What does AD stand for?
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AD is an acronym that means “Anno Domini.” This is a Latin phrase translated as, “In the Year of Our Lord.” It is used to indicate which part of the…
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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
Who was Caiaphas?
Caiaphas was the appointed high priest by Valerius Gratus predecessor of Pontius Pilate (Josephus Antiquities xviii. 2. 2) about A.D. 18 or 19, and he continued in office till about…
What was Jacob’s age at some of the pivotal points of his life?
Jacob’s arrival at Mamre started the official return to his father’s house, where he took up his place as Isaac’s inheritor. Mamre was in the immediate neighborhood of Hebron, formerly…
What was the significance of the sea of Galilee at the ministry of Jesus?
The sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake in Israel. It is about 13 mi long and 8.1 mi wide. The lake is fed mostly by the Jordan River. The…
What is a meat offering?
A meat offering (minchah) was a meal or cereal offering, consisting of flour or grain prepared in various ways, but never of flesh meat. The word (minchah) originally designated a…
What is the origin of the word Israel?
The word “Israel” first appeared in the Bible when it was given to Jacob after his wrestling with a heavenly being. The heavenly stranger said to him, “Thy name shall…
Who is the one behind all the evil in this world?
Satan is the one behind all the evil in this world. Before sin, Satan was called Lucifer. He was created by God (Ezekiel 28:13, 15) as were all the other…
Who were the Canaanites?
The Canaanites descended from Noah’s grandson Canaan, who was a son of Ham (Genesis 9:18). Hieroglyphic and cuneiform inscriptions of the second millennium B.C. show that Canaan was the region…
What is the Moses’ seat?
Thank you for contacting BibleAsk Jesus mentioned the phrase Moses’ seat in Matthew 23:2 when He said, “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So…
What were the Urim and Thummim?
Thank you for contacting BibeAsk. The Urim and Thummim were precious stones that were placed on the ephod of the high priest’s garments in ancient Israel. They were used by…