Combat Zone

He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. Psalm 103:9 NASB Strive – The Hebrew word rib is about combat. In its primary sense, it describes physical battle, often between two single opponents. Of course, it also includes verbal combat, contention, debate and arguing. “By another easy transition it…

Living Curses

“Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker– An earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth! Will the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you doing?’ Or the thing you are making say, ‘He has no hands’”? Isaiah 45:9 NASB Quarrels – Have you argued with God lately? Watch out! According to some…

To the Winner Belongs . . .

Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel.  Proverbs 20:3  NASB Keeping away – What does it mean to “keep away” from strife?  Does it mean to turn the other cheek?  Does it mean to walk away?  Does it mean to never press for the truth?  When you…

Construction Material

So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh.  Genesis 2:21  ESV Ribs – Except for this passage (side of man) and 2 Samuel 16:13 (side of hill), this word (sela’) is usually about an…