In chapter 6 the principle of exclusive devotion to the Lord is enunciated, and with it the corollary prohibition of allegiance to alien deities. Then in chapter 7 the program of conquest is announced for the elimination of foreign gods and their people from the domain of Canaan, the land c...
This was a serious clue about the mind, something totally ignored by Descartes and other Rationalists -- let alone by all of Ancient and Mediaeval philosophy -- and not well explained by the Empiricists either, whose theory of the mind was almost entirely of something passive. Yet theactivity...
Steinthal even distinguishes seven fragments in this chapter: (1) 1-7; (2) 8-12; (3) 13-16; (4) 17-19; (5) 20, 26-28; (6) 21-25; (7) 29-31 and xiii. 1. Nearly the same is assumed by Stärk. D'Eichthal divides xii. into two documents: (1) 1-3, 29-31; (2)...
Study Bible Book ◦ Chapter You shall therefore love the LORD your GodThis command emphasizes the centrality of love in the relationship between God and His people. The Hebrew word for love here, "ahav," implies a deep, covenantal loyalty and affection. This love is not merely emotional ...
Paul further explained that “‘There is no God but one’” (1 Corinth. 8:4b), but the one true …show more content… Moreover, an understanding of the various roles of the Godhead also provides comfort as we serve God in our individual lives. For example, knowing that the Spirit is...
”16 The chapter thus opens with the desired scenario, namely, Yhwh blessing his people elect. But if Israel will not live up to its obligations in this special relationship, here as well curse is impending. In fact, depicting the sanctions for non-compliance is the focal point of the ...