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NASB | Acts 28:2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 28:2 And the natives showed us extraordinary kindness and hospitality; for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, since it had begun to rain and was cold. |
Subject: Is Allah the God of Israel? |
Bible Note: Greetings Robin, I apologize, but I believe that the fact that the word "Allah" is used in reference to God in Islam is why you are getting a cold reception with this topic. We have seen people of the Islamic faith in the past frequent this Forum, with the possible intention of proselytizing. In the Old Testament, God is usually referred to with the Hebrew word "elohim." (Strong's #430 Hebrew) In the New Tetament, God is usually referred to with the Greek word "theos." (Strong's #2316 Greek) But the proper name LORD is referred to as "yhwh" or Yahweh (Strong's #3068 Hebrew). If we examine each of these closely, 'allah' is not derived from elohim or Yahweh or theos, nor is it based on those words. In fact, I cannot find any such Hebrew or Greek word 'allah' at all. If the Maltese Christians use "allah" as their word for God in their native barbaric tongue, then I can see where they would be misunderstood, since that is the same word that is used for an entirely different God in the Islamic religion. Blessings to you, Makarios |