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Mar 11, 2024 · Students of the Bible know that numbers matter to God; the number forty is significant (mentioned 146 times in the Bible) and the number 50 is important. In ancient Israel, there was a "jubilee" every fifty years. Slaves were set free and there was a general pardon granted to offenders. What do we get by multiplying 40 x 50?
6 days ago · In fact, out of the hundreds of angelic references, only four have names that are shared, with one whose name is implied. 1. The Angel Gabriel. Gabriel appears in four passages of Scripture. With each encounter, he comes with a message. Twice to the prophet Daniel, then to the priest Zechariah (father-to-be of John the Baptist), and lastly, to ...
Mar 4, 2024 · The “sons of Asaph” are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:1, 2 Chronicles 20:14, and Ezra 2:41. The sons of Asaph were likely a guild of skilled poets and singers, modeling themselves musically after Asaph, their master. The church musicians of our day can be considered spiritual “children of Asaph.”. Psalms 50 and 73—83 are called the ...
Mar 4, 2024 · Camels are mentioned over 50 times in the Bible, and have great symbolic meaning for Christians. In this comprehensive blog post, we will explore the significance of camels in Biblical stories and what they represent spiritually. Introduction. Camels were essential to life in Biblical times.
Mar 19, 2024 · 3. “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain." ( Exodus 20:7) 4. “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God.
Mar 11, 2024 · Nathan is instrumental in securing Solomon’s kingship, after which Adonijah’s cronies disperse. The fourth son (third to live) of Bathsheba was named Nathan. This Nathan is mentioned in Luke’s genealogy as an ancestor of Jesus in Luke 3:31. It can only be imagined that this son was named after the faithful court prophet.
Mar 5, 2024 · To “chew the cud” or “bring up the cud” refers to the ruminant digestive process where animals regurgitate partially digested food and rechew it as cud. The Bible described clean animals like cattle, sheep, and goats as those that chew the cud, while unclean animals like pigs and camels do not. This distinction helped the Israelites ...