Biblical Hermeneutics Weekly Newsletter - Thursday, September 22, 2016

Biblical Hermeneutics newsletter

Top new questions this week: Is it appropriate to translate Galatians 3:21 saying "a law"? I do not read Hebrew or Greek but my interpretation of Pauline epistles is different than traditional protestants. Gal 3:21 (ESV) Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! ... translation-philosophy paul galatians law   asked by Michael16 4 votes answered by Susan 8 votes Is there a contradiction between exodus 9:1-7 & exodus 9:17-23 since all the egyptian cattle died in the 5th plague? EXODUS 9:1 Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. 2 For if thou refuse to ... contradiction exodus   asked by collen ndhlovu 3 votes answered by Dick Harfield 1 vote In Isaiah 65:17-25 does the author envision death in the new Heavens and new Earth? In Isaiah 65:17 there is a picture of a new heaven and new earth. One view (from a Christian perspective) is that this passage paints a picture of the eschatological expectation that Israel held of ... isaiah hebrew-bible   asked by L0ckz0r 3 votes In Acts 10, why does Peter not already know that he can eat foods previously regarded as 'unclean'? In Acts 10, why does Peter not already know that he can eat foods previously regarded as 'unclean'? Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. But Peter said, Not ... acts peter   asked by Dick Harfield 2 votes answered by Michael16 1 vote Could the fall have been a sexual act? In chapter 2 of Genesis the man and woman in Garden Eden are described. It says in the end: Genesis 2:25 (ESV) 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. Then the ... genesis sexuality   asked by Daiz 1 vote answered by L0ckz0r 2 votes "are not so: but are like" in Psalm 1:4 What is the basis of the words "are not so: but are like" as translated in the KJV? I'm reading the Bible with strong's numbers and don't see any Hebrew that would indicate that these words should be ... hebrew psalms   asked by Elem-Teach-w-Bach-n-Math-Ed 1 vote answered by Cynthia Avishegnath 2 votes How do those who argue the Hebrew Bible does not have a concept of the afterlife support that claim? I was going over some old lecture notes from Christine Hayes - Introduction to the Old Testament recently. I noticed in Lecture 2 she makes this claim: No life after death in the Bible either ... hebrew-bible resurrection biblical-theology heaven   asked by L0ckz0r 1 vote answered by Dɑvïd 7 votes Greatest hits from previous weeks: How long were the Children of Israel enslaved in Egypt, according to the Bible? In Genesis 15:13 God told Abram that his descendants would be slaves in a foreign land for 400 years. This number is also mentioned in Acts 7:6. Exodus 12:41 says that the Israelites were in Egypt ... contradiction exodus chronology   asked by Randy 5 votes answered by Jas 3.1 6 votes What is the difference in the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God? Some assert the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God refer to the same thing while others say they are different. Which is accurate? For example: Luke 17:21 uses Kingdom of God while Matthew ... matthew luke mark synoptics gospels   asked by Frank Luke 18 votes answered by Simply a Christian 24 votes

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