Exegesis is the critical interpretation of a Biblical text, to explore its meaning, significance and relevance.
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When the Bible says “forever,” how can we tell it really means forever?
For instance, it is clear that God wanted the Sabbath laws to continue forever, based on these passages:
Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe
the sabbath ...
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Did the Lord God agree with “an eye for an eye”? [duplicate]
In the Old Testament there is a scripture about an eye for an eye law:
[Exodus 21:23~25] And if [any] mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, ...
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Why does the hebrew word for grace in ps.136:23 &24 have two meanings? [migrated]
Why do you think that hebrew word for grace in ps.136:23 &24 has two meanings?
I find analysis for grace:
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
word: חסד
Translitaration: checed ...
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What exactly is the biblical reference to a serpent?
It seems that most places in the bible where serpents are referred to they are a reference to Satan/the devil. Yet in Mathew 10:16 Christ says, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of ...
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What is “your peace” in Matthew 10?
In Matthew 10, Jesus is instructing his disciples, whom he is sending out to preach to the children of Israel as follows:
11 Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person ...
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How much authority does a father have over his wife and children?
Some people might claim that a wife must do what her husband says in every situation and they will site the Bible as it being the Divine order of things.
It does seem that the Bible gives authority ...
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How do Protestants interpret Matthew 16:13-20
The verses reads like this:
13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; ...
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What do the verses in Luke 5:20-25 teach us?
They have always puzzled me and I fail to understand what is what.
Luke 5:20-23
When Jesus saw their faith he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Then the experts in the law and the ...
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How is a Christian supposed to fear God when “there is no fear in love” (1 John 4:18)?
In both the Old and New Testaments, we are commanded to "fear the Lord".
Fear the Lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name. Deuteronomy 10:20 ESV
Honor ...
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How do mainstream Christians handle the Epistle of St. Barnabas' prophecy that Jesus will return in the next 50 years?
In the Epistle of Barnabas, it says
Barnabas 15:3 Of the Sabbath He speaketh in the beginning of the
creation; And God made the works of His hands in six days, and He
ended on the seventh day, ...
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When scripture quotes a non-biblical source, without any opposition of the source, does it imply any endorsement?
In addition to alluding to various Jewish proverbs, sayings, and parables, sometimes the Bible seems to directly quote Greek philosophers (Acts 17:28), Jewish oral traditions (Jude 9, 12) or possibly ...
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Why did the people believe that no one would know where the Christ came from?
In John 7:25-27, Jesus is speaking to a crowd of people. They seem pretty impressed with Him and begin to wonder if He could be the Messiah. However, one of their objections is that they know where ...
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What is meant by “Get behind me Satan”?
Considering
Matthew 16:23:
Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."
Why did Jesus ...
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What is Typology in the context of Christianity, and how does it help understand doctrinal matters?
What is Typology in the context of Christianity, and how does it help understand, or enhance our understanding of doctrinal matters?
Also, is this something that the Church has always believed ...
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When was “time” created in Genesis?
When was "time" created in Genesis? Was it on "day three", when day and night were created?
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What does Paul mean when he says Jesus “emptied himself”?
In Philipians 2:7 Paul writes:
but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[a] being born in
the likeness of men (ESV)
I always understood this to mean that he was humble enough to ...
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What does it mean that all scripture is God-Breathed?
In 2 Tim 3:16, Paul writes
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training in righteousness (NIV)
All Scripture is breathed out by God and ...
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In the book of Job, it suggests that angels sin. Do they?
In the 4th chapter in the book of Job, it states in verses 17 and 18 that: ‘Can mortal man be in the right before[b] God? Can a man be pure before his Maker? Even in his servants he puts no trust, and ...
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What does the Bible say in regards to technological development? [closed]
With regards to technological advances, the study of technology and continuing to make medical and convenience advancements that prolong life, and the "playing god" complex.
What does the Bible have ...
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Why is “fornication” used to describe the actions of “Babylon the Great” in Revelation 18?
For because of the wine of the anger of her fornication all the nations have fallen [victim], and the kings of the earth committed fornication with her, and the traveling merchants of the earth ...
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Who are the “little ones” in Luke 17?
From NIV, Luke 17:
Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. It would be better for them to be thrown into the ...
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Is there a connection between 666 and Solomon?
There is another question here that asks for the significance of the number 666.
Most of the answers relate it to papacy, Nero or some other apocalyptic event.
I have read several prophetic websites ...
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Did Jesus' parables have different meanings to the different Gospel writer's congregations?
My parish priest uses the example of Matthew 13:18-23 to explain that this one explanation of the parable of the sower was the one that Matthew, wanted to put in his Gospel to drive home some ...
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Should we put God to test?
No –
Luke 4:12 ... Do not put the Lord your God to the test.
Yes –
Judges 6:39 “Allow me one more test with the fleece, but this time
make the fleece dry and let the ground be covered ...
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What is the significance of water from Jesus' side?
John 19:34 "one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear,
bringing a sudden flow of blood and water."
I know this is supposed to be something great as in the next verse the apostle ...
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When, if ever, is eisegesis a valid interpretation of scripture over exegesis?
Typically, exegesis is used when interpreting scripture, so that value, meaning, and instruction is derived from the words.
When is eisegesis, or reading-into scripture, a valid interpretational ...
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Why did Paul want God to repay Alexander the metalworker?
In II Timothy 4:14-15, Paul writes:
Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord
will repay him for what he has done. You too should be on your
guard against him, because he ...
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Is it a sin to be a transgender person? [closed]
I have never seen anything in the Bible that mentions that being transgender is a sin, but people tell me all the time that I am an abomination. I'm still a good person and always try to do the right ...
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if homosexuality is a sin, why isn't abstinence? [closed]
I've always wondered why homosexuality is a sin. The most common argument I hear though is that "They can't procreate and be fruitful, which is an integral part of God's design for us". But I notice a ...
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Does God hate unborn children?
Did God hate unborn Esau?
Romans 9:11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good
or bad ... 13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I
hated.”
How does this square ...
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Can Christians handle rattlesnakes? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
The effect of poison on Christians
How should I understand the following verse?
Mark 16:18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they
drink deadly ...
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Who is Father or God in Christianity
The following are some lines in which Jesus (Peace be upon him) mentions "Father" or "God".
Is Islam we consider "Father" or "God" to be referring to Allah as Jesus (Peace be upon him) is ...
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Are there any Biblical prophecies that were understood before they were fulfilled?
In a recent discussion on this site, someone told me that the nature of Biblical Prophecy is such that it cannot be understood prior to its fulfillment; that this is essentially the point of a ...
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Was the serpent in the wilderness a foreshadowing of Jesus?
The Lord sent fiery serpents among the people and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died. So the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned, because we have spoken against the ...
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Identifying the Three and the One in Scripture in light of the Trinity
I am very interested in learning more about the Trinity. I love God, and really want to understand Them better.
..I mean Him. This came to my mind earlier, and I laughed, but then caught myself, ...
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Was Jesus an adherent to 'Sola Scriptura'?
Adherents to Sola Scriptura basically believe that Scripture should be the foundation of all doctrine. (NOTE: That is not to say that outside sources cannot be used to aide us in understanding the ...
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What does it mean to interpret the Bible literally?
Here are some common definitions from a dictionary for ‘literal’:
Being in accordance with, conforming to, or upholding the exact or primary meaning of a word or words.
Word for word; verbatim: a ...
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When did Satan get cast out of heaven? Or is that yet to come?
This answer explains that it happened after Jesus ascended, and might even be something that will happen in the "End Times", but this answer says that it happened before Adam and Eve sinned.
What ...
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Knowledge of your sin
For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which ...
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How does spiritual maturity affect our hermeneutic (how we interpret the Bible)?
The are various Bible passages that compare learning to the phase of infancy to adulthood. I assume children and adults have a similar hermeneutic, in terms of logic, yet they do not see things the ...
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What is the Christian perspective on the description of God?
My pastor (Calvary Chapel) referred to God as His father, then once said that God is everywhere and in everything (i.e. - inside each person) and then that God is Love.
So now I am confused as to ...
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When were the angels created?
I was preparing a lesson for Sunday school and came across this passage in the teaching material:
Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding, who ...
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What is the Biblical view of “the spiritual gift of leadership”?
Romans 12 is said to describe "spiritual gifts". (See this post, for instance.) Such gifts are often regarded as being granted supernaturally to specific Christians, who are then specially able to ...
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Is Matthew 28 saying something about Baptism?
On our sister site I asked a question about what the correct grammatical interpretation of Matthew 28:19 is with relation to baptism.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing ...
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What was Paul's “revelation” (mentioned in Galatians 2:2)?
Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which ...
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Did Thomas touch Jesus's side?
John 20:24-29
24Now Thomas (also known as Didymus[a]), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to ...
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Is Knuth's 3:16 project unique?
Famous computer scientist Donald Knuth is also the author of 3:16 Bible Texts Illuminated (A-R Editions, 1990). This is a tour of the Bible using the methodology of "stratified random sampling", where ...
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What does the Bible say about giving your life away for Jesus?
On a Christian radio station I constantly hear the phrase "to give your life away for Jesus" but they never say what that means.
I am very confused about this concept. Any clarification is helpful, ...
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Is it wrong that Jesus is usually portrayed as European looking?
Is it wrong that Jesus is usually portrayed as European looking, having certain facial and bodily features (muscular)?
Would most people follow Him if he did not look white or was heavy set?
It ...
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What is agreed upon in all Christain denominations? [closed]
What are all the beliefs, doctrine, rules, etc. that are NOT in dispute by all the different Christian flavors and denominations? Is there anything considered consistent among all denominations?
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