Why is the word Lord capitalized completely at one time then the next time it is just the letter “L” only? (LORD or Lord) Thank you, Doug T. When the Hebrew word Adonai is used in the Hebrew Bible, it is written as Lord in the English Bible. When Yahweh is used it is translated […]
Bible Questions
Bible Question about the Number 40
What is the significance of the number forty (40) in the Bible? Wondering yourself? Check out our answer here Significance of the number forty 40 in the Bible Then leave your comment or question below.
How Many Times Does The Word Appear In the Bible
How many times was the word ‘immediately’ used in the Bible? Question from Egbetola O. Here’s the tool we like to use http://biblestudytools.com This lets us choose Which version of the Bible to use The number of verses the word is in A list of those verses By clicking on Interlinear view we can find […]
What Does Christ Mean When He Says We Have To Give All Up?
What is the meaning of the original Greek of Luke 14:33 – “So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” On the surface, it seems too extreme. If everything means everything, then we are left with nothing (For example, we would be naked). Is […]
Girls, Women In the Bible
Are girls/women ever named in the Bible? Yes. 165 are named in the Bible. The only births mentioned by name are key to the purpose of the Bible. These include the line of oldest sons (Patriarchs) or the children who have a special role to play in the Biblical story. You’ll notice that afterwards, it […]
Babel, Tower Of
Biblical Description: Following the Great Flood, a group of people of a particular speech and migrating from the east, arrived at the land of Shinar, where they decided to construct a capital with a tower “with its top reaching up the heavens”. According to the Amazing Biblical Timeline with World History, this occurred around 2200 […]
Melchizedek and Shem
Are Melchizedek and Shem the same person? This question is frequently asked and has caught the interest of many scholars. Let us examine first these two names and then the arguments for and against the two being the same person. Melchizedek means “King of righteousness” (Heb. 7:1-2). He was known as the great high priest, […]
Was Noah’s Flood Universal or Local?
Other Flood Theories: Aside from the Biblical account of the flood written by Moses in the book of Genesis, there are over two hundred and fifty stories or versions of the flood scattered all over the world. These flood versions are considered “myths” or “legends” about a great flood and how the world repopulated. Even […]
Why Wave Palm Leaves?
Question sent in by Janie. Palm Sunday the people greeted Jesus back from the desert waving palm leaves. WHY? Why Wave Palm Leaves There are a couple of explanations. One is that it was common practice in the ancient world to welcome home a king or war hero by laying out a path of branches […]
Why Does The Date for Easter Change Every Year?
Why does Easter always fall on different days, and sometimes different months, when Christmas is ALWAYS 12/25, and Mother’s day and Father’s days are ALWAYS in May and June, and Thanksgiving and Halloween always in Nov, and Oct? Bible Question from a reader. [This article continues after a message from the authors] These Articles are […]