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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. THE CREATIVE WEEK ( Genesis 1:1 to Genesis 2:3 ). (1) In the beginning. —Not, as in John 1:1, “from eternity,” but in the beginning of this sidereal system, of which our sun, with its attendant planets, forms a part. As there never was a time when God did not exist, and as activity is an ...
May 17, 2020 · The Meaning of "Blessed Are the Meek". Meekness is humility. And in the case of Christianity, it describes how we are to depend on God rather than ourselves or the world. In Matthew 5:5, Jesus referred to Psalm 37:11, which says, “ But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity .”. The meek “ humbly acknowledge their ...
May 27, 2022 · The Bible tells us our reconciliation can come only through Jesus. Many Bible scholars believe God has several names, such as God Who Provides and God Who Is My Refuge. One of these names is “Jehovah Rapha,” which translates to God Who Heals. The God Who Heals restores us to wholeness in Him.
Isaiah 35:9. No lion shall be there. That is, in the way before described; no wicked persons, comparable to lions for their savage and cruel dispositions towards the people of God; for those who have been as such, as Saul before conversion, yet when brought into this way become as tame as lambs. The Targum interprets it of tyrannical kings and ...
Job 39:12. Wilt thou believe him that he will bring home thy seed? &c.] Draw in the cart, and bring home the ripe sheaves of corn, as the tame ox does? no; thou knowest him too well to believe he will bring it home in safety; and gather [it into] thy barn; to be trodden out, which used to be done by oxen in those times: if therefore Job could ...
May 30, 2013 · 1. To tame the tongue, we must recognize that we will be held accountable for what we say (3:1-2). Apparently the churches to which James was writing had too many men who were self-appointed teachers. In the Jewish synagogues, rabbis were highly respected and the office was often one that parents coveted for their sons.
James 3:2. ESV For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. NIV We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. NASB For we all stumble in many ways.