites where people could be baptized:…
Created about 1 month ago
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Foot washing: for slaves only
Foot-washing was an activity in the first century. However, it was generally done by servants or slaves: “It is well-known that hospitality in the ancient world included foot-washing. Since virtually…
Created about 1 month ago
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Judas betrays Jesus like those who rebelled against David
Jesus quotes Psalm 41:9 to reference the betrayal by Judas. Psalm 41:9 refers to betrayal too, possibly due to Absalom's rebellion against David: “In the context of this Psalm, The psalmist is lamenting…
Created about 1 month ago
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When was Revelations written?
Some have suggested an early day error the book of Revelations, placing it before the destruction of Israel. However, the evidence for a late dating (in the 90s AD) is quite strong. Irenaeus (a disciple…
Created about 1 month ago
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Why curse the fig tree?
Jesus curses the fig tree since it contained no fruit but the text indicates that is was not the season of figs and therefore Jesus' curse seems misplaced. However, he may be cursing it because the fig…
Created about 1 month ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes
2011-08-18
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Deuteronomy 20:18
Deuteronomy 20:18 (ESV)
that they may not teach you to do according to all their abominable practices that they have done for their gods, and so you sin against the Lord your God.Created 11 months ago
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Numbers 33:56
Numbers 33:56 (ESV)
And I will do to you as I thought to do to them."Created 11 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-07-03
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-07-03
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Numbers 33:55
Numbers 33:55 (ESV)
But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then those of them whom you let remain shall be as barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides, and they shall trouble you in the land where you dwell.Created 11 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2010-12-25
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2010-12-23
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Galatians 3:17
Galatians 3:17 (ESV)
This is what I mean: the law, which came 430 years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void.Created over 1 year ago
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Galatians 3:14
Galatians 3:14 (ESV)
so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.Created over 1 year ago
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Galatians 3:8
Galatians 3:8 (ESV)
And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you shall all the nations be blessed."Created over 1 year ago
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Galatians 2:13
Galatians 2:13 (ESV)
And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy.Created over 1 year ago
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Galatians 2:12
Galatians 2:12 (ESV)
For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.Created over 1 year ago
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Galatians 2:5
Galatians 2:5 (ESV)
to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.Created over 1 year ago
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Mark 3:29
Mark 3:29 (ESV)
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"—Created over 1 year ago
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Luke 12:10
Luke 12:10 (ESV)
And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.Created over 1 year ago
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John 14:16
John 14:16 (ESV)
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,Created over 1 year ago
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John 14:26
John 14:26 (ESV)
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.Created over 1 year ago
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John 16:7
John 16:7 (ESV)
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.Created over 1 year ago
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Romans 2:26
Romans 2:26 (ESV)
So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?Created over 1 year ago
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