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261 | Why is bigamy ok but adultry isn't? | Ex 21:10 | Morant61 | 221910 | ||
Greetings Rolff! I believe you are talking about Exodus 21:10. The laws listed in Exodus 21-23 deal with issues of social justice. No where in these passages is bigamy commanded or approved. However, bigamy did occur, so God laid out regulations to protect the wives in these situations. Just like Scripture tells us that God hates divorce, but yet He regulates it to protect the innocent. In the same way, Ex. 22 regulates what to do in cases of the rape of a virgin. God is not condoning rape. He is protecting the victim. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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262 | creation | Gen 2:2 | Morant61 | 220923 | ||
Greetings Rick! No history lists every second of event, from every possible perspective, listing every single detail. :-) But, they are historical nonetheless! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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263 | do u tithe on unemployment checks | 1 Tim 1:8 | Morant61 | 220695 | ||
Greetings Val! In our congregation, I teach that tithing is not a required for Christians. However, I also add the following. 1) Giving is required of Christians. 2) Tithing is a good way to give consistently. 3) Many denominations list tithing as a expectation of it's member's. So, while not required, it is certainly an excellent practice to develop. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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264 | What day are we COMMANDED to gather? | Heb 10:25 | Morant61 | 220506 | ||
Greetings Charis! I second Azure's greeting. It has been a long time my friend. It is good to hear from you. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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265 | Why not to marry relatives? | Lev 18:6 | Morant61 | 220198 | ||
Greetings Tbacani! The most extensive passage dealing with incest is found in Lev. 18:6-18. Here is what the Bible Knowledge Commentary says about this passage: " b. Prohibitions against incestuous unions (18:6-18) 18:6-18. The general principle of this section is given in verse 6: Do not have sexual relations (the Heb. uses a euphemism trans. lit., ”to uncover the nakedness of“) with any close relative other than your spouse. The primary thrust of the passage is to forbid illicit marriages, as the prohibition against adultery was assumed (cf. v. 20; but contrast Harrison, Leviticus, p. 186). Also assumed is the prohibition against marrying a non-Israelite (forbidden in Deut. 7:3-6; cf. 1 Kings 11:1-2). However, if a non-Israelite (as Ruth) converted to the Lord, marriage was permissible. The following regulations can be gleaned from this section. A man could not marry his mother (Lev. 18:7) or his sister (or half-sister; first degree of consanguinity according to modern genetics, v. 9). Prohibition of marriage to one’s daughter was assumed and so not mentioned (cf. Gen. 19:30-38). Nor could he marry his granddaughter (second degree of consanguinity, Lev. 18:10) or his aunt (father’s or mother’s sister, vv. 12-14). Also forbidden were marriages to a widowed wife of a close blood relative, that is, a man’s stepmother (v. 8), half-sister (v. 11), aunt by marriage (v. 14), daughter-in-law (v. 15), sister-in-law (v. 16), step-daughter (v. 17), and step-granddaughter (v. 17). The apparent reason behind these prohibitions against marriage to those with such an in-law relationship was that they had become ”one flesh“ (Gen. 2:24) with the blood relative, and so were regarded as a part of the larger family unit (cf. Wenham, Leviticus, pp. 254-8, for specific examples of some of the more difficult identifications)." I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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266 | Is "through His Blood" in the Greek | Col 1:14 | Morant61 | 219854 | ||
Greetings Dave! Basically, there is very little textual support for the phrase 'though his blood' in Col. 1:14. However, the phrase is thoroughly supported in Eph. 1:7. Here is how Clarke explains the situation in his commentary: "The clause,..., Through his blood, is omitted by ABCDEFG, and by most others of weight and importance; by the Syriac, Arabic of Erpen, Coptic, Ethiopic, Sahidic, some copies of the Vulgate and by the Itala; and by most of the Greek fathers. Griesbach has left it out of the text. It is likely that the reading here is not genuine; yet that we have redemption any other way than through the sacrifice of Christ, the Scriptures declare not. The same phrase is used Eph 1:7, where there is no various reading in any of the MSS., versions, or fathers." I hope this helps. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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267 | being deprived | Rom 5:3 | Morant61 | 219694 | ||
Greetings David! Brad already directed you to some excellent Scriptures. May I add a few comments from my experience as a pastor? You have not included any specifics, which is probably a good idea since this in not a counseling site. :-) But, may I just respond in a very general way. It has been my experience that: 1) Individuals endure the normal hardships that face all of us in a fallen world, but sometimes we overemphasize the hardships and do not see that good that God brings into our lives. 2) In some cases, like Job in Scripture, God allows hardships that we might grow from the experience. 3) Or, in many cases, we bring the hardships upon us by our choices. For instance, someone will not work, but wonders why they never have any money. Or, someone uses drugs or alcohol, and constantly makes bad choices which affect the rest of their lives. I don't know what your situation is my friend, but I know that God is good. May I suggest that you meet with your local pastor and discuss these things! An internet forum is a horrible place to get help or advice concerning personal matters. You are in our prayers! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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268 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | Morant61 | 219570 | ||
Greetings Rick! The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia spells out the differences between marriage and betrothal. During betrothal, the couple: - Did not live together - Did not engage in sexual relations - Were usually betrothed for periods of months to even years, though one year was probably normal. The one big difference between our engagement practices and their betrothal practice is that it required a divorce to break a betrothal. But, a couple was not considered 'married' until the betrothal period was over, the husband had brought his bride home with him, and the union was consummated sexually. I had to read all of this recently as I was preparing my Advent series. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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269 | Explain " do your first works over" ? | Rev 2:5 | Morant61 | 219566 | ||
Greetings Bmlg! In Rev. 2:1-7, the word 'works' (Strongs 2041) is used 3 times. In this passage, John lists the 'works' of the Church at Ephesus. They: 1) Were hard workers - v. 2. 2) Had persevered - v.2. 3) Could not tolerate wicked men - v. 2. 4) Tested false apostles - v. 2. 5) Persevered and endured hardships - v. 3. Yet, in spite of their past accomplishments, they had left their first love. So, 'doing their first works again' means to go back and do as they had at the beginning and repent of where they are at now. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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270 | LXX of Luke 4.18 vs Isaiah 61.1 | Luke 4:18 | Morant61 | 219556 | ||
Greetings Rick! According to Keil and Delitzsch's commentary, the word used to describe the opening of the prison is often used to describe the opening of eyes. They suggest that the LXX has expanded the verse to include both concepts. Further, there are other passages in Isaiah that Jesus could have been conflating with Is. 61:1, such as Is. 42:7. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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271 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:36 | Morant61 | 219554 | ||
Greetings Rick! When 'hos' is used with numerals, it generally denotes an approximation (as you noted). Nothing in the text gives us a clear time line. The 3 months could have ended either before or after the events of v. 57. It is only an assumption on my part, but I would imagine that Mary would at least stay long enough for John's birth, to make sure that he and Elizabeth were both okay. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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272 | Faith a gift? | Eph 2:8 | Morant61 | 219431 | ||
Greetings Lionstrong! Actually, the Amplified is more accurate in this instance. In Greek, a pronoun (in this case 'it') must agree in both number and gender with it's antecedent. 'Faith' and 'Grace' are both feminine nouns, while the pronoun 'it' is neuter in gender. Thus, 'it' cannot refer to either grace or faith. To what then does 'it' refer? Most Greek scholars argue that there is no clear antecedent because 'it' refers to the entire process of salvation by faith through grace. Have a great Thanksgiving my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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273 | "a" or "the"? | Dan 7:13 | Morant61 | 219120 | ||
Greetings CDBJ! You have the right rule, but the wrong language. :-) Granville Sharp's rule applies to Greek, not Hebrew. ;-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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274 | What does this dream mean? | Bible general Archive 4 | Morant61 | 219074 | ||
Greetings Jon! This is a Bible study forum my friend! We don't try to interpret dreams. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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275 | what is this particular scripture saying | Job 22:28 | Morant61 | 218935 | ||
Greetings! Here is what Barnes says about Job 22:28: "Job 22:28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee - Thou shalt form a purpose or plan, and it shall not be frustrated. It shall not be opposed by the events of divine Providence, but whatever you undertake shall prosper. And the light shall shine upon thy ways - Thou shalt be prospered in all things, instead of being overtaken with calamity." I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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276 | Creation of Angels | Ex 20:11 | Morant61 | 218869 | ||
Greetings YenlsaRap! Scripture never tells us how long they were in the Garden prior to the temptation. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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277 | the work of binding and sealing | Is 8:16 | Morant61 | 218861 | ||
Greetings losafollower! That is an interesting verse. Here is a comment on this verse that might be helpful to you. "Isa 8:16 - The words that follow in Isa_8:16, “Bind up the testimony, seal the lesson in my disciples,” appear at first sight to be a command of God to the prophet, according to such parallel passages as Dan_12:4, Dan_12:9; Rev_22:10, cf., Dan_8:26; but with this explanation it is impossible to do justice to the words “in my disciples” (b'ilmmudai). The explanation given by Rosenmüller, Knobel, and others, viz., “by bringing in men divinely instructed” (adhibitis viris piis et sapientibus), is grammatically inadmissible. Consequently I agree with Vitringa, Drechsler, and others, in regarding Isa_8:16 as the prophet's own prayer to Jehovah. We tie together...what we wish to keep from getting separated and lost; we seal (Chatam) what is to be kept secret, and only opened by a person duly qualified. And so the prophet here prays that Jehovah would take his testimony with regard to the future, and his instruction, which was designed to prepare for this future - that testimony and thorah which the great mass in their hardness did not understand, and in their self-hardening despised - and lay them up well secured and well preserved, as if by band and seal, in the hearts of those who received the prophet's words with believing obedience (limmud, as in Isa_50:4; Isa_54:13). For it would be all over with Israel, unless a community of believers should be preserved, and all over with this community, if the word of God, which was the ground of their life, should be allowed to slip from their hearts. We have here an announcement of the grand idea, which the second part of the book of Isaiah carries out in the grandest style. It is very evident that it is the prophet himself who is speaking here, as we may see from Isa_8:17, where he continues to speak in the first person, though he does not begin with (hebrew word not included)." From Keil and Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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278 | drink from the brook | Ps 110:7 | Morant61 | 218815 | ||
Greetings Azure! Here is what Barnes says about this verse: "Psa 110:7 He shall drink of the brook in the way - The design here seems to be to represent the Messiah as a victorious king and conqueror pursuing his enemies. In the previous verse the psalmist had represented him under the image of one engaged in battle, and slaying his enemies with a great slaughter. He here represents him as pursuing those who should escape from the battle, and as pursuing them without fainting or exhaustion. He is like one who finds abundant springs and streams of water in his journeyings; who refreshes himself at those fountains and streams; who, therefore, is not faint and weary. He pursues his foes vigorously and with success. Therefore shall he lift up the head - Therefore shall he triumph, or be successful. The head falls when we are faint and exhausted, when we are disappointed and are ashamed, when we are conscious of guilt. It is lifted up in conscious rectitude, in success and triumph, in the exuberance of hope. The idea here is, that the Messiah would be triumphant. He would achieve the victory over all his foes; he would pursue, without exhaustion, his flying enemies, and he would return from the conquest joyous, exulting, triumphant. All this is under the image of a victorious hero; all this will be accomplished in the conquest of the world by the Gospel; in the subduing of the foes of God; in the final scene when the Redeemer shall deliver up the kingdom to God. 1Co_15:24-28." I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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279 | no more animal sacrifice | Heb 8:13 | Morant61 | 218723 | ||
Greetings Yen! I just got home from work, so I will have to be brief my friend! 1) I wasn't trying to have it both ways. The old system never saved a single person. That is the whole point that Hebrews is making. If it had, there would be no need for the New Covenant. Israel was commanded to sacrifice, but those sacrifices never saved them. Hebrews 11 indicates that those who were saved, were saved by their faith, just as those who are saved in the New Testament are also saved by faith - in Jesus. Well, I am headed for bed! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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280 | no more animal sacrifice | Heb 8:13 | Morant61 | 218698 | ||
Greetings YenlsaRap! Thanks for your response my friend! You stated that forgiveness of sins and salvation are not synonymous, but according to Eph. 1:7, they are synonymous: Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace Col. 1:14 says the same thing, while Luke 1:77 also connects salvation and forgiveness of sins. All through Acts, the same connection is made. If one is saved, his sins are forgiven. But, even if you still believe there is a difference between the two, Heb. 10:18 specifically says: Hebrews 10:18 And where these have been forgiven, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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