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21 | Fasting | Bible general Archive 3 | eklektos | 174386 | ||
Greetings Corin, Most likely you are referring to Daniel's mourning fast: Dan 10:2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks. Dan 10:3 (ASV) "I ate no pleasant bread" - Margin, “bread of desires.” So the Hebrew. The meaning is, that he abstained from ordinary food, and partook of that only which was coarse and disagreeable. "Neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth" - That is, he lived on bread or vegetables. It is not to be inferred from this that Daniel ordinarily made use of wine, for it would seem from Dan. 1: that that was not his custom. What would appear from this passage would be, that he practiced on this occasion the most rigid abstinence. "Neither did I anoint myself" - The use of unguents (bathing) was common in the East, and Daniel here says that he abstained during these three weeks from what he ordinarily observed as promoting his personal comfort. He gave himself up to a course of life which would be expressive of deep grief. Nature prompts to this when the mind is overwhelmed with sorrow. Not only do we become indifferent to our food, but it requires an effort not to be indifferent to our dress, and to our personal appearance. (Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible) Note: parenthesis in the text above are mine for clarification. It is up to you how you will perform your duties during your fast. There is not set formula. eklektos |
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22 | Fasting | Bible general Archive 3 | eklektos | 174384 | ||
Greetings Corin, There is one kind of fast - no food. A personal note: - when you decide to fast to the Lord God of Creation, follow through with it, it is similar to a vow, a personal contract between you and God. eklektos |
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23 | Fasting | Colossians | eklektos | 174381 | ||
Greetings Corin, 1. You asked: "How many types of fasting are there in the Bible?" Fast, Fasting Depriving oneself of food for a period of time for a specific purpose, often spiritual. It is the "weakening" of the body in order to "strengthen" the spirit. It is interesting to note that sin entered the world through the disobedience of eating (Gen. 3:6). We are called to fast in the N.T. (Matt. 6:16 ). (See also 1 Kings 21:27; Psalm 35:13; Acts 13:3; 2 Cor. 6:5). (Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry [C.A.R.M.] www.carm.org) The length of time for a fast varies from one day, Darius, king of Persia (Dan 6:18) to 40 days as with Jesus (Mat 4:2), Moses (Exo 34:28) and Elijah (1 Kings 19:8). 2. You asked: "If somebody restraint from watching movie is that consider as fasting?" Movies have nothing to do with fasting, it always involves food. The length of time for a fast varies from one day, Darius, king of Persia (Dan 6:18) to 40 days as with Jesus (Mat 4:2), Moses (Exo 34:28) and Elijah (1 Kings 19:8). 3. You asked: "What shall we do while fasting in order to get the best result from God?" Although fasting is used to show our consecration to God and asking for His Divine will to be done in special cases, it is not a magic tool for getting what you want. Be "dedicated" to the reason for your fast and God will reward you. Mat 6:16 When you go without eating, don't try to look gloomy as those show-offs do when they go without eating. I can assure you that they already have their reward. Mat 6:17 Instead, comb your hair and wash your face. Mat 6:18 Then others won't know that you are going without eating. But your Father sees what is done in private, and he will reward you. (Contemporary English Version) There may be more information by using the "Search" tool in the upper right corner of this page. Type in Fasting and click the Search button. eklektos |
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24 | Map for reference | Bible general Archive 3 | eklektos | 174363 | ||
Greetigs Corin, The link below has many maps available. They may be of help to you. http://biblia.com/jesusm/maps.htm by Grace, eklektos |
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25 | What is a diviners oak | Judg 9:37 | eklektos | 174359 | ||
Greetings Tumonsouschef, Welcome to the forum, Augur's Oak (Diviner's Oak) (From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia) o'-gurs' ok: If we translated the Hebrew verb 'onen, "to practice augury" (see AUGURY) we should in Judges 9:37 for "the oak of Meonemm" render "the augurs' oak" as in the Revised Version, margin, for the last word is simply the part. of the same verb and means "one who practices augury," though there is some doubt as to the exact connotation of the word. See under DIVINATION. The English Versions of the Bible make this noun the name of a place; but no such place is known and the derivation and form of the word are clear and certain. We have a similar phrase similarly misunderstood by our translators in Genesis 12:6 where the "oak of Moreh" should be "the oak" (or "terebinth?") "of the diviner" or "augur," for moreh is also a part. (equals) "one who teaches" or "directs." Probably the same tree is meant, since in each ease the neighborhood is that of Shechem. The worship of trees, or rather the deity supposed to make them his home, has prevailed very widely. See W. R. Smith, Rel. Semitic.(2), 195; compare Judges 4:5; 2 Samuel 5:24 and "the oak of Zeus at Dodona. " In Judges 9:6 we read of a "matstsebhah, oak tree": the tree with an altar on which sacrifices were offered. The oak trees of Genesis 12:6 and of Judges 9:37, if two distinct trees are meant, would be trees which the Canaanites had been in the habit of consulting: hence, the name. (T. Witton Davies) The Contemporary English Bible uses this: "the tree where people talk with the spirits of the dead." Hope this helps, eklektos |
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26 | Heaven | John 14:2 | eklektos | 174309 | ||
Greetings Corin, We will each have our own place in the Kingdom. Joh 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. There will be One Glory, for there will be no need for the sun, for God Himself and the Lamb shall be the Light.(Rev 21:23) Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. by Grace, eklektos |
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27 | Tower of Babel | Gen 10:1 | eklektos | 174307 | ||
Greetings Corin, It was located in or around the city of Babylon, about 50 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq. Babylon's Hanging Gardens were among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is an archaeological site now. by Grace, eklektos |
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28 | Semetic and cannonized | Gen 10:1 | eklektos | 174306 | ||
Greetings Corin, The concept of a "Semitic" peoples is derived from Biblical accounts of the origins of the cultures known to the ancient Hebrews. Those closest to them in culture and language were generally deemed to be descended from their forefather Shem. (Quoted from Wikipedia.org) You can read more about this using the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semitic You wrote: "Am i right to say those outside from bible were non cannonized christian texts?" Basically, that is correct. by Grace eklektos |
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29 | Moses, Elijah and Enoch | Gen 10:1 | eklektos | 174305 | ||
Grettings Corin, The Days of Moses: (Deu 34:7) And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. The Lord buried Moses: Deu 34:5 So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD. Deu 34:6 And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day. Yes, Enoch and Elijah were taken up - (translated). Enoch: Gen 5:23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: Gen 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Elijah: (2Ki 2:11) And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. You asked, "Is it possible for a human with his corruptable flesh enter to Heaven which acceptable to our Holy God?" No, we must be changed to a spirit body. (Contemporary English Version) 1Co 15:50 My friends, I want you to know that our bodies of flesh and blood will decay. This means that they cannot share in God's kingdom, which lasts forever. 1Co 15:51 I will explain a mystery to you. Not every one of us will die, but we will all be changed. 1Co 15:52 It will happen suddenly, quicker than the blink of an eye. At the sound of the last trumpet the dead will be raised. We will all be changed, so that we will never die again. 1Co 15:53 Our dead and decaying bodies will be changed into bodies that won't die or decay. 1Co 15:54 The bodies we now have are weak and can die. But they will be changed into bodies that are eternal. Then the Scriptures will come true, "Death has lost the battle! 1Co 15:55 Where is its victory? Where is its sting?" 1Co 15:56 Sin is what gives death its sting, and the Law is the power behind sin. 1Co 15:57 But thank God for letting our Lord Jesus Christ give us the victory! by Grace, eklektos |
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30 | Origin of race | Gen 10:1 | eklektos | 174278 | ||
Greetings Corin, There is an article that may give some light written by Cooper P. Abrams, III. "The Origin of Race". Web address is: http://www.bible-truth.org/race.htm#005 It is easy reading with Scriptural support. As with anything one reads on the Internet, it must be in parallel with the Scriptures. Hope this may be of help. eklektos |
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31 | How does Hebrews 10:26 fit my problem | Heb 10:26 | eklektos | 174220 | ||
Greetings Noveta, I affirm BradK's value of the forum in your situation. Here are some offerings from some learned men on Hebrews and Psalms you listed. Heb 10:26 "Which is not to be understood of a single act of sin, but rather of a course of sinning; nor of sins of infirmity through temptation, or even of grosser acts of sin, but of voluntary ones; and not of all voluntary ones, or in which the will is engaged and concerned, but of such which are done on set purpose, resolutely and obstinately; and not of immoral practices, but of corrupt principles, and acting according to them; it intends a total apostasy from the truth, against light and evidence, joined with obstinacy."(John Gill's Expostion on the Entire Bible) Heb 10:26 "This is the meaning of the apostle, and the case is that of a deliberate apostate - one who has utterly rejected Jesus Christ and his atonement, and renounced the whole Gospel system." (Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible) Paul gives as an example in Heb 10:28 "He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:" which references to Num 15:30 "But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people." (presumptuously is the key word) Apostasy - the dilberate action of willfully turning away from something once believed. Psa 139: "The psalm relates to the omnipresence of God, and contains such reflections as would occur to one meditating on that attribute of the Deity. It is the most distinct and full statement of that doctrine which is to be found in the Hebrew Scriptures, and the doctrine is presented in language which has never been surpassed for sublimity and beauty. The leading idea in the psalm seems to be that of comfort from the fact that God is everywhere; that he knows all that pertains to us; that we can never be hidden from his view; that he has known us from the beginning; that as he fashioned and formed us - making us what we are - he knows all our necessities, and can supply them." (Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible) eklektos |
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32 | What does new wine in old skins and new | James 1:5 | eklektos | 174216 | ||
Greetings Kenmo, One needs a bottle before you can fill it. As in the first creation, God formed man first, then, filled him with life but then death came by sin. When we accept Christ, and believe, we have passed from death unto life. (John 5:24) We become a new creation (2Cor 5:17) a new wineskin (bottle) has been formed. So now, in this second creation, this new creation, that God has formed, He fills with His Living Spirit. The old wineskin, the unbeliever, the old nature, will not accept this new wine, the Gospel, and it will be disastrous (the old bottle will burst) in the end. For it would be better for them not to have heard the way, the Gospel, than to reject it. (2Pet.2:21) Jesus knew the hardness of the Pharisees hearts (the old wineskins) and thus He spoke this parable to them. They didn’t understand why Jesus’ disciples didn’t fast because they couldn’t see beyond their own self-righteousness. (also another parable to the Pharisees about not coming for the righteous but the unrighteous while He was eating with the publicans and sinners). Hope this loose paraphrase of the parable is helpful. eklektos |
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33 | What is the Theme of Genesis 44 | Gen 44:1 | eklektos | 174086 | ||
Dear Jclora, Welcome to the forum. The following is the introduction to Genesis 44 from: John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible "This chapter relates the policy of Joseph in making an experiment of his brethren's regard and affection for Benjamin; he ordered his steward to put every man's money into his sack, and his silver cup in Benjamin's, and when they were got out of the city, to follow after them, and charge them with the theft, as he did; and having searched their sacks, as they desired he would, found the cup with Benjamin, which threw them into the utmost distress, and obliged them to return to Joseph, Gen 44:1; who charged them with their ill behaviour towards him; they acknowledge it, and propose to be his servants; but he orders them to depart to their father, retaining Benjamin in servitude, Gen 44:15; upon which Judah addressed him in a very polite and affectionate manner, and relates the whole story, both of what passed between Joseph and them, concerning Benjamin, the first time they were in Egypt, and between their father and them upon the same subject, when he directed them to go a second time thither to buy corn, and how he became a surety to his father for him, and therefore proposed to be his bondman now, not being able to see his father's face without Benjamin, Gen 44:18." Sometimes it is easier to use the words of others instead of re-inventing the wheel! (Understand?) We are all here to help, each in the maturity in the Word, as the Lord has enriched. eklektos |
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34 | Laying the Fountain for Understanding! | Bible general Archive 3 | eklektos | 174079 | ||
Dear Lady Grace7044, First, I must tell you, I have re-read your posts from the past and I want to tell you that you are lifted by your grace and innocence. Our Lord is pleased with a contrite heart and a willingness to be all you can be for Him and in Him. I have read all your past questions and most of your answers and notes. You have thrilled my heart. God's blessing is on you. Before answering your question that you have now posted, I would ask two things, and that would be, What age group are you teaching in Sunday school? The other question I would have is, How where you called to be a Sunday school teacher? It is also my distinct desire to know from what country you are? Are you from Eastern Europe or Western Russia? In addition, can you read a foreign language? I only ask this, not to belittle, but that there are Bibles written in most languages around the world that may give you more light to the Scriptures than English. Truly and most seriously Dear Lady and Sister, there is nothing in my heart but the best for you and your understanding of our Father's Word. (Psa 139:23) Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! Continually your servant, eklektos |
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35 | The Transfiguration of Christ | Matt 17:2 | eklektos | 174073 | ||
Hi Pat, When we read about this event in Luke 9:28-36, for Luke expands on the event and tells us that the three disciples were asleep, being tired. Then Luke states, "when they were awake, they saw" (v32). There is no induendo that this was a vision or a dream but an actual event. Just as angels have appeared to man on occasion: (Heb 13:2) "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." This was an actual, wide-awake, with the physical eyes event and not a vision. Peace to our house, eklektos |
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36 | David's conspiracy on Uriah | 2 Sam 11:15 | eklektos | 174035 | ||
Joab thought that David would be upset at him because he had ordered his men too close to the wall (2 Sam 11:20) of the city they were in battle with and that is why many were killed which would show poor military strategy. David recites the experience (2Sam 11:21) they had at Thebez when his army got too close to the wall there and the death of Abimelech when he was cast down by a stone. We don't know if Joab was privy to David's affair but Joab must have known that something was up between David and Uriah for the king would not have requested Joab to place Uriah in the heaviest arena of battle and "retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die." (2Sam 11:15), i.e. let Uriah fend for himself. Joab knew that David would be pleased to hear that Uriah was killed because David wanted Uriah dead. So, to David that would be good news, for Bathsheba was pregnant by David and they would have to be put to death (Lev 20:10) for their adultery if the news got out while Uriah was still alive. So, Joab told his messenger to tell David the worst news about the war first, then the news about Uriah's death and that would appease David's anger toward Joab for his miscalculations and bad military strategies by getting too close to the wall and loosing many men. Joab's scheme to appease David's heart worked because David just brushed off the death of the many men by saying 'Oh well, things happen in war' thus showing the darkness of David's heart at that time when lust was his god. This is a rough paraphrase of the situation but I hope it helps. eklektos |
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37 | Where do I find the Bible Almanac | Bible general Archive 3 | eklektos | 174008 | ||
Greetings MM, If you are referring to the book that contains peoples, places and events of the Bible, you should be able to get one or order one through any Christian book store or large book store, like Barnes and Noble or Waldens. Check your local library for a copy, they may have different versions that you could preview and then make your choice as what to order for your personal library. Perhaps your pastor could lead you into the right direction. According to the Internet, the book is available at Amazon.com. Because of the limitations of this forum’s ability to use certain characters of Internet addresses, just go to the book section of Amazon.com and do a Search for the title, "Bible Almanac". The book is also printed in a 'Kids' version. Also available is the Thompson Chain Reference Bible that has a vast amount of these topics printed toward the rear. eklektos |
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38 | What does Fight the good Fight mean? | 1 Tim 6:12 | eklektos | 174007 | ||
Greetings shamrock, Welcome to the forum! 1 Tim 6:12 would be "Stand strong and endure in our Faith" Chapter 6 starts with instructions to servants and then moves along to verse 11 where Paul addresses Timothy directly, "O man of God". Paul exhorts Timothy to "flee these things", the things Paul just referred to in the preceding verses; "pride, envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings". Fight the good fight of faith, persevere in righteousness because daily we are to take up our cross. Lay aside those things that can lead a person to destruction. Hold on to these things, righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness (v11), for they are profitable toward eternal life. Paul tells him to be strong in his calling in which many were witnesses to (Acts 16). Keep the faith. Flee from evil. Despise nothing but unrighteousness. The International Standard Version and the Contemporary English Version of the Scriptures uses, "fight for the faith", but this could have the wrong connotation to the meaning, "fight of faith" used in NASB, KJV, ASV. Hope I have served in some way. eklektos |
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39 | Excudebat Theobaldus Paganus Lugduni | Bible general Archive 3 | eklektos | 173982 | ||
Excudebat Theobaldus Paganus Lugduni [Lvgdvni] By what I can find, he is the "colophon". Definition: Colophon 1. a publisher's or printer's distinctive emblem, used as an identifying device on its books and other works. 2. an inscription at the end of a book or manuscript, used esp. in the 15th and 16th centuries, giving its title, author, date, etc. Following quote is from the University of Calgary Library http://www.ucalgary.ca/lib-old/SpecColl/pre1600texts.htm Quote: 1540 Bembo, Pietro, 1470-1547 Petri Bembi Epistolarvm Leonis decimi Pont. Max. nomine scriptarum Libri XVI. Placuit praeterea eiusdem autoris epistolas aliquot sanequàm doctas adnectere. Videlicet Ad Longolium III. Ad Budaeum II. Ad Erasmum I. Excudebat Lugduni (Lyon): Iacobvs Givnta, M. D. XL. (1540) 462, [2], p. 15.8 cm. (8vo) a-z8, A-F8 (F8 blank) Colophon: Lvgdvni, Excudebat Theobaldus Paganus Printer's device of Jacobus Giunta on title page and variant on verso of p. 271; initials Pages 55, 104, 228, 449, 453, 456, 457, 460, 461 incorrectly numbered as 59, 401, 218, 450, 429, 455, 456, 420, 427; pages 58, 115, 165, 185, 195, 225, 275, 355 and 385, number 5 printed upside down Italic type Initials; some historiated Printed marginal notes Bound in limp vellum; remains of ties Manuscript notes on inside of front and back cover Bound with Petri Bembi Opuscula aliquot, 1532 Baudrier, sér. VI, p. 190 Unidentified name on inside of front cover; date 1598; unidentified notes on inside of back cover Catholic Church. Pope (1513-1521: Leo X) Giunta, Jacques, 1486-1546; printer Payen, Thibauld, 16th century; printer(?) Unquote: (brackets are mine) The above is appearently a literary piece they have in their library but it shows the same markings that you describe. Sounds to me you may have a real treasure and some collector may very well be interested. Latin is not my forté either! eklektos |
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40 | identifying a bible from 1546 | Bible general Archive 3 | eklektos | 173980 | ||
Hello ivanka, Welcome to the forum! You might find some help at this website: http://www.socinian.org/booksbyservetus.html Look at paragraph 7. Hope this may help. eklektos |
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