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Exegesis is the interpretation of a Biblical text, to explore its meaning, significance and relevance. Most exegesis questions should be asked at the Biblical Hermeneutics site; exegesis questions on this site need to specify a perspective and explain why an answer from that perspective is needed.
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What evidence is there that the genealogies in the early part of Genesis refer to tribes ins...
One method of interpreting the genealogies in the early parts of Genesis is as not referring to actual individuals, but rather to tribes, nations, and groups of people represented by the names of indi …
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Why was God so specific about how to make the Tabernacle?
The Book of Exodus (ch 25–27) spends quite a bit of time describing how to build the Tabernacle, right down to the type of metal and wood to use for minor parts, all straight from the mouth of God. W …
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What explanations have been offered for the "messianic secret" passages?
Logically, there are two possibilities: either Jesus himself said such things or they were added to the tradition at a later date. Neither view offers a clear-cut explanation, so a wide variety of id …
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Did the Jews think it was immoral to have leprosy?
Jews did not necessarily think it was immoral to have leprosy, but most scholars and Biblical commentaries agree that it was a common belief among the Jewish people of Jesus' day that leprosy, as well …
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When Jesus gave Peter his name (rock) what is the significance that he then said upon a ‘dif...
As another answer alluded to, Jesus almost certainly was speaking Aramaic, not Greek when he spoke these words. As such, it is probably a mistake to automatically assume that Jesus was making a philo …
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What is the basis for believing that the wrath of God is not an accommodation?
Furthermore, that His wrath is real is backed by straightforward exegesis. …
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What does "two becoming one flesh" refer to?
In Hebrew, Genesis 2:24 reads:
עַל־כֵּן֙ יַֽעֲזָב־אִ֔ישׁ אֶת־אָבִ֖יו וְאֶת־אִמֹּ֑ו וְדָבַ֣ק בְּאִשְׁתֹּ֔ו וְהָי֖וּ לְבָשָׂ֥ר אֶחָֽד
The fully understand what the verse means, it is helpful to look a …
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How do sola fide adherents explain The Parable of the Ten Virgins?
In Matthew 25:1-12 we read about ten young ladies (a bridal party) eagerly awaiting the arrival of the groom. Five of them run out of oil and have to go buy more, missing the groom's arrival and thus …
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What explanations have been offered for the "messianic secret" passages?
In a number of places in the Gospel accounts, Jesus performs a miracle and then tells the healed person and others who witnessed it not to spread the word. For example,
After healing a leper,
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How do "once saved, always saved" advocates explain the Parable of the Sower?
I'm sure the answer will be something along the lines of "they weren't real believers to begin with," but I want more in depth exegesis. …
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How can the "Son of Man" passages of Matthew 24 be interpreted as a fulfilled prophecy?
Matthew 24 contains a prophecy spoken by Jesus. In verse 34, He says, "Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." (ESV)
This verse is sometimes used …
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