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641 | What is Nephilim? | Gen 6:4 | BradK | 94792 | ||
ssthomas, The Nephilim are "giants" the name of one of the Canaanitish tribes referred to in both Gen.6:4, and Numbers 13:33. I hope this helps, BradK |
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642 | What is Nephilim? | Gen 6:4 | BradK | 94863 | ||
Truthfinder: Eastons' Bible Dictionary. BradK |
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643 | Niphilim, Clean and Unclean Animal | Gen 6:4 | BradK | 154351 | ||
Hi Danesh, Hard Sayings of the Bible makes this comment as an intro (in Part): "Few texts in the history of interpretation have aroused more curiosity and divergence of opinion than Genesis 6:1–4. It is at once tantalizing and deeply puzzling. What is most difficult is the identification of the main participants in this short narrative—the “sons of God,” the “daughters of men” and the “Nephilim” (or “giants”). An impressive array of scholars has lined up for each of the three major positions taken on the identification of these three groups of participants. The three positions may be labeled “the cosmologically mixed races view” (angels and humans), “the religiously mixed races view” (godly Sethites and worldly Cainites) and “the sociologically mixed races view” (despotic male aristocrats and beautiful female commoners)." Harpers' Bible Dictionary says this: "Nephilim:, people of the pre-Flood generation, the offspring of daughters of men and divine beings (Gen. 6:1-4). Their generation and their conduct seem to have provoked the Flood as punishment (Gen. 6:5-8:22). In Num. 13:33 the Israelite spies describe the inhabitants of Hebron as Nephilim, so large and powerful that ‘we seemed like grasshoppers.’ The name could mean ‘fallen ones’ and allude to stories in related cultures of rebellious giants defeated by the gods in olden times (cf. Isa. 14:12)." Eastons Bible Dictionary says: "Nephilim — (Gen. 6:4; Num. 13:33, R.V.), giants, the Hebrew word left untranslated by the Revisers, the name of one of the Canaanitish tribes. The Revisers have, however, translated the Hebrew gibborim, in Gen. 6:4, “mighty men.”" I hope this helps, BradK |
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644 | What is a Nephilum? | Gen 6:4 | BradK | 161356 | ||
Hi Chunkie, For starters, you can always go to the "Search" function at the upper right of the SBF Home Page and type in "Nephilim". This question has been asked (and answered) countless times:-) The Tyndale Bible Dictionary says this: "NEPHILIM- Early group of the human race, mentioned only twice in the OT (Gen. 6:4; Num. 13:33; nlt mg). The Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures (the Septuagint) rendered the name “Nephilim” as “giants,” and other versions followed this rendering, including the KJV. Modern translations, however, usually designate them as Nephilim, thus identifying them with the Anakim (Num. 13:33; Deut. 2:21) and the Rephaim (Deut. 2:20). The latter two were reputed to be large physically, hence the rendering “giants.” The Nephilim are of unknown origin. Some writers have taken the Hebrew verb naphal, “to fall,” to imply that the Nephilim were “fallen ones”—that is, fallen angels who subsequently mated with human women. But Christ taught that angels do not have carnal relationships (Lk 20:34–35), and therefore this view can only be maintained by assuming that Genesis 6:1–4 reflects Greek mythology, in which such unions occurred. The Genesis passage, however, deals with anthropology, not mythology. The Nephilim were evidently not the “sons of God” and seem to be different also from the “daughters of men.” The best classification is with the Anakim and Rephaim as ancient peoples of unknown origin." I hope this helps, BradK |
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645 | What does Gen 6:4 / word Nephilim mean | Gen 6:4 | BradK | 180318 | ||
Hello cpowell, As this question has been asked (and answered) numerous times on this Forum, you might be best served by using the "search" function. Simply type in "Nephilim" or reference Gen. 6:4 and you'll be able to peruse the discussion on this topic. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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646 | Were humans a mistake? | Gen 6:6 | BradK | 115895 | ||
bstudent: Could you offer any specific examples of "Many things taught as fundamental truths malign the true God and prevent students of the Bible from grasping the "solid food belonging to mature ones." Speaking the Truth in Love, BrdaK |
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647 | Adam in sin,JC on Cross which hurt Fath | Gen 6:6 | BradK | 153311 | ||
Hi misha sri, Scripture does not tell us directly. We know that it was Gods' permissive will to allow the entrance of sin, and His eternal purpose to sacrifice His Son. God was "grieved in His heart" in Gen. 6:6 , the language used being an anthropomorphism. Jesus' "...soul was deeply greived, to the point of death" according to Matt. 26:38. There is no direct reference to God, the Father being sad about either Adam or Jesus. I hope this helps, BradK |
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648 | Significants of number 3. | Gen 6:10 | BradK | 167338 | ||
Hi smwatkin, Here's what Willmington's Book of Bible Lists says: Three, the number of unity, of accomplishment, and of the universe a. The unity of the human race traced to Noah’s three sons (Gen. 6:10) b. Three days involved in the crossing of the Jordan (Josh. 1:11) c. Israel’s three yearly feasts (Exod. 23:14, 17) d. Gideon’s mighty victory accomplished through three bands of soldiers (Judg. 7:22) e. Three days of preparation for a revival in Ezra’s time (Ezra 10:9) f. Three days involved in the decision to build the walls of Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s time (Neh. 2:11) g. Esther’s heart prepared for three days before meeting with the king (Esther 4:16) h. Jonah in the fish’s belly for three days (Jon. 1:17) i. Christ in the heart of the earth for three days (John 2:19) j. His earthly ministry of three years (Luke 13:7) k. The Trinity—Father, Son, Holy Spirit l. The tabernacle and the temple—outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies m. The offices of Christ—prophet, priest, king n. Salvation—justification, sanctification, glorification I hope this helps, BradK |
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649 | Noah Being Divinely Warned | Gen 6:13 | BradK | 109437 | ||
This question came up in our study last night. In Genesis 6:3 We have the Lord speaking: "Then the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.”" We know from Heb. 11:7 that Noah was "divinely warned". My question is this: Did Noah know from the Lord speaking in Gen. 6:3 that his time frame to complete the ark before God's judgement was 120 years? In other words, do we that the Lord was speaking those words directly to Noah or were they more a general statement? Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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650 | how many years did it take | Gen 6:14 | BradK | 140221 | ||
Greentwiga, What we know about the building of the ark is found in Gen. 6. The time frame can be pieced together by backing out dates. It was 100 years in building (Gen. 5:32; 7:6). I hope this helps. BradK |
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651 | how many years did it take | Gen 6:14 | BradK | 140233 | ||
Hi CDBJ, Yes, you could be right. I wasn't being "exact" with the 100 year figure, but yes, somewhere in the 100- 120 year range is reasonable:-) I've taken it that Noah preached for 120 years based on Gen. 6:3 and the 1 Peter passage. BradK |
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652 | how many years did it take | Gen 6:14 | BradK | 140244 | ||
Hi Douglas, The building was at least a century plus according to Dr. John Whitcomb in "The Genesis Flood". My take is that the "miracle" is the testimony of faith offered by Noah as recorded in Heb. 11:7: "By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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653 | how many years did it take | Gen 6:14 | BradK | 140314 | ||
HI CDBJ, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hint there was any delay! Noah acted on faith (Heb. 11:7) in building the ark and preached unsuccessfully for 120 years. We're in agreeement:-) C.H. Spurgeon notes that, "Furthermore, Noah believed what seemed highly improbable, if not absolutely impossible. There was no sea where Noah laid the keel of his ark: I do not even know that there was a river there. He was to prepare a sea-going vessel, and construct it on dry land. How could water be brought there to float it? O mad old man! how canst thou play the fool on so huge a scale as to build a three-decked vessel of vast dimensions where no waters can ever come? Yet he was bidden of the Lord to do it, and he waspersuaded that the Lord’s command involved no blunder. The floods would fill the valley, rise up the hills, and prevail above the tops of the mountains. He believed all this, although it did seem an unlikely thing. That faith which believes in the probable is anybody’s faith: publicans and sinners can so believe. The faith which believes that which is barely possible is in better form; but that faith which cares nothing for probability or possibility, but rests alone in the Word of the Lord, is the faith of God’s elect. God deserves such faith, “for with God all things are possible.” Not probability, but certainty, is the groundwork of faith when God has spoken. Noah believed firmly, and therefore prepared his ship on dry land, quite as cheerfully as he would have built it by the sea." Further, regarding his preaching "Note well, that Noah believed alone, and preached on though none followed him. There were no other believers, if you except his wife and his sons and daughters. There were eight in all; but I am afraid that some of these rather believed in father Noah than in the living God. Noah shone as a lone star. He stood like yonder solitary column in the midst of a ruined temple. He believed with an unbuttressed faith.But how would you fare if you were alone, or were surrounded by those who called you a fool for believing in the Lord? To dwell where everybody is sceptical is as injurious to faith as for a man to live where the yellow fever is raging. To have your faith pulled to pieces, and held up to ridicule, is an ordeal which some cannot stand. What if you should be like Noah, a preacher of righteousness; how stern the duty of being a solitary witness! He preached for one hundred and twenty years, and at the end of it not one person was ready to go with him into the ark." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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654 | Noah, a bad evangelist? | Gen 6:18 | BradK | 145325 | ||
T'oma, I noted your comments on this matter. How can you be so sure that Noah didn't preach for 120 years? C.H. Spurgeon- though most definitely a man- was no slouch when it came to Biblical exegesis. His comments (in part) on this point are thus: "Noah believed through a hundred and twenty solitary years! It was a long martyrdom. Our life is quite long enough for the trial of faith. Even if a man lives to be eighty, and has sixty years of that life spent in the exercise of faith, it is only by almighty grace that he holds out. Noah lived two of our lives in this way. If a little flood had happened and moved his ark a little, he would have had some evidence for his faith; but there was no flood at all; and his ark lay high and dry for a century and a quarter! How few could endure this! Yonder dear friend has been praying for the last six months, and the Lord has not heard him, and he begins to doubt whether the Lord does hear prayer at all. You are not much like Noah. You can hardly believe for one hundred and twenty days. "Alas!" says one, "I have prayed for my husband these twenty years!" It is a long time to wait; but what would you do with a hundred added on to it? Years made Noah's faith more mature, and not more feeble. This grey father of the age went on with his preaching, went on with his intercession, and, without a doubt" I think the point to consider is this: Noah was faithful according to Heb. 11:7 without seeing the fruit of his preaching! "By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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655 | Noah, a bad evangelist? | Gen 6:18 | BradK | 145330 | ||
T'oma, I think we're on the same page here:-) According to Eastons' Bible Dictionary: It was 100 years in building (Gen. 5:32; 7:6). The point Spurgeon makes is with regard to the preaching of Noah for 120 years- without one soul coming to repentance. This, again,being evidenced by the clarification in Heb. 11:7. It was indeed by faith! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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656 | Do anyone know Noah's wife name? | Gen 6:18 | BradK | 184709 | ||
Hello Wysiwyg, Scripture does not mention the name of Noah's wife. (Gen. 6:18, 7:7,13,23, 8:16,18) BradK |
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657 | Noah entered the ark--exactly when? | Gen 7:1 | BradK | 225507 | ||
Hello rghollenbeck, Welcome to the Forum. Allow me to comment on one aspect of your post:-) You said, "I think it has theological significance **if the ark is a type of the rapture.**" I'd have to agree with brother EdB as this being "iffy"- at best. I've never heard the association being made to the rapture. I don't think the genre of Genesis- as a historical narrative lends itself to such prophetic linkage and we should be careful about doing so. More than anything, the ark typifies Christ as, "... the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me" (John 14:6) The ark was the only way to be saved from the flood and it had only one entrance! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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658 | Noah entered the ark--exactly when? | Gen 7:1 | BradK | 225515 | ||
Hello lionheart, You are correct. Yet, if we go to 1 Peter 3:20, the context here is suffering for righteousness sake! Further, if the ark is symbolic of baptism, which baptism - spiritual or water? Notably, the "eight persons were brought safely through water" remained dry and those that perished got wet! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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659 | Noah entered the ark--exactly when? | Gen 7:1 | BradK | 225525 | ||
Hello brother, Yes, it does symbolize the reality:-) However, I truly believe Paul is referring to "spiritual" baptism- the reality- in Rom. 6 (Note: 1 Cor. 12:13, also Gal 3:27) BradK |
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660 | when was the first rain in the Bible? | Gen 7:12 | BradK | 214411 | ||
Hello Bfish, In Genesis we find the first record of rain. In 2:5, we're told, " Now no shrub of the field was yet in the earth, and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for the LORD God had not sent rain upon the earth...," (NASB) In Gen. 7:4, God decrees, "For after seven more days, I will send rain on the earth forty days and forty nights;...". Then, in 7:10-12, we read- "It came about after the seven days, that the water of the flood came upon the earth. In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the same day all the fountains of the great deep burst open, and the floodgates of the sky were opened. The rain fell upon the earth for forty days and forty nights." (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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