We are told (Nu 10:2ff) that Moses was commanded to make two silver trumpets which should serve to summon the people to the door of the tabernacle; give the signal for breaking up the camp; or call to arms. These instruments were the hatsotseroth, which differed from the shophar in ...
II. The Proclamation of the Kingdom Chapter 3 - The Preaching of John the Baptist. In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert
I. Isaiah 1—39 A. Indictment of Israel and Judah Chapter 1 - The vision which Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of
when individuals bring troubles or needs into a marriage, it can feel harder in the working it out. Paul’s point in the remaining verses is for those who feel pressured into
The aphorism is the climax of the preceding six verses; human resources cannot overcome mortality (cf. Ps 49:13). 11:9 What the wicked express harms others; what the righteous leave unsaid protects. Verses 9–14 are related in theme: the effect of good and bad people, especially their ...
II. The Post-Solomonic Monarchy of Judah Chapter 10 - Division of the Kingdom. Rehoboam went to Shechem, where all Israel had come to make him king.
I. Isaiah 1—39 A. Indictment of Israel and Judah Chapter 1 - The vision which Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of
1:27–28 These verses expand the oracle that originally ended at v. 26. The expansion correctly interprets the preceding text as proclaiming a purifying judgment on Zion in which the righteous are saved while the wicked perish. The meaning of “by justice” and “by righteousness” is ambiguo...
instead, there was celebration and joy, slaughtering cattle and butchering sheep,Eating meat and drinking wine: “Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!” 14 This message was revealed in my hearing from the Lord of hosts: This iniquity will not be forgiven you until you die, says the Lord,...