Biblical vocabulary: the word כָּבוֹד (God’s honor and glory) – part 1
God’s honor and glory We looked at [the Hebrew verb כבד “kabed”] in a different article. Its primary meaning is “being heavy/weighty,” but it also...
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Why did God give so much detail about the tribes of Israel?
God selected Abraham to be the patriarch of a brand-new country. Abraham and God established a covenant whereby God would bless Abraham. According to Genesis...
Why are there different views on the value of the Bible?
Why is the Bible ignored and denigrated by many while being the best book ever written? Why would someone decide to invest the time and...
Why didn’t God punish Judah for his sin with Tamar?
It is abundantly evident in the Bible that prostitution is wrong (Proverbs 7; 1 Corinthians 6:9–15). In light of this, why did God not punish...
How did the population of the earth grow after Adam and Eve?
The very first words that God said to humans, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it,” reveal His purpose for...
Who are the saints or holy people mentioned in the Bible?
How does one become a saint? Who is sacred? What actions are necessary to become holy? God is holy The Bible uses the word “holy”...
What does God teach us in the book of Joshua?
The Old Testament book of Joshua describes the moment when Israel’s ancestors finally set foot on the land that God had promised to Abraham. Joshua’s...
What does God teach us in the book of Genesis?
According to tradition, Moses penned the book of Genesis. Moses recorded all of the events in global history and the creation of the Jewish nation...
Why all the 7s in Revelation?
Many sevens in Revelation One cannot help but note the numerous sevens throughout the book of Revelation. There are 59 in total, and several sets...
Biblical vocabulary: נֵר (lamp)
Objects that are often used in daily life are frequently mentioned in the Bible. Among these items is the lamp, which was a staple of...