What was the spirit of God hovering over?
The Hebrew word translated "hover" is used again in Deuteronomy 32:11-12, where an eagle fluttering over its young, then lifting them on its wings and...
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What was the spirit of God hovering over?
While Genesis was not written to be a scientific treatise on the beginning of the universe, we are given clues as to Earth's origin. Is the "face of the...
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Colin Wong
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What is a Coney?
A "Coney" is a pika or rabbit. Some translations have it as a "Hyrax", which is a small herbivorous mammal. Some translations say it is a "Rock Badger".
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What is a Coney?
I assume it has nothing to do with "Coney Island!"
Leviticus 11:5
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What is the first born (ref: to Jesus)?
Greetings Ailao. 1 Corinthians 15:20 "But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." James 1:18 "Of his...
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Colin Wong
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What is the caul?
The "caul" is mentioned in KJV. Here's what it says for the other translations. NKJV - fatty lobe attached to the liver AMP - appendage of the liver NLT -...
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Colin Wong
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In this passage were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
Verse 20 says, "And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about,...
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In this passage were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
I don't think so because the passage says that there's a spirit in that boy. I think the disciples was unable to drive out the spirit because of the lack of...
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When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
The decision to remember and celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection in the spring (or around the time of the vernal equinox) has nothing to do with the...
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Chuck Smith jr
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When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
Friday was observed as the day of Jesus' crucifixion as early as the fourth century and was officially recognized as "Good Friday" in 692--a good while prior...
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When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
Good friday was kept beginning in the middle ages as it was accociated to easter by the Roman Catholic church. Following is a better explaination: Romans...
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When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
Obviously this is an important day to remember, but is it a tradition that the disciples started immediately after Christ's death, or did this come much late...
Luke 23:26 - 43
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Colin Wong
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Jesus said that He would be in the earth 3 days and 3 nights. How is this accomplished between Friday evening and Sunday morning?
[Adding this as an alternate answer based on comments in the first answer provided.] Jesus was crucified on Wednesday. This is based on the reference in John...
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Colin Wong
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Jesus said that He would be in the earth 3 days and 3 nights. How is this accomplished between Friday evening and Sunday morning?
The sign of Jonah as mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 12:39-40 refers to Jesus being crucified and died on Friday and rose up again on Sunday. Jewish speech...