What is the “wedding garment” in the Parable of the Wedding Feast?
The Parable of the Wedding Feast The phrase “wedding garment” is mentioned in the Parable of the Wedding Feast: “But when the king came in to see the guests, he…
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Here we take a deeper look at the meaning and context around verses that may need some more historical information or to be explained with other parts of Scripture
What verse summarizes the whole gospel?
The Gospel – John 3:16 The verse John 3:16 sums the message of the gospel. The apostle John wrote, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only…
What is the “strong delusion” of 2 Thessalonians 2?
2 Thessalonians 2: 3-11 The phrase “strong delusion” comes from a passage in the Paul’s second epistle to the Thessalonians Church: “3 Let no man deceive you by any means:…
What is the breath of life in Genesis 2:7?
Life begins with receiving the breath of life The breath of life “neshamah” is first mentioned in the story of Creation. “And the Lord God formed man of the dust…
What does Paul mean we are “more than conquerors”?
More than conquerors The apostle Paul wrote to the Church of Rome: “We are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). Here, Paul used terms that depict…
What is the consolation of Israel?
The consolation of Israel The phrase “the consolation of Israel” was recorded in the book of Luke. After the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph went to the temple in…
What does it mean, “do not cast your pearls before swine”?
Don’t cast your pearls before swine The command “do not cast your pearls before swine” is found in the sermon on the Mount. Jesus said, “Do not give what is…
Who were the “super-apostles”?
“Super-apostles” The phrase “super-apostles” is mentioned in Paul’s second letter to the Corinthian Church: “I do not think I am in the least inferior to those “super-apostles” (2 Corinthians 11:5-NIV).…
What does the phrase “Rahab the Do-Nothing” mean?
Isaiah 30 The phrase “Rahab the Do-Nothing” is mentioned in the Old Testament. The prophet Isaiah wrote, “A prophecy concerning the animals of the Negev: Through a land of hardship…
What’s the meaning of “You have led captivity captive”?
Psalm 68 The phrase “You have led captivity captive” is mentioned first in Psalm 68:18. The Psalmist writes, “You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive; You have…
