Psa 80:1 To the chief Musician upon Shoshannimeduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. I did attempt to cover this verse in a previous post, but I ended up covering just two words. Lord willing, this... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:8
This passage in Zechariah is one of my all-time favorite study passages. In my study Bible, the side note area is almost completely filled with notes on it. Today let's have a look at verse 8, as the introduction to the messianic age. In the KJV it reads: Zec 9:8 And I will encamp about... Continue Reading →
Psalms 80:1a
Psalms 80:1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Psalms 80 is a prayer. It opens with a plea: "Give ear". This phrase is one word in Hebrew meaning 'to expand' or 'broaden out the ear'. Implicit in the word is the... Continue Reading →
The Meaning of Two – Numbers in Genesis
Since writing about the meaning of the number one in the Bible, I've since learnt more about it that may prompt me to go back and write more. For now, as we have a look at the number two, an important thing to keep in mind is the primary meaning of the number one, self-existence.... Continue Reading →
God of the Storm
In Genesis 1:2, a short description is given to us of the earth before the days of creation begin. It's described as being without form and empty with darkness and deep waters. The original word for 'deep' which is used in the passage means 'abyss' and comes from another word meaning 'to make an uproar'.... Continue Reading →
The Meaning of One – Numbers in Genesis
The following series is my attempt to explain what I believe provides the key to understanding the symbolic use of numbers in the Bible, both in prophecy and in Proverbs. As this series is my first attempt to outline my thoughts and reasoning on the subject, it may be a bit winding, but hopefully will... Continue Reading →
The Spirit and the Water – Genesis 1:2
Genesis 1:2b And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. The first chapter of the Bible opens with simple language, but yet, it conveys so much. Let's consider today, not even a whole verse but just part of a verse from that chapter: Genesis 1:2b. In fact, we are not even... Continue Reading →
Brass Serpent in the Wilderness: A Typology
Two verses before John 3:16, one of the most well-known Bible verses, Jesus makes a statement of prophecy that was due to fulfilled in less than three years time: the judgement of sin at Calvary. This event was first declared way back at the Fall of Man in the first prophetic utterance recorded in Scripture... Continue Reading →
Bible Q&A: Is Divorce the Will of God – part 1
If we are to answer this question in the context of God’s will, we must first understand what it is we mean when we say, the will of God. Does God’s will mean it was what he originally planned and desires, or is it to say, God allows it, doesn’t allow it, or doesn’t allow... Continue Reading →
How to Read the Holy Bible: Two or More Witnesses
A fundamental concept to reading the Holy Scripture and understanding and interpreting what they say is the principle of two or more witnesses. This principle is first articulated in Deuteronomy 17:6: At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth... Continue Reading →
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