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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 did Solomon mean by the words “all is vanity”?
Solomon the wise wrote, “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity” (Ecclesiastes 1:2). The word “vanity” means “breath,” or “vapor.” The word “vanity” reveals the theme of the whole book of…
What does Job mean by the phrase “though He slay me, yet will I trust Him”?
Job was a blameless and upright man who truly feared God (Job 1:1). He was blessed with ten children and great riches. But one day Satan appeared before God and…
Which prophecies did Ezra refer to in chapter one?
In chapter one of his book, Ezra referred to the prophecies of Jeremiah. For he said, “Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of…
Is Paul referring to the seventh day Sabbath in Galatians 4:9-11?
Paul wrote, “But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which…
Why did God say to obey is better than sacrifice?
To obey better than sacrifice The prophet Samuel under inspiration of the Holy Spirit rebuked King Saul who violated God’s command that stated that all people and animals of the…
What does the word soul in the Bible mean?
Soul is in Hebrew “nephesh” and it appears 755 times in the OT, and 144 times in the book of Psalms where it is translated “soul.” This translation is not…
What is the significance of Job’s famous phrase “my redeemer lives”?
“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall…
To whom is Isaiah the prophet pointing in chapter 9:6,7?
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty…
What does “to whom much is given, from him much will be required” mean?
Accountability to God Jesus said, “For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask…
Can you explain the unjust steward parable in Luke 16:1-13?
The parable of the unjust steward in Luke chapter 16 talks about the use of present opportunities in relation to the future life (Luke 16:25–31). It was mainly addressed to…
