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61 | Moses and the Canaan land | Num 20:12 | Taleb | 77965 | ||
To add to prayon's response, 1 Cor. 10:4 "And they (the Israelites in the wilderness) did drink of the spiritual drink: for they drank that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ." In spite of Moses' disobedience, God demonstrated His never-ending mercy and gave them water in a dry land. Ho everyone who is “thirsty”, come ye to the water ... Jesus is the Living Water and whosoever drinks of the water that He shall give, shall never thirst again. From His Cup, Taleb |
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62 | what was the occupation of rehad | Josh 2:1 | Taleb | 78164 | ||
Believing you are referring to Rahab, she was a prostitute who saved the two spies visiting Jericho before its destruction. She became a descendant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Respectfully, Taleb |
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63 | what was the occupation of rehad | Josh 2:1 | Taleb | 78165 | ||
Whoops, I meant: "Our Lord Jesus Christ became a descendant of hers." :) (Well, actually both are correct, seeing she did became a child of God.) Again, respectfully, Taleb :) |
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64 | Who killed Adonijah IKings 2 | 1 Kin 2:25 | Taleb | 80975 | ||
Because Adonijah asked for wanted Bathsheba, Solomon's momma, for a wife, it posed a threat to Soloman's throne. Solomon had Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, go and kill him and later he also killed Joab. | ||||||
65 | Why does Israel use occult symbolism? | 1 Kin 11:6 | Taleb | 98126 | ||
TommyS, according to my Universal Jewish Encyclopedia, the six-pointed star used by today’s Israel IS the exact same one used in Byzantine magic texts. One quote from page 507 of that same encyclopedia reads: “It is only in Jewish sources that the interlaced triangles are called ‘Shield of David’, as non-Jewish sources call the symbol the ‘Seal of Solomon.’” Solomon “adopted” it from the Egyptians, as his own occult symbol, when Solomon slid into idolatry and built an altar for Ashteroth (star). Israel Singer’s “Jewish Encyclopedia” page 458 connects Israel’s six-pointed star with the Cabala – satanic rituals and practices. “It stands to reason that the secrets of the theurgic Cabala are not lightly divulged; and yet the Testament of Solomon recently brought to light the whole system of conjuration of angels and demons by which the evil spirits were exorcised; even the magic sign or seal of King Solomon, known to the medieval Jew as the Magen David has been resurrected.” The “Jewish 44 Almanac” explains it has only been since the tenth through the fourteenth centuries that the Seal of Solomon (six-pointed star of Israel) began appearing in Jewish magical texts. Interestingly, the Rothschild family adopted that “symbol” as their coat of arms in 1822. So, while some might claim it is “innocent” – it isn’t innocent at all. No more innocent than reading one’s HORRORscope to see whether or not one should do whatever or not. To quote Julius Lester, a convert to Judaism –“They are many nationalities and tongues-atheists, agnostic, and some who practice Zen meditation and chant Buddhist mantras and sing Hindu hymns. Yet they are Jews. That is what is so confusing to others about being Jewish. It is NOT (caps mine) a belief system or even subscribing to a particular religious practice. It is belonging to a people, not only those living but also those who are not.” Sad, isn’t it. So many claim God favors such as His chosen people. But His Word declares just the opposite. Taleb |
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66 | Why does Israel use occult symbolism? | 1 Kin 11:6 | Taleb | 98201 | ||
TommyS - yes. It is one word for student. I picked it up in the Middle East shortly after I rented an apartment, when a Muslim neighbor asked me why I was there. I was there on a student visa, with the express purpose of witnessing to the Muslims. I told him I was a student and he whispered "Taleb" to his wife. Later, I asked a friend what "Taleb" really meant. I was curious whether it meant "Jerk" or something similiar. :) Taleb |
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67 | why did saul go to hell and not david? | 1 Kin 11:6 | Taleb | 102737 | ||
Solomon, under the influence of his many wives, was heavily involved in the occult, satanism, and idolatry. | ||||||
68 | what ws the reply from god | Job | Taleb | 73349 | ||
Thomass, Good word. Interestingly, God said that Eliphaz and his two pals were basically liars. Reading through Job, when we note what God says in Job 42:7, ("...because you have not spoken regarding me what is true, as my servant Job has ...") By noticing who is speaking, we know whether what is said is true, or false. If God or Job was speaking, what is says is true. God never mentions anything about Elihu. If what those dudes tried to pass off about God as "gospel", and God says it's not true, teachers and pastors etc. should not "quote" those portions as how God is, etc. I've marked the chapters where those guys speak with an X. This reminds me to remember that anything in that chapter that refers to God's character etc. is not true. If it's not true, than the opposite of what they say about God is true. Taleb |
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69 | Where ARE the four corners of the earth? | Is 11:12 | Taleb | 105603 | ||
TommyS, you ask some interesting questions. When I read this question in passing the other night, I knew I knew what you were talking about. At least I hoped I knew. :) It took some digging in my not quite organized filing system to locate an old article that refers to what I gleaned for you. According to the June 19, 1965 "Science News Letter" the four corners are: 1. One of the earth's corners centers over Ireland and sprawls northward towards the pole. 2. Another corner extends across the equator from New Guinea northward towards Japan. 3. A third corner is south of Africa centered about halfway to the Antartic. 4. The last corner is west of South Amercia, with the high point off Peru. If, by chance you desire more info - let me know. Blessings, Taleb P.S. I love how science so often proves Scripture, or is that the other way around. :) |
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70 | Where ARE the four corners of the earth? | Is 11:12 | Taleb | 105643 | ||
Good morning, Hank. Do you remember when “space travel” began? Do you remember the time before desktop computers? So do I. And you are right. The earth having four corners does “sound farfetched”. About as farfetched as a handheld computer sounded when it took a huge room to hold one computer. As far as the credibility of that “Science News Letter 87:139 dated June 19, 1965 – what’s to doubt? Why would the U.S. Navy and John Hopkins University “conspire” to change the shape of the world? Because the mentioned article didn’t refer to any Scripture doesn’t make it less credible. I have read many articles filled with Scripture that are deceptive through and through. We look at a globe and, because it was “designed” centuries before “science” discovered the real shape of the world, we take it as “credible” that the world is round. A grapefruit is round. Pears and eggs aren’t. Which one best “describes” the world as we know it today? Hint – it’s two out of the above three. While an egg and pear have "no corners" they have "angles". Do I dare to write about the "actual pillars" that Scripure accurately describes in 1 Sam. 2:8? Blessings, Taleb P.S. About the color of the North and South Poles – they are the exact same color as forgiven sin. Though our sins be as scarlet, they shall become white as the Poles. :) |
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71 | Where ARE the four corners of the earth? | Is 11:12 | Taleb | 105674 | ||
Makarios, I have many (too many, actually) “study Bibles” on my shelves. While they are somewhat valuable, they are NOT inspired. What I honestly enjoy is discovering where “outside sources” discover what the inspired Word declares. I've discovered the vast majority of the time every scientific "theory" that acutally becomes a “proven discovery” can be BACKED up with Scripture. And I acknowledge, before every scientific discovery, Scripture was as true BEFORE it was ever written, as it is today. Never has there been any "authentic" discovery that DISPROVES any Scripture. Agreed? Job’s (which is the oldest writings in the Bible) “Balancing of the clouds” isn’t merely figurative speech. In my lifetime (which, by the way, is a very lonnnnng time) it was discovered Job 37:16’s talk about the “balance of the clouds” was precise. Thunderclouds shoot negative charges down to the earth AND they shoot the “same sized” positive charges up to the heavens. Gen. 1:20 "Let the waters teem with shoals of living creatures" ... everyone used to think this was all the fish. Since the microscope we KNOW waters do teem with shoals of living creatures - one drop at a peek. The "laws of gravity and inerta" are revealed in Job 38:33. This was before any apple fell on what's his name. :) It also isn’t figuratively written in Job 26:13 about the “heavens being garnished”. Unseen with the naked eye, but seen with powerful telescopes IS a “garnished-with-brilliant-colored-heaven”. Eccl. 1:6 telling about the circulation of the invisible atmosphere was already true long before officially proven scientifically. Gen. 3:15 talks about the “seed of WOMAN”; Heb. 7:9-10 talk about the “seed of MAN”. It wasn’t long ago that science “discovered” BOTH seeds are necessary for being fruitful and multiplying. But rather than discussing the multitudes of discoveries that science has made backing up Scripture let me stick to YOUR topic. The official discovery of physical “pillars” happen to enhance Scripture. Thanks for providing the Scripture verses were God tells us about what has been discovered. How do YOU picture “pillars”? Please don’t say tall, skinny posts. :) The “earth’s foundation” WAS discovered. Mantle rock under the oceans is only 2 miles thick in places BUT under the “earth” (remember God separated the earth from the oceans) it is estimated to be 300 miles. There are seven continents. Each one has its own “foundation socket” or pillar. This is not a play on words. For how many centuries did “believers” think these “unproven” verses were only to be taken figuratively? The study-Bible’s statement: “The phrase does not teach a particular theory of the structure of the universe” is almost right. Blessings upon you, too Taleb |
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72 | Where ARE the four corners of the earth? | Is 11:12 | Taleb | 105951 | ||
TommyS, thanks for asking for more info. Perhaps I should have included more details in my initial answer. I’ve read the other postings on this thread and it surprised me that so many have a huge misunderstanding of God’s precious word. Perhaps their Bibles don’t have the works of one great “scientist” who personally wrote so much in God’s word. Some have no basic knowledge of God’s power and wisdom and they are afraid to look beyond their blocked keyholes to see the vastness of our universe. They believe that any knowledge that doesn’t have a Scripture verse attached amounts to zip. I just want to say, I’ll retrieve the info and let you discover how the four corners of the world’s discovery was actually made, and the names of the doctors who directed the studies. Please be patient with me – cause “this IS the season”. :) Bless you, Taleb |
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73 | Where ARE the four corners of the earth? | Is 11:12 | Taleb | 105958 | ||
Tom, it was an interesting point you inserted about the shapes of the countries on our world maps. And, you were also correct in your assessment about how “the church” attempted to hinder discoveries. As the world can still note - on this forum, “the church” still does. My daughter was born around the time man landed on the moon. I recall the "church's" outrage, prior to that landing, attempting to travel into space proves the end was near. They cried, "God will never allow man to go beyond the earth’s atmosphere." How many trips have we made? And I also recall what the world heard from those brave scientists doing what God intended man to do - learn. "In the beginning God ..." Genesis 1 was broadcast around this globe. Interestingly, the church changed their tune when the news came back that the moon held less than 10.000 years of "moon-dust". Oh well, such is man. Over the years as a student, and as someone who has taught, I realized an important tact. The MORE you know what someone knows, the more you know them. Scientists have for centuries teaching us more of what GOD KNOWS merely by discovering what HE DID. Tom, never stop wanting to know HIM more. As far as keeping my chin up – it sags too much. :) Blessings, Taleb |
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74 | Where ARE the four corners of the earth? | Is 11:12 | Taleb | 106305 | ||
TommyS, here is some of the info I promised about the four corners of the earth. I understand that you have read all the other "views" on this thread, so I’ll try not to be repetitious. Under the direction of Drs. Robert R. Newton, William H. Guier and George C. Weiffenbach, scientists at John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, in Silver Springs, Maryland worked under a contract with U.S. Naval Bureau of Naval Weapons. The study was initiated because orbiting satellites “dipped” for unknown reasons. With intricate measuring equipment, they were able to “locate the reason”. They discovered the four corners, or pyramid-like covered several thousands of square miles of the earth’s surface. The “high points” are about 220 feet below what they would be if the world were actually round. The “low points” are about 253 feet below. P.S. Here is a small scale experiment that "sort of proves" what happens. Take a small bowl of water and blow on the water gently. You will notice "the dip" and you will notice the water heaping elsewhere in the bowl. Well, on those locations I sent earlier - this is the situation with our world. Interesting how ONCE again, science backs up His word. I have a hard time not getting excited waiting to see what the next Bible verse will be "better explained." Hope this info helps. Blessings, Taleb |
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75 | Where ARE the four corners of the earth? | Is 11:12 | Taleb | 106317 | ||
Hello, Tim, One could say that gravity wells are responsible, I suppose. Our scientists know when a satellite orbiting earth cruises “off course” down to fractions of an inch. The variance of the oceans’ mass causes different fluxes by pulling the satellite. This gravity pull is what originally prompted the study, which led to the discovery of earth’s four corners. The wind blows down on that part of the ocean’s surface, and gravity does it job. Interesting that, while some dismiss this as a “play on words”, the article I gleaned this from had no mention about Scripture, but entitled it “The Earth Has Four Corners.” And because the “cause” is a result of “wind” – how else can we piece together what Rev. 7:1 mentions. “Following this, I saw four angels stationed AT THE FOUR CORNERS of the earth, restaining the FOUR WINDS of the earth, so that no wind might blow on land or SEA or on any tree. If I wasn’t a firm believer in my God, the creator, and I hear of this discovery and read what how the Scripture MATCHES what science discovered --- I would have to question my unbelief. Blessings, Taleb |
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76 | What tongue or whose tongue will dry up? | Is 11:15 | Taleb | 76993 | ||
Ray, The first verses that came to mind is James 3: basically the whole chapter. And, according to Adam Clarke’s to commentary: “Man has one hundred and forty-eight members, some confined, others free. The tongue is placed between the jaws; and from under it proceeds a fountain of water, (the great sublingual salivary gland), and it is folded with various foldings. Come and see what a flame the tongue kindles! Were it one of the unconfined members, what would it not do?” The same sentiment, with a little variation, on Psalm 120:3: What shall be given unto thee, or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? The holy blessed God said to the tongue: "All the rest of the members of the body are erect, but thou liest down; all the rest are external, but thou art internal. Nor is this enough: I have built two walls about thee; the one bone, the other flesh: What shall be given unto thee, and what shall be done unto thee, O thou false tongue?” Also from Clarke's: "Here is a plain allusion to the passage of the Red Sea. And the Lord’s shaking his hand over the river with his vehement wind, refers to a particular circumstance of the same miracle: for “he caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land,” Exodus 14:21. "The tongue; a very apposite and descriptive expression for a bay such as that of the Red Sea. It is used in the same sense, Joshua 15:2, 5; 18:19. The Latins gave the same name to a narrow strip of land running into the sea: He shall smite the river to its seven streams. This has been supposed to refer to the Nile, because it falls into the Mediterranean Sea by seven mouths: but R. Kimchi understands it of the Euphrates, which is the opinion of some good judges." Taleb |
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77 | Size of Jerusalem when The Promised Land | Is 60:1 | Taleb | 72233 | ||
Hi!! yourself. According to Genesis (the book of beginnings, the promise land became the promise land. Gen 13:14 The Lord instructed Abram (before Abram became Abraham) to take a good look at all the land which many refer to as the promise land. Shortly thereafter he meet Melchizedek, king of Salem and highpriest of the most high God. I don't think it is coincidence that "Salem" and JeruSALEM seem to be the same place. "Salem" derives from "Peace". The Arabs and the Jews both used a "branch" of that word in their greetings, Arabic - "as salam 'alaikoom" Hebrew - Shalom aleichem. (peace be with you) The "Jeru" part is where most English speakers get into trouble. In Israel, it is Y. There is NO "J" sound in Hebrew. It comes out "Y" Yesua, (Jesus) Yacob (Jacob). That's why Jews snicker when Christians call God "Jehovah." So, before Isaac was even conceived, the Promise Land was the time period the promised land came to be. However, it had been in existance for centuries. According to the Tell el-Amarna letters, a little mountain fort was their a few thousand years before Christ ever walked its streets. By the time Joshua moved into the promised land, Jerusalem was a strong, well protected city. He didn’t even try to take it. If you have been to that city, you know what I mean about its location. There would be wide open fields to cross to get to it, in his day. As more homes were built outside the walls, wars forced them to enclose those homes and businesses behind the walls, so the size of Jerusalem kept growing according to its need. When Hebron was capital of Israel, King David whipped the Jebusites (means "he will be trodden down) which occupied Jerusalem. He made it the new capital, made improvements and built himself a palace. Remember he stood on its balcony when he spotted Bethseba? Solomon improved its defense and built the temple and seemingly added to the city’s size with new fortification and improvements. Wham! In 587 B.C.E. Nebuchadrezzer’s Babylonian (Iraq) warriors demolished the city. Nehemiah rebuilt them almost the same size as they were when they were destroyed. In Jesus’ day, the city was close to the same shape and size as Solomon’s. The Romans, in 70 C.E., as told by Jesus, completely destroyed the city before many of his original follows died. The Moslems took the demolished city of peace about 550 years later. Then before another 500 years past, the Crusaders snatched it from the Moslems, only to lose it back to the Moslems 88 years later, etc. etc. The walls as they are today were built around 500 years ago. It is not close to being the same shape or size. Some areas not in the Jesus’ time are inside now, and visa versa. Even though my feet have often walked the streets of Jerusalem, I will never walk where Jesus walked. But, I CAN follow His steps to eternal life. Shalom aleichem! As salam 'alaikoom! Peace! Taleb |
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78 | Christmas | Jer 10:1 | Taleb | 107048 | ||
Aniset, was it the Christian men or was it the pagans, that began to wear pants instead of robes like Jesus and all the prophets? Jesus and His disciples used to eat with their fingers, as many still do in that part of the world. Is it of Christian or pagan origin to put silverware into our mouths? I have noticed other pagan origins that many Christians observe, and with God’s blessings. Hindus immersion for purification predates John the Baptist. Pre-Moses, only the high priest could enter into the sacred rooms of pagan gods. Deut 12:3 instructs the Jews to break down altars and smash pillars in the false god’s temples. This was pre-first temple days. What did God have Moses place in the “temple”? Sacred rooms which only the high priest could enter, along with altars, pillars. The Jews were warned against making an image of anything, as the pagans did, in Exodus 20:4. Yet, in Exodus 21:8 GOD TOLD MOSES TO MAKE AN IMAGE of a poisonous snake. How pagan!! Worshippers of satan have always used the time of the full moon for their rites - even preMoses. Yet, most of the Jewish festivals(which began AFTER the pagans practiced theirs) are based upon the times of the full moon. Your claim that something that “of pagan origin” is not to be celebrated has way too many holes. Check out the names of the weekdays in any good dictionary and try to find one without a “pagan origin”. SUN day. MOON day, TIW’S day, WODEN’S day, THOR’S day, FRIG’S day, and SATURN’s day. Notice WHO they are named after. Least you believe you should change the days of the week and use Jewish days, their days come from Babylonian days - otherwise known as "pagan". I even appreciate those who call Christmas "X-Mas", because I realize that X stands for Christ, and it has since the days of the early church – or whatever we should call the gathering together of saints, seeing that pagan word “Church” has a pagan origin – the English Celtics’ circle of trees or stones. Merry Christmas, Taleb |
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79 | Christmas | Jer 10:1 | Taleb | 107076 | ||
I appreciated your thought, Aixenyz4 - “Therefore we are also free to invent religious ceremonies or import strange practices into the church”… because it shows that you CAN understand exactly where Tim and others who experience the joys of this Christmas, Hanukkah or Chanukah season. We are free to worship Him as David did when he saw the ark was coming up the road – with dancing and … Then, you tossed a foul ball, when you added, “But God has not left it up to us to decide what we should remember and celebrate and do. He tells us what he wants.” Where is the verse that states the God wanted the Jews to celebrate what John the Apostle wrote in John 10:22: “It was the time when the feast of the Dedication WAS BEING celebrated in Jerusalem. It was winter and Jesus was in the Temple walking up and down in the Portico of Solomon.” WHY would John mention a “celebration of the rebirth of a temple built with hands” that was apparently pleasing to God, yet, some people today preach that the “celebration of the birth of the firm once and for all foundation of the temple built without hands” be considered pagan? I can’t imagine an answer either. What exactly was happening during the “celebration” John mentioned? The one that the God DIDN’T decide, but the Jews “themselves decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole Jewish nation should CELEBRATE those same days EVERY year.” 2 Maccabees 10:8 Eight days are STILL set aside beginning on the 25th of the Jewish month which happens to be “THIS month, on a different day than “our” 25th, BUT the same month. What happens during this every year “celebration”? Besides the lighting of candles, there is many gifts exchanged, music, extra festive food, gathering together of family, friends … Does it sound familiar yet? If your church sings old worship songs, how many carry the tunes from the taverns. Many do, you know. Words of praise and adoration sung to tunes once carrying an opposite theme. Please, in order to fulfill your heart’s plea – that which you wrote to Tim – “Since we have so much freedom, why not use it in the area that God has suggested? Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works. Let's see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out in times of need” – abide by what Paul admonished so eloquently in Romans. 14:6a “The one who observes special days does so in honor of the Lord.” 14:22 “Hold on to your OWN belief, as between yourself and God, and consider the man fortunate who can make his decision without going against his conscience.” Blessings, Taleb P.S. In case you really want to know – it had to be pagan who invented men’s pants. :) The reasoning is obvious |
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80 | Very Literal Translation Anyone? | Jer 33:3 | Taleb | 98458 | ||
"Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and inscrutable things you do not know them." is from my Hebrew English Interlinear. This seems to follow the train of thought that the various translations I have in my library proclaim. I probably didn't help much, but... you can always re-ask. :) Taleb |
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