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NASB | Deuteronomy 33:24 ¶ Of Asher he said, "More blessed than sons is Asher; May he be favored by his brothers, And may he dip his foot in oil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Deuteronomy 33:24 ¶ Of Asher he said, "More blessed than sons is Asher; May he be favored by his brothers, And may he dip his foot in oil. |
Subject: What sort of oil? |
Bible Note: I never gave much attention to the "personal profile." Jesus gave his disciples these instructions: "Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave. As you enter the home, give it your greeting. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town." (Mt 10:11-14) I try not to label people or judge them by their present beliefs or practices. I assume that if they knew better they would believe and act differently and that there are powerful reasons why people cling to wrong beliefs, but the right amount of changing circumstances and pursuasion can lead to the Father drawing anyone. The most fantastic information I've learned from my study of the Bible is that it truly is the word of God!(1 Th 2:13) Its internal harmony despite being written over a 1,600 year period by some 40 writers, its candor in describing the failures of its main characters, even the writers themselves and fulfilled prophecies among other features testify to this fact. That God reveals the truth to "little children" (like me in spiritual years) and hides them from the "wise and learned" (theologians, ministers, etc.) is a miracle of justice, love, wisdom and power. (Luke 10:21) That I can know the answers to the questions that have escaped the most educated persons on earth (What is the meaning of life? Why did God create the earth and humans? Why does he permit suffering? Why do we die? What happens to us at death, and is there truly any hope beyond death?) is humbling, and to not share such knowledge would be a sin that would justifiably deserve my exclusion from the most wonderful truth - the realization of God's original purpose for Adam and Eve when given life in Eden. Oops, I went over 40 a while ago. Hope to continue our discussion. |