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41 | What about Jacob-Israel and Ephraim? | Gen 17:6 | HOTH | 176006 | ||
Hi eklektos, Your Question: “In speaking of the nations, other than Israel and Judah, as you first asked, who do you see these multitudes of nations to be?” Yes, that was my question. The reason I asked was the verses concerning these “multitude of nations” seem pretty much ignored. I wanted to see what others thought and their reasoning. I truly appreciate your efforts and for sticking with it. Your answers were representative of what I have heard from others, but not in written form with scripture cited. Since mine is not the traditional viewpoint, I am appreciative of the additional study and understanding this exchange has provided. First, let me clarify, in speaking of the “many nations,” I was referring to nations other than the Ancient Kingdom of Judah and the Ancient Kingdom of Israel as having fulfilled these prophesies at the time of their existence. I would also exclude the Modern State of Israel. They were never “many nations” nor were their populations too numerous to count. In Bible study, I have heard that the Northern Kingdom of Israel was either 1) consolidated with Judea at the time of the return from Babylon or 2) were absorbed by the Assyrians and/or other peoples and ceased to exist. I found these explanations not only to contradict each other, but both to be inconsistent with scripture. Ancient Judah was carried off into captivity in Babylon and returned 70 years later. Judea consisted of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin as well as individuals from the some of the other tribes. When Jesus came, his own did not receive him. (John 1:11) I believe “his own” refers to the tribe of Judah, the Jews, tribe of his descent. The Modern State of Israel is populated by the children of Judah. Modern Israel is Ancient Judah, not Ancient Israel (Ezra 10:9). Ancient Israel, the Northern Kingdom, received the promises of numerous descendants and “many nations.” Therefore, I see these “multitudes of nations” as: 1. The descendants of Abraham, the “father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:4-6) This covenant was so important, that it is repeated 3 times in these 3 verses. 2. The descendants of Jacob, who would be “a nation and a company of nations.” (Genesis 35:11) 3. The descendants of Jacob’s son Joseph and Joseph’s sons Ephraim and Manasseh. Ephraim held the birthright. (1 Chronicles 5:2.) Ephraim’s “offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” Ephraim and Manasseh were half Egyptian. (Genesis 41:45) This might give them slightly different characteristics than those of the children of Judah. 4. The “House of Israel.” Israel’s name would be perpetuated in Ephraim and Manasseh and they would become a multitude in the midst of the earth. (Genesis 48:16, 19) The house of Israel is not the house of Judah. (1 Kings 12:21) 5. Christian nations who, in the last days, (Genesis 49:1) would be attacked by others but retain their military strength and “were made strong and active by the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.” (Genesis 49:24) “ . . . shall come a Ruler Who will govern and shepherd My people Israel. (Matthew 2:6) He answered, I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (Matthew 15:24) But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (Matthew 10:6) Jesus Christ has been a shepherd to the house of Israel, but not to the house of Judah. He was not rejected by the house of Israel, but the house of Judah, his own. 6. Nations with blessings of vast natural resources, good climate and large populations. (Genesis 49:25, Deuteronomy 33:13-16) 7. The firstborn of God and are in the isles and coastlands far away. (Jeremiah 31:9-10) 8. In the Isles and coastlands. (Isaiah 49:1) 9. The descendants of the 7,000 of Israel, which the Lord reserved for himself, who were carried into captivity by Assyria. (1 Kings 20) They lost their identity, yet they would be “as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered.” (Hosea 1:10). This is why I see the “multitude of Nations” as being the Christian Anglo-Saxon nations. It seems to be to be the logical and consistent meaning of these scriptures. As you pointed out, those of other physical descent who have accepted Jesus Christ have also become the children of Abraham. That fulfills prophesy of “all families” being blessed in Jesus, but not the prophesies of a “multitude of Nations” or descendants as “sand of the sea.” If anyone can show me scripture that contradicts or expands on these thoughts, I would very much like to see them. Thanks again, Hoth |
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42 | What about Jacob-Israel and Ephraim? | Gen 17:6 | HOTH | 176721 | ||
Hi eklektos, Welcome back. Well stated, I can't add to it! Hoth |
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43 | rom 9:4 what special covenants? | Gen 22:17 | HOTH | 175277 | ||
sisinchrist, The special covenants were 1. the promise land, 2. Abraham would be the father of many nations and numerous descendants, 3. Abraham's name would be famous and distinguished, and 4. the promised Seed, Jesus Christ, would descend from Abraham and be a blessing to all nations. God’s Covenants with Abraham 1. “. . . I will make of you a great nation . . .” Gen 12:2 “. . . I will give this land to your posterity . . .” Gen 12:7 “. . . For all the land which you see I will give to you and to your posterity forever . . .” Gen 13:15 “. . . Arise, walk through the land, the length of it and the breadth of it, for I will give it to you . . .” Gen 13:17 “. . . to give you this land as an inheritance . . .” Gen 15:7 “. . . To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river Euphrates . . .” Gen 15:18 “. . .I will give to you and to your posterity after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession. . .” Gen 17:8 “. . . Since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation . . .” Gen 18:18 2. “. . . I will bless you . . .” Gen 12:2 “. . . I will bless those who bless you . . .” Gen 12:3 “. . . curse him who curses or uses insolent language toward you . . .” Gen 12:3 “. . . I will make your descendants like the dust of the earth, so that if a man could count the dust of the earth, then could your descendants also be counted . . .” Gen 13:16 “. . . but he who shall come from your own body shall be your heir. And be brought him outside and said, look now toward the heavens and count the stars – if you are able to number them. Then He said to him, so shall your descendants be. . . .” Gen 15:4-5 “. . . you shall be the father of many nations . . .” Gen 17:4 “. . . I have made you the father of many nations . . .” Gen 17:5 “. . . I will make you exceedingly fruitful and I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you . . .” Gen 17:6 “. . . I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall come from her. . .” Gen 17:16 “. . . In blessing I will bless you and in multiplying I will multiply your descendants like the stars of the heavens and like the sand on the seashore. And your Seed (Heir) will possess the gate of His enemies. . .” Gen 22:17 3. “. . . make your name famous and distinguished . . .” Gen 12:2 4. “. . . you will be a blessing . . .” Gen 12:2 “. . . in you will all the families and kindred of the earth be blessed . . .” Gen 12:3 “. . . And in your Seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed and bless themselves, because you have heard and obeyed My voice. . .” Gen 22:18 Hoth |
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44 | How Old was Dinah when she was raped? | Gen 30:21 | HOTH | 238444 | ||
Genesis 34:1-4 details the rape of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, by Shechem. Shechem asked his father, "Get me this young girl for a wife." How old was Dinah at the time? Could she have been as young as 10-11 years old? Thanks, Hoth |
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45 | why was joseph favored | Gen 37:3 | HOTH | 222568 | ||
Jacob loved Joseph more than his brothers because he was the son of his old age (Genesis 37:3). When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, God used it for good, to preserve the sons of Jacob in Egypt (Genesis 50:20). God was with Joseph in Egypt and made him lord over all of the nation (Genesis 39:2, 21, 23, 45:9) Hoth |
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46 | Who was Moses mother? | Ex 6:20 | HOTH | 232270 | ||
Hi cbspecial, Ex 6:20 Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses; and the length of Amram’s life was one hundred and thirty-seven years. Hoth |
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47 | what does "Must be put to death" mean? | Ex 31:15 | HOTH | 232542 | ||
See answer to post 232537 | ||||||
48 | What does "surely be put death" mean? | Lev 20:10 | HOTH | 232538 | ||
See answer to post 232537 | ||||||
49 | What does "surely be put death" mean? | Lev 20:10 | HOTH | 232539 | ||
See answer to post 232537 | ||||||
50 | if a son is rebellious should he be sto | Deut 21:1 | HOTH | 232537 | ||
Hi Jennyh61, Your rapid fire questions, taking scripture out of context, appears to be insincere and argumentative. You should read the rules of the forum. Beyond that, I must abide by: Matthew 7:6 "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." Hoth |
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51 | 2nd kings question. | 2 Kin 15:1 | HOTH | 230545 | ||
The “Annals of the Kings” are mentioned 32 times in 1-2 Kings, 17 times for Israel and 15 times for Judah. The question, “Are they not written?” seems to be rhetorical in nature. These books have never been found. Why then, would they be so prominently mentioned in scripture? Perhaps these books will yet be discovered. Hoth |
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52 | is there a waiting place till judgdment | 1 Chronicles | HOTH | 232291 | ||
Hi Shaneknox, Question: Do we go directly to heaven if saved when we die? John 3:13 “No one has ascended into heaven, but He who descended from heaven: the Son of Man.” Ecclesiastes 9:5 “For the living know they will die; but the dead do not know anything, nor have they any longer a reward, for their memory is forgotten.” Acts 2:29 “Brethren, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.” 34 “For it was not David who ascended into heaven . . .” Paul explains how the dead in Christ will all be resurrected from the dead “in the twinkling of an eye” and will be changed, along with the Saints living at the time, into immortals. (1 Corinthians 15: 49-55) This happens when Jesus Christ returns “at the last trumpet.” Jesus told His disciples, “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:2-3) and “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven . . .” Finally Christ reveals when and where the reward shall be received: “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with me, to give to everyone according to his work” (Rev. 22:12) These scriptures show that everyone, except Christ, who died, are still dead, even King David. They know nothing and are unaware of the passage of time. Those in Christ will be resurrected to eternal life when Christ returns. He is bringing this reward with Him. Jesus Christ is coming to us; we are not going to Him. You are on the right track by turning to scripture. Remember, all scripture must be in harmony. When you see them all in harmony, then you will know you have the proper understanding. Hoth |
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53 | What does the word "perfect mean here? | Ps 19:7 | HOTH | 232541 | ||
See answer to post 232537 | ||||||
54 | Does Is.66:23 mean sabbath still stands? | Is 66:23 | HOTH | 232447 | ||
Hi Beja, You make reference to “the weekly Jewish Sabbath.” In Genesis 2: 3 we read, “Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.” This predates the Jewish people by well over 2 thousand years. Did you mean the Jewish weekly observance of the Sabbath? Hoth |
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55 | following Star of Bethleham | Matt 2:1 | HOTH | 234203 | ||
Matthew 2:1-2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king,[a]magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” This verse is likely making reference to where the wise men were when they saw the star. They were in the east. Since they travelled west, they were east of the star and east of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Or, if indeed it refers to the star, then the star arose in the east and travelled west and the wise men followed after it. The bible is silent on the actual number of wise men. Hoth |
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56 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231772 | ||
Hi GTSpeck, Where in scripture does it say that Jesus rose on the first day of the week? Thanks, Hoth |
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57 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231777 | ||
So the day of worship was changed from Saturday to Sunday based on an implication? Mary Magdalene arrived at the empty tomb while it was still dark on Sunday morning. Could He not have arose at twilight on Saturday? The sign that He was Messiah was that He would be in the grave for 3 days and 3 nights. We know He went into the grave at twilight. Isn't it a clear implication then that he would arise at the same time of day when He was placed into the tomb? I'm not sure what you mean by the timing of the various feast days. Hoth |
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58 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231781 | ||
Hi GTSpeck, Again, Matthew 28:1-6 shows that Jesus was resurrected sometime before the break of dawn on Sunday. In determining when Jesus was resurrected we must look at several scriptures that concern His death and burial. They must all be in harmony. These scriptures specifically concern His own prophecy, the timing of the Preparation Day, the High Sabbath and the weekly Sabbath and finally the use of the spices. -What did Jesus say about His death and resurrection? Jesus said He would be killed and raised up on “the third day”; (Matthew 16:21, 17:23, 20:19) and that He would be raised up “after three days” (Matthew 27:63, Mark 9:31, Mark 10:34). From these six verses we know that Jesus was resurrected “after three days” and on “the third day.” Note that this is the “third day” and not the “third night.” If this were not clear enough, Jesus also said, “as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” This is different from the other prophecies in that this time period covers only the time He was to be in the grave and not the period between His death and resurrection. Most important, it was a SIGN that He was the Messiah! These verses are very specific and to the point, no special interpretation is needed. -What about the Preparation Day, the high Sabbath, and weekly Sabbath? Jesus was crucified on the fourteenth day of the first month, Jehovah’s Passover (Leviticus 23:5). This day is also known as “the day of preparation” (John19:31). The next day was a “High Sabbath” (Leviticus 23:7, John 19:31). The body was taken from the cross and wrapped in a clean linen cloth and laid in the tomb. (Matthew 27:59-60, Mark 15:46, Luke 23: 52). This was accomplished just before sunset and the beginning of the High Sabbath (Luke 23: 54). On the next day, the High Sabbath, Pilate, at the urging of the chief priests and the Pharisees, gave orders to secure the grave until the third day. Their reason, Jesus had said, “After three days I am to rise again.” Note here that the order to secure the grave until the third day was from Pilate giving the order, not from the day of crucifixion. Therefore, the grave would be secure until the fourth day of death. Obviously, the chief priests and the Pharisees realized the meaning of “after three days” (Matthew 27:62-66) -What about the spices? The body of Jesus was wrapped with a mixture of Myrrh and aloes, about 75-100 pounds of spices before He was placed into the tomb (John 19: 39-40). All of this was witnessed by Mary Magdalene, the women who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee (Matthew 27: 61, Mark 15: 47, Luke 23:49). The next day was the High Sabbath. The day AFTER the High Sabbath, “Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him” (Mark 16:1). They then “prepared the spices and perfumes” (Luke 23: 56) The next day was the weekly Sabbath and on that day “they rested according to the commandment” (Luke 23: 56). After the weekly Sabbath, the women went to the grave to refresh the spices (Mark 16:1-2) This would be the fourth day since the crucifixion and burial with the 75-100 pounds of spices. This would also be the first day that the tomb would not be secured per Pilate’s order. -Recap Jesus was crucified on “Preparation Day” (Wednesday) and placed into the tomb shortly before the sunset. The next day was the “high Sabbath” (Thursday) and guards were placed on the tomb (One day and one night). The day after the high Sabbath (Friday), the women bought and prepared spices (Two days and two nights). The next day was the weekly Sabbath (Saturday). This was the third day and on this day as the day was drawing to a close, Jesus was resurrected. On the third day and after 3 days and after “three days and three nights” in the tomb. Hoth |
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59 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231790 | ||
Luke 23: 54 It was the preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. (The new day began at sunset.) John 19: 42 Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. Mark 15: 42 When evening had already come, . . . |
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60 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231792 | ||
That's correct, that would be three days and three nights in the tomb, three days after death and on the third day. Hoth |
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