Biblical Hermeneutics Weekly Newsletter - Thursday, January 28, 2016

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Top new questions this week: What did earrings have to do with idolatry in Gen 35:4? As Jacob brings his family back to Canaan, God calls him to build an altar to Him (Gen 35:1), and then Jacob is moved to do the following, of which the part in bold is what this question concerns in ... genesis history idolatry   asked by ScottS 9 votes answered by Tim Biegeleisen 1 vote What does "made perfect" mean in Heb 5:9? Hebrews 5:8-10 (ESV) Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, being designated ... jesus hebrews christology   asked by Melvintj 8 votes answered by Revelation Lad 4 votes What is the meaning of εἰς τὸ ἐκείνου θέλημα in 2 Tim 2:26 - the will of the devil, or the will of God? Does the following phrase εἰς τὸ ἐκείνου θέλημα refer to the will of God or the will of the devil? 2 Tim 2:26 (NA28) καὶ ἀνανήψωσιν ἐκ τῆς τοῦ διαβόλου παγίδος, ἐζωγρημένοι ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸ ... greek grammar   asked by Joseph 7 votes answered by Betho -1 votes Is Jesus the Good Samaritan? It seems clear that in at least some parables there is an analogical correspondence between some character in the parable and Jesus. For instance, in the parable of the tenants in Luke 20, most would ... luke parables   asked by Soldarnal 5 votes answered by Dick Harfield 2 votes Why does Abraham plant a tree? In Genesis 21:33, the text states, Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer Sheba. This is in the context of a treaty regarding a well in Beer Sheba, but it seems at first glance to have no ... genesis abraham   asked by James Shewey 5 votes How many thrones are referenced in Revelation 3:21? New International Version To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. New Living ... revelation throne-of-god   asked by RJ Navarrete 4 votes Social standing of first century physicians In Mark 5:26, in telling the story of the woman who had been bleeding, Mark mentions: She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting ... history mark   asked by Soldarnal 4 votes Greatest hits from previous weeks: What did Jesus mean by "be perfect" in the Sermon on the Mount? I asked this on the Christianity Stack Exchange site, and they told me it would be better here. So I here I am asking it... Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is ... greek matthew word-study new-testament   asked by ByronArn 11 votes answered by Jas 3.1 8 votes What is a "covenant of salt"? In Numbers 18:19, God says the holy contributions made by the people of Israel belong to Aaron and his descendants forever, as a "covenant of salt". I've never seen this term before. What does it ... numbers covenant   asked by erich 8 votes answered by Jonathan Chell 5 votes Can you answer these? Missing or incorrect genealogy information for Samuel? First, the verses: 1 Samuel 1:1 (ESV) There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, ... samuel genealogy   asked by Joshua Bigbee 4 votes Joseph's proclamation while riding in the chariot in Egypt Genesis 41:43 contains a verse describing Joseph riding in one of Pharaoh's chariots and being proclaimed as a leader. Since I began reading Tanach more than a decade ago, the grammar of this verse ... hebrew genesis aramaic joseph   asked by Tim Biegeleisen 3 votes Septuagintal Greek in the Lukan Infancy Narratives I've been reading a number of literary/narrative studies on Luke lately and nearly all mention that after the introduction, Luke adopts a style of Greek reminiscent of the Septuagint in his telling of ... greek luke septuagint   asked by Soldarnal 4 votes

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