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441 | wHO WAS DAVID TALKING TO IN PSALMS 133:1 | Gen 13:8 | Ray | 65017 | ||
Hi brotherreverb, I love your name and having fun trying to figure out what it means. Are you a reverend or do you plan to reverberate? Anyway, here is a question for you. Scriptures talk about David speaking in the Spirit. You have written that David was moved by the Holy Spirit. What verse were you thinking of there? Are there any Scriptures that come to your mind in which a lower case "spirit" would apply? For instance, how about Psalm 139:7? "Where can I go from Thy Spirit? [spirit?] Or where can I flee from Thy presence?" Personally, I see that as a lower case spirit and presence. From the heart, Ray |
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442 | Smoking oven and Flaming Torch | Gen 15:17 | Ray | 136656 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, Another deep subject here for you. You have noted that "it was God alone who walked between the halves". I wonder which verse told you that. A Scripture reference for you to consider would be Jeremiah 34:18,19. The promise of the covenant given to Abraham in Genesis 15:18 I have connected with Galatians 3:17,18, NKJ. From the heart, Ray |
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443 | Smoking oven and Flaming Torch | Gen 15:17 | Ray | 136673 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, I have read McArthur's notes on Genesis 15:17 and see that he speaks of the smoking oven and the burning torch as symbolizing the presence of God. He references Exodus 13:21 (pillar of cloud and pillar of fire) to compare, but I still can not see the smoking oven and burning torch as symbolizing the presence of God. Jeremiah 34:19 has a list of men who are passing between the parts of the sacrifice--"the officials of Juda, and the officials of Jerusalem, the court officers, and the priests, and all the people of the land, who passed between the parts of the calf--20 and I will give them into the hand of their enemies and into the hand of those who seek their life. And their dead bodies shall be food for the birds of the sky and the beasts of the earth." The contrast in Genesis 15:11 is that Abraham chased the birds of the sky away. Genesis 15:10, "Then he brought all these to Him and cut them in two, and laid each half opposite the other; but he did not cut the birds. 11 And the birds of prey came down upon the carcasses, and Abram drove them away." The connection that I see between Genesis (Abraham) and Jeremiah is that God made them a "terror" to all the kingdoms of the earth. And I am not saying that that is a bad thing, for the nations all through the Scriptures saw the power of God in His people. 1) What does this Abrahamic covenant say to me? I am one of Abraham's descendants through faith. Abraham was promised the inheritance and possession of the land. What I look for personally now is the promise of the Spirit/ by faith. (Slashes are mine for comparison). Galatians 3:14, "in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit/ through faith." Galatians 3:26, "For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ/. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise." Galatians 4:6, "And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit/ of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" From the heart, Ray |
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444 | Relation to Galatians 3:16... | Gen 17:7 | Ray | 105566 | ||
Hi Gal5:16, Thank you for your question. It is always good to compare Scripture to Scripture and we your respondents have gained from your question. In my response I will have to go with the NKJ for Galatians 3:16. Galatians 3:14, NKJ, "that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit/ through faith... 16 Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your (Seed)," who is Christ. 17 And this I say, that the law which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ, that it should make the promise of no effect." Genesis 17:1, NASB, "Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God/Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless. And (I) will establish My covenant between Me and you, And I will multiply you exceedingly." The slashes and the parentheses are mine for comparisons. Comparisons of Genesis and Galatians and Colossians and Romans show how we are complete in (Christ), how we belong to (Christ), and they lead us to think of the circumcision of (Christ), and walking in (Him). (He) chose us, and the Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of (God). From the heart, Ray |
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445 | Thanks, Follow - Up Question/Comment | Gen 17:7 | Ray | 105578 | ||
Hi Gal5:16, Are you still 5:16 or are you changing your name? The word translated "descendents" is literally "seed". I believe personally that it is that way so that there could be the duality of the promises. Abraham certainly had descendents plural. But the Seed that was promised was the promise of the Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:14 The Jews were looking for or should have been looking for the Son of David, the Son of Abraham, the Son of God. In other words, they were looking for the promised Messiah. From the heart, Ray |
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446 | Thanks, Follow - Up Question/Comment | Gen 17:7 | Ray | 105579 | ||
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447 | Thanks, Follow - Up Question/Comment | Gen 17:7 | Ray | 105580 | ||
P.S. Galatians 3:28, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to (Christ), then you are Abraham's offspring [lit. seed], heirs according to promise." From the heart, Ray |
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448 | Relation to Galatians 3:16... | Gen 17:7 | Ray | 106354 | ||
Hi Gal5:16, I'm going to suggest leaving Gen 17:7 as it reads and go to verse 19 for the comparison with Gal 3:18. Verse 19 deals with the covenant established with Sarah and Abraham and their son Isaac. That verse has the promise of God in Christ, when Abraham has been told that they will have a son. Genesis 17:18ff, "And Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before Thee!" But **God said, "No, but Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac; and I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant for his descendents [Lit. seed] after him." Galatians 3:16-18, NKJ, "Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your Seed," who is Christ. And this I say, that the law, which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in **Christ, that it should make the promise of no effect. For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no longer of promise; but God gave it to Abraham by promise." The **stars are for comparisons. The Seed should come to whom the promise had been made. But remember that God is one. Galatians 3:19,20. From the heart, Ray |
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449 | Son of David?Son of Abraham?Seed? | Gen 17:7 | Ray | 106422 | ||
Who is this Prophet that came from Galilee? John 7:41and 52. Who is this Seed that should come? Galatians 3:19. Looking at John 7:42 and Galatians 3:17 can we see that the covenant was being ratified by God in Christ. Did Christ come from the Seed of David as well as the Seed of Abraham? Matthew 1:1, "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son [Son, NKJ] of David, the son [Son, NKJ] of Abraham." From the heart, Ray |
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450 | Son of David?Son of Abraham?Seed? | Gen 17:7 | Ray | 106444 | ||
Hi JCrichton, Thank you for a well-written response in which I would find little if anything to disagree. Yet, as a person interested in capitalization it is not the answer that I was hoping for. I was looking for a response that would recognize the Seed and the Prophet. Instead, you gave me the seed and the prophet; you spoke of our Promise, our Inheritance, as if the Plan revolved around us. Forgive me for being that blunt and strong in my words. And I speak only from looking at your capitalization. Thank you for your Scriptures. Hebrew 11:11, "By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised;..." Galatians 3:19b, "...until the Seed should come to whom the promises had been made." The promises were made to Abraham and to his Seed. And the promised Seed has come. From the heart, Ray I wanted to show His [sic] spiritual origin. Galatians 3:14, "in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith." From the heart, Ray |
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451 | Why did Abraham ask God to bless Ishmael | Gen 17:20 | Ray | 122895 | ||
Hi sixsmiths2, It is hard for us to know what Abraham was thinking about in verse 18. But I can hear God saying in verse 20, "Hey, I hear you. You are concerned about Ishmael." God hears us, and knows our needs before we express them. But I don't know what all Abraham had in mind. I would suppose that if someone today had fathered a son with permission of his wife with another woman, that that person would want the son to be recognized and blessed somehow. But God wanted Abraham to have faith and belief in Him who justifies the ungodly. Romans 4:5 God wanted to make Abraham a father of many nations and one who believes in the promises of God. Romans 4:20, "yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief, but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully assured that what He had promised, He was able also to perform." From the heart, Ray |
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452 | Why were there THREE divine beings? | Gen 18:3 | Ray | 132262 | ||
Hi Chusarck, I don't believe that there is any significance to the number three for the men. For chapter 19 there are only two angels (also called men). What is of interest to me is that the men (angels) were doing the work of the Lord. They themselves were called "lords"; but they were doing the work of the Lord and He was among them. I agree with the NKJ for Genesis 18:3 and also as the NASB is printed above. Genesis 18:2, "And when he lifted up his eyes and looked, behold three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the earth, 3 and said, "My Lord, if now I have found favor in Your sight, please do not pass Your servant by." I agree with the NKJ also for Genesis 18:10, "And He [sic] said, "I will certainly return to you..." What I am saying is that the men were collectively recognized as the Lord when Abraham spoke to them. Genesis 19:17 is an indication that these things have been discussed through the years because there are varying manuscripts for that verse. In Genesis 19:18 Lot calls them "lords" and verse 19 I believe correctly interprets the pronouns in lower case, "Now behold, your [sic] servant has found favor in your [sic] sight..." These two angels in chapter 19 were also doing the work of the Lord. Genesis 19:24, "Then the Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven, 25 And He overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground." From the heart, Ray |
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453 | Sarah's attitude toward Abraham | Gen 18:12 | Ray | 154391 | ||
Hi Doc, jm1127's question has to do with Sarah's attitude toward Abraham. Do you think that perhaps capitalization has some bearing on the answer to her question? The Amplified version infers that Sarah's "lord" refers to Abraham as a husband. Not that he lord's himself over her, but simply as a statement of respect. People throughout time have called others "my lord." In the Scriptures, Lot called angels "lords" in Genesis 19:18, "Then Lot said to them, "Oh no, my lords! 19 Now behold, your servant has found favor in your sight,..." Here again, the words are being said in showing respect, don't you think my friend? 1) But when the person that you are speaking to is regarded as Deity, then we show that by a capitalized "Lord." Similarly, if an angel is regarded as Deity (a manifestation of God Himself) then we show that by a capitalized "Angel." (Genesis 18:3 would be an interesting study in comparing NASB and NKJ). 2) In regard to the attitude that Sarah shows toward Abraham, I believe that she sees him as her head. For 1 Corinthians 11:3 I agree with Green's Literal Version, "But I want you to know that Christ is the Head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ." From the heart, Ray |
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454 | Sarah's attitude toward Abraham | Gen 18:12 | Ray | 154392 | ||
Hi Doc, jm1127's question has to do with Sarah's attitude toward Abraham. Do you think that perhaps capitalization has some bearing on the answer to her question? The Amplified version infers that Sarah's "lord" refers to Abraham as a husband. Not that he lord's himself over her, but simply as a statement of respect. People throughout time have called others "my lord." In the Scriptures, Lot called angels "lords" in Genesis 19:18, "Then Lot said to them, "Oh no, my lords! 19 Now behold, your servant has found favor in your sight,..." Here again, the words are being said in showing respect, don't you think my friend? 1) But when the person that you are speaking to is regarded as Deity, then we show that by a capitalized "Lord." Similarly, if an angel is regarded as Deity (a manifestation of God Himself) then we show that by a capitalized "Angel." (Genesis 18:3 would be an interesting study in comparing NASB and NKJ). 2) In regard to the attitude that Sarah shows toward Abraham, I believe that she sees him as her head. For 1 Corinthians 11:3 I agree with Green's Literal Version, "But I want you to know that Christ is the Head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ." From the heart, Ray |
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455 | Sarah's attitude toward Abraham | Gen 18:12 | Ray | 154393 | ||
Hi jmay1127, Welcome to the forum. We welcome the participation of the questioner so that we know that the question and underlying concerns are being answered and met. From the heart, Ray |
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456 | Interesting Rendering | Gen 22:5 | Ray | 80911 | ||
Hi Emmaus, The "rendering" in all of the versions is legitimate. But the problem comes in the "interpretation" which comes from the capitalization of the verse. And I would tell King James Biblebeliever that the King James falls short in that regard. In regard to your personal choice in capitalization, may I say that I would differ with your choice of "lamb". I see no reason to think of Jesus as just a man (a lamb). I see Him as the Lamb of God (but being in the likeness of men). Be that as it may, here is how I interpret the verses, for what it is worth. The slashes, stars, and parentheses are mine. Genesis 22:8, "And Abraham said, "God will provide for Himself/ the *lamb for the burnt offering, my son." And the two of them walked on together." Genesis 22:14, "And Abraham called the name of that place The Lord Will Provide, as it is said to this day, "In the mount of the Lord/ *it will be provided."" In fact, on the mount of Calvary, "It is finished". See John 19:30 and John 10:33. I understand the comparison of the Genesis verses because of the Angel of the Lord in verse 11. I have come to compare/contrast that verse with Galatians 3:5. Galatians 3:5,6, "Does He then, who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? 6 Even so Abraham believed (God), and it was reckoned to him as righteousness." Genesis 22:15, "Then the Angel of the Lord called Abraham a second time from heaven, and said, "By (Myself) I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son, indeed I will greatly bless you,..." Compare the endings of verses 12 and 16 for the reason for choosing "Angel". From the heart, Ray |
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457 | Did God actually die on the cross? | Gen 22:8 | Ray | 66389 | ||
Hi dilada, Genesis 22:14 says that the Lord will provide and "In the mount of the Lord it will be provided." So you see, the verse does not say that God will provide Himself but rather "God will provide for Himself the lamb." From the heart, Ray |
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458 | Genesis 22:14, "it will be seen". | Gen 22:8 | Ray | 131250 | ||
Comments on the forum recently showed an interest in how much we should spiritualize this passage of Scripture. The story certainly shows that God will provide; He provided the lamb for Abraham. The question is, how much should we spiritualize the story to show that it was prophesizing about the Lamb of God. I noticed today for the first time that "provide", or I would suppose "provide for" is literally "see". Thus Genesis 22:8 can be interpretted as saying, "And Abraham said, 'God will **see Himself [as] the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.' So the two of them walked on together." So the questions which the passage bring to my mind is: How much is the Lamb a lamb? How much is God a god (in the image of God) How much is the Man a man? How much is the Angel an angel? How much is the Spirit a spirit? I see Galatians 3 as a companion Scripture. From the heart, Ray |
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459 | Did Abraham Speak of Christ?? | Gen 24:3 | Ray | 81309 | ||
Hi mincc, Genesis 21:33, "And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the Lord, the Everlasting (God)." Parentheses and slashes are mine for comparisons. Genesis 24:3, "And I will make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the (God) of earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live,..." 7 The Lord, the God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, and who spoke to me, and who swore to me, saying, 'To your descendants I will give this land,' He will send His Angel/ before you, and you will take a wife for my son from there." The Angel, Jeus Christ, is the God of earth and the Everlasting God. Praise be to our triune God. Galatians 3:14, "in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit/ through faith." Galatians 3:16, Interlinear Greek/English New Testament, Jay P. Green, Sr. editor, "But the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his Seed (it does not say, And to seeds, as of many, but as of one, "And to your Seed," which is *(Christ)). (Gen. 12:7; 13, 15; 24:7) From the heart, Ray |
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460 | What does "in the way" mean in Genesis 2 | Gen 24:27 | Ray | 22530 | ||
Hi GaLa220Gal, I am a person interested in capitalization of pronouns of Deity. I believe for instance that Jesus is the Way; also the Truth, and the Life. Here in your verse I would not capitalize way, but it definitely is a passage where we can see the Way if you decide to capitalize the Angel of verse 40 who will make the journey successful. See also Genesis 24:7. Later, Ray |
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