What does the leaving parents and cleaving to the wife mean in Genesis 2:24?
I would say that the idea expressed in Genesis 2:24 is that marriage between a man and woman creates a union so unique and intimate (especially as...
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Why did God say "I will devour you like a lion" to Israel?
The theme of the entire book of the prophet Hosea is an account of the manner in which the nation of Israel (despite the ways God had cared for them and...
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How can I avoid keeping grudges against someone?
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Tim Maas
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How many brothers and sisters did Samson have, and what were their names?
To my knowledge, the verse cited in the question is the only verse that speaks of Samson having brothers. This indicates to me that Samson's father...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says?
I would say that that question is answered in the same verse as cited by the questioner. God (as a holy Being) could have left us estranged from Himself...
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Why did God say "I will devour you like a lion" to Israel?
I've been confused on this because a couple of verses later it shows that Israel will have their babies dashed on rocks & their pregnant women ripped ope...
Hosea 13:8
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the leaving parents and cleaving to the wife mean in Genesis 2:24?
"This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one."
Genesis 2:24
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to leave and cleave?
Great question: What does it mean to leave and cleave? I'll deal with the cleaving only. Genesis 2:24 I remember once in high school as a new Christian, we...
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Gabriel Rodriguez
Why did Jesus still allow Judas Iscariot to eat at His table when Jesus knew and pointed out that Judas would betray Him?
Our almighty forgives. He has no hate. While on the cross, He said, “Forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
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Grant Abbott
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Why is Matthew the first Gospel? He doesn't address the birth of the Christ.
The apostle Matthew records his version of the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25, and verse 18 begins "This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came...
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Grant Abbott
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How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)
This verse on meekness must be understood in context with all the verses in the Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount. In these verses (and the Sermon)...
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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Grant Abbott
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Who is Jesus referring to as "the salt of the earth" in Matthew 5:13?
Salt has two primary purposes, as a "preservative" to extend the usefulness of food and as a "seasoning" to improve the taste and enjoyment of food. Jesus is...
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Grant Abbott
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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
Jesus’ entire ministry was public. He taught in the synagogues and public places. He healed and delivered people openly in the towns and villages. Jesus even...
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Grant Abbott
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Who are the righteous in Matthew 9?
The righteous are the true Saints in Israel at that time. These Jews knew and obeyed the bible. They believed what God said was true. They knew they were...
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Grant Abbott
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How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?
Jealousy and Envy are human emotions given to human beings when God created us. All human emotions are good, because everything God created is good. But like...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do angels have free will?
Yes, angels do have a will. Jude 1:6 (Ryrie Study Bible) "And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about government?
My short answer has always been "the purpose of government is for punishment and praise. Protect civilians from evildoers by punishing the evildoers, and...
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Should a Christian be opposed to globalization?
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What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)
The bible is clear that God welcomes the doubts and complaints of his people (Christians), who already have faith in Him. In the scripture reference...
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Grant Abbott
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Did Paul put anyone out of the church?
Here is what the apostle Paul actually said. "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not...
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Grant Abbott
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Is suffering always a result of sin (Lamentations 3:38-39)?
There are no random events in the world God created. They are all acts of God, either expressly directed by God or deliberately allowed by God. Calamity in...
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Grant Abbott
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What is the difference between obedience and disobedience?
The difference between obedience and disobedience is measured by love. In verse 23 Jesus says, "If you love me you will obey me.” In verse 24 Jesus says "If...
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Grant Abbott
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What should a wife do when her husband is cruel?
Here are some practical helps for dealing with this type of situation. 1) Pray She can ask the Holy Spirit why the husband is being cruel. She can ask the...
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How is Jesus our Sabbath Rest?
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How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?
This is a difficult question. The causes of our envy or jealousy can be complex and deeply rooted in our being. I would suggest practicing forgiveness. As...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should Christians get vaccinated?
I heartedly believe Christians should get vaccinated in view of the coronavirus. We are just stewards of our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), they are not our...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Joshua 10:13 indicate that the sun is moving? If not how could God order the sun to stop?
As a point of science (as far as I am aware), the sun (as well as the entire solar system of celestial objects that revolve around it) is not stationary but...
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What is liberal Christian theology?
This is my take, religion forms gods out of God in the image of man and are superficial, often void of salvation. After studying many religions I recognized...
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Does Joshua 10:13 indicate that the sun is moving? If not how could God order the sun to stop?
Joshua 10:13 So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So th...
Joshua 10:13
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How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?
Proverbs 24:9
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Where did Cain’s wife come from?
Adam and Eve undoubtedly had many children during their long lives, with only a very few of them having their stories recounted, or even having them...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)
I would first say that, regardless of whatever we may "do" with our doubts and complaints, God (being omniscient) is aware of them. We are not "hiding"...
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Grant Abbott
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Is having friends with benefits or sex with different guys a mortal sin?
The only unforgivable (or mortal) sin is UNBELIEF in Jesus Christ. So how do we know if we have belief? The bible presents us with the good news of what...
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Will God forgive me if I keep making promises to Him, then break my promise to Him many times?
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What are the covenants in the Bible?
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What does the Bible say about believer's baptism?
This is a hot potato! I became a believer after being given a bible at a party. I married the giver, who had been baptised as a baby. Almost at once, we...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)
“Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker, those who are nothing but potsherds among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter...
Isaiah 45:9
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Tim Maas
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Did Paul put anyone out of the church?
If the question is referring to the case of the individual mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5 who was committing open adultery with his father's wife, I would say...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is suffering always a result of sin (Lamentations 3:38-39)?
As indicated in the verses cited in the question, nothing happens without God's permissive will (as opposed to His decretive will). Also, humanity (with the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to cleave unto his wife?
Paradoxically, the word "cleave" can have two contrasting meanings. In one sense, it can mean to divide, split, or sever something (as one does to meat with...
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Did Paul put anyone out of the church?
Apostle Paul speaking to Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 1:1 - 31
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Do we contribute anything to our own salvation?
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Is suffering always a result of sin (Lamentations 3:38-39)?
38 NET Bible Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that everything comes--both calamity and blessing? 39 NET Bible Why should any living person comp...
Lamentations 3:38 - 39