Biblical Hermeneutics Weekly Newsletter - Thursday, November 27, 2014

Biblical Hermeneutics newsletter

Top new questions this week: What is the difference in hope and faith? Since the words "faith" and "hope" are used side-by-side and in ways that faith (πίστις) is built on hope (ἐλπίς), they shouldn't have the same meaning. 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three ... 1-corinthians word-study hebrews   asked by Frank Luke 7 votes answered by e.s. kohen 4 votes What did the Philippian jailer mean by "saved"? In Acts 16:30, after the earthquake and the loosing of the chains of Paul and Silas, the Philippian jailer asks them (NA28): κύριοι, τί με δεῖ ποιεῖν ἵνα σωθῶ; Sirs, what must I do to be saved? ... acts paul   asked by Susan 5 votes answered by Jas 3.1 2 votes Is the Sermon on the Mount intended to be literal instructions? Possibly Related Question: Did Jesus teach people to literally pluck their eye out and cut their hand off? The above PRQ is an oft-cited example of proposed hyperbole, and is used completely out ... matthew sermon-on-the-mount gospel-message   asked by Benjamin Hoogterp 4 votes answered by e.s. kohen 5 votes After He had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever (Hebrews 10:12) Hebrews 10:11-12 (KJV) 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12 But this man, after he had offered one ... greek hebrews punctuation   asked by G.Rassovsky 4 votes answered by Joseph 1 vote What is it that Paul prays Ephesians will comprehend? Writing to the Ephesians, Paul talks about his prayer life: For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, ... [that you] may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth ... ephesians   asked by Jon Ericson 3 votes answered by maj nem ɪz dæn 2 votes To whom was Boaz paying when buying Naomi's land? Ruth 4:9: Then Boaz said to the elders and all the people, "You are witnesses this day that I have bought from the hand of Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech and all that belonged to Chilion ... hebrew ruth   asked by Bluesky 3 votes answered by ShemSeger 1 vote To Interpret Koine Greek, which contemporary writers can be used for comparison? Question: Which contemporary writers can be used for comparison with the Septuagint and New Testament Texts to help guide and inform translations and interpretations? I ask this question because ... hebrew greek textual-criticism historical-interpretation exegesis   asked by e.s. kohen 2 votes answered by e.s. kohen 0 votes Greatest hits from previous weeks: Why does Matthew include these women in Jesus' genealogy? One of the unique features of Jesus genealogy in the book of Matthew is the inclusion of four women, not counting Mary. Matthew 1:3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar ... matthew gender   asked by Matthew Miller 6 votes answered by Tim Gallant 4 votes Why is the "give to Caesar what is Caesar's" answer so great? After being asked whether it was right to pax taxes, Jesus repies: "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." Why is that an answer that "amazed" them? To a modern person, it ... jesus matthew   asked by Wikis 15 votes answered by Frank Luke 15 votes

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