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NASB | Genesis 11:16 ¶ Eber lived thirty-four years, and became the father of Peleg; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 11:16 ¶ When Eber had lived thirty-four years, he became the father of Peleg. |
Subject: When did the hebrew become jew and why |
Bible Note: MJH, I agree with your answer for the most part but I thought I might add a little something. God did provide for an alternate way for a Gentile to become part of God's Jewish family although most Jews didn't seem to appreciate the idea. The two most prominent were 1) Rahab the harlot who hid the spies for the conquering nation as they spied out Jericho, Joshua 2 and 2) Ruth who became a wife to Boaz and literally becomes part of the lineage to Christ Himself. The Book of Ruth is really one of the most powerful love stories in the Bible. So it was quite possible for a Gentile to become a Jew. The Israelite nation never did appreciate God's sentiment in this matter as indicated in... Is 66:18 “For I know their works and their thoughts. It shall be that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come and see My glory. 19 I will set a sign among them; and those among them who escape I will send to the nations: to Tarshish and Pul and Lud, who draw the bow, and Tubal and Javan, to the coastlands afar off who have not heard My fame nor seen My glory. AND THEY SHALL DECLARE MY GLORY AMOUNG THE GENTILES. 20 Then they shall bring all your brethren for an offering to the LORD out of all nations, on horses and in chariots and in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD. (My emphasis with all caps above.) Go with God in all things, my friend. Bill |
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Bill Richardson | ||
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Bill Richardson |