And they say, “How could God know, and is there knowledge with the Most High?” Psalm 73:11 (Robert Alter translation) Know – Put this verse into the ancient near-Eastern world. Is there any doubt that God knows? Of course not. God knows everything that happens. But in the ancient near-East, God (and the gods) doesn’t…
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . . Romans 5:3-5 NASB Knowing – When we read this verse in Greek, we get a much clearer picture of Paul’s intent. Our…
“Now there is our kinsman Boaz, whose girls you were close to. He will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor tonight. So, bathe, anoint yourself, dress up and go to the threshing floor . . .” Ruth 3:2-3 NJPS Kinsman – Once again English fails us. If you thought that Naomi spoke of Boaz…
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.” Matthew 24:36 NASB No one knows – oudeis oiden – not a single being has complete knowledge of. Except the Father. No one at all understands fully, intuitively when that day and hour…
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.” Matthew 24:36 NASB No one knows – “Prophecy Expo Presents: The Final Days – An Intelligent Look into Bible Prophecy” coming to a city near you. That’s the advertisement I received in the…
Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. 2 Chronicles 33:13 NASB Knew – How many times will you commit the same offense before God turns His back? How terrible must your sins be before God will not forgive? Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai suggested that God might have ordained the terrible sins of David and…
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (J. Green) Truth – God does what He says He will do. He is the ultimate promise-keeper. That’s why Moses can call God emunah – faithful. But emunah is also…
and said to the men, “I know that the LORD has given you the land, and that the terror of you has fallen on us, and that all the inhabitants of the land have melted away before you.” Joshua 2:9 NASB I know – How did Rahab know? How did she know that these men…
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13 NASB In the name – Don’t you want to be sure? Don’t you want to know for certain? Of course you do. All of…
For God knows that in the day you eat of it, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Genesis 3:5 (my translation) Knowing – Adam opened the door. That’s the way Paul puts it in his letter to the Roman congregation. “As by one man sin…
