Feb 1, 2015 · Therefore, if Shaul is from a Rehoboth in Edom, it isn't at all clear that the two mentions of Shaul are distinct individuals and we are back to the original question. If, on the …

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Dec 31, 2025 · There seem to be two implications of note. The first is to do with the context, and the verse in question coming as the culmination of seven parables, starting in Matthew chapter …

Shaul is indeed a Hebrew name, and the Hebrew alphabet does indeed have a letter denoting the sound sh. Greek and Latin, however, do not, and the New Testament was written in Greek, not …

Sep 9, 2015 · There is a view that maintains the New Jerusalem is the New Heavens and New Earth (NHNE), is the temple, and is the Garden of Eden (or the ultimate development of the …

Sep 22, 2016 · In Acts 10, why does Peter not already know that he can eat foods previously regarded as 'unclean'? Because Peter was aware that Jesus did not nullify the food laws of …

Oct 6, 2020 · 1 Samuel 14:18 Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring the ark of God." The high priest and the ark was with Samuel and he tried but it didn't work according to Ellicott's Commentary for …

Aug 30, 2017 · There is one glaring flaw in this case. You're saying by using Cyrus as the anointed one here, "And after sixty and two weeks [sevens], cut off is Cyrus". Cyrus would …

Mar 26, 2021 · King Saul appeared to have had a "born again" experience: 9 When he turned his back to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart. And all these signs came to …

Jan 12, 2024 · All the proper names of the Bible play a very important role in conveying God's message. Genesis 38 is a chapter where this general fact becomes specially true. To …