Numbers in the Bible may be literal or symbolic. Find out the significance of the number 7 in the Bible, the Biblical meaning of 12 and of 40. What is gematria?

God’s personal name, Jehovah, appears some 7,000 times in the Bible. Millions do not hesitate to say Jesus’ name. How important is it to use the name Jehovah?

Discover the meaning of Bible verses and phrases. See popular Bible translations. Understand each verse in context with the help of footnotes and cross-references.

‘I am the Alpha and the Omega.’ These words appear 3 times in the Bible book of Revelation. How their meaning is different from ‘the first and the last.’

“Love your enemies.” At Matthew 5:44, Jesus uses simple yet profound words to describe something very difficult. Other Bible verses help explain what it really means and how to do it.

What is Apocalypse? Begin with Revelation 1 to understand this fascinating book: the 7 churches of Revelation, heavenly visions, prophecies, beasts, symbols.

The Bible reveals the meaning of water baptism, and it records the baptism of Jesus and of the early Christians. It also helps address questions about infant baptism and rebaptism.

What is the meaning of the Golden Rule? The Golden Rule encourages us to treat others as we would like to be treated. For instance, most people appreciate it when others treat them with …

‘Torah’ comes from the Hebrew word for ‘instruction,’ ‘teaching,’ or ‘law.’ How is the Torah related to the first 5 books of the Bible, known as the Pentateuch?

Is the battle of Armageddon God’s war to end the world? The book of Revelation does tell of a final war—when and how it begins, who lives and who dies.