Who was Zilpah in the Bible?
Background Zilpah was Leah’s servant whom Leah gave to Jacob, her husband, as a maidservant or a concubine. The meaning of Zilpha’s name may be “short nose.” Jacob married both…
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There are often questions that just come up when studying the Bible. They may seem off the wall, but it’s surprising how many we have asked ourselves
Does faith cancel works in the judgement?
The Judgement Men’s works, good or evil, are recorded in heaven and will appear at the judgement day (Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14; Ephesians 6:8; Colossians 3:25; 1 Timothy 6:19). The life…
Why did Paul circumcise Timothy and not Titus?
Timothy Paul circumcised Timothy, who was a Galatian, half Jew and half Gentile, at the beginning of his ministry as a concession to Jewish prejudice. Luke wrote, “Then he came…
Who was Jehoiada in the Bible?
Jehoiada Jehoiada, in the Bible, was an important priest in the kingdom of Judah during the reigns of Ahaziah (c. 842 – 841 BCE), Athaliah (c. 841–835 BCE), and Joash…
Who was Bar-Jesus (Elymas) in the Bible?
Bar-Jesus (Elymas) Bar-Jesus (Elymas) is a Jewish name. It may mean “son of Joshua” (Matthew 1:1). The reference to the person by the name Bar-Jesus (Elymas) is found in the…
What does the word millstone mean in the Bible?
Millstone In Biblical times, a stone structure was used to grind grain, olives, or seeds. It consisted of two parts: one stationary at the base and the second at the…
What is the significance of Bethany in the Bible?
Bethany Bethany is a village about fifteen furlongs (about 1.7 mi., or 2.7 km.) from Jerusalem (John 11: 18), on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives. The place…
How did the flocks of Jacob multiply greatly?
The agreement between Jacob and Laban Jacob worked very hard for his father-in-law in tending his flocks (Laban) for 14 years. At the end of this period, he asked for…
Is channeling permitted by God?
Channeling Channeling is defined as the practice of serving as a medium through which a spirit guide purportedly communicates with living persons. The Bible forbids channeling and the act of…
What is the hand of hamsa?
Hamsa The hamsa (khamsah) is an Arabic word which means five. The hand of hamsa represents “the five fingers of the hand.” And it is common as a palm-shaped amulet…
