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3 days ago · Matthew 5:22 is the only passage in the Bible where the term raca is used. Raca comes from the Aramaic term reqa. It was a derogatory expression meaning “empty-headed,” insinuating a person’s stupidity or inferiority. It was an offensive name used to show utter contempt for another person. Jesus warned that the use of such a word to ...
3 days ago · The Fifth Commandment specifically appears in Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16. The two versions essentially read the same: “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”.
4 days ago · Ephesians 5:22 might read like an ancient “listen to your man” directive, but hold the phone. The idea is part of a bigger convo that includes mutual respect and love—like a divine dance ...
1 day ago · In the Bible, the name Lillian does not appear specifically. However, the name Lillian is derived from the Latin word “lilium,” which means “lily.”. The lily flower is often mentioned in the Bible and holds symbolic significance. The lily is a symbol of purity, innocence, beauty, and resurrection. In the book of Matthew 6:28-29, Jesus ...
1 day ago · In the Bible, laughter is often associated with joy and gladness. Proverbs 17:22 states, “ A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones .”. This verse emphasizes the positive effects of laughter on our well-being. Additionally, Ecclesiastes 3:4 mentions that there is “a time to laugh ” as part of life’s ...
1 day ago · The name Melissa is of Greek origin and means “bee” or “honeybee.”. Bees are often associated with hard work, diligence, and productivity in the Bible. In Proverbs 16:24 (NIV), it says, “ Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones .”. This verse highlights the sweetness and healing power of words ...
5 days ago · The Cambridge.org definition of discernment is "the ability to judge people and things well." According to the King James Bible Dictionary, "Discern" is "To examine, prove or test; scrutinize." Then He also said to the multitudes, "Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, 'A shower is coming'; and so it is.
