But inHebrew, the word eunuch in the Bible is,saris, referiing to an important person who is not necessarily castrated. When deciphering the root words and original meaning ofsaris, it’s uncertain if the word originally meant “unable to procreate” or “castrated.” It’s possible the ro...
— We who are Jews by birth and not sinful Gentiles know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because ...
What are the rites of passage in Judaism? Who is Maimonides? What is the Gemara? What is kosher food? What is The Shema? Who are the Jews in the Bible? How old is the Jewish religion? What is the Jewish calendar based on?
But beyond all of this, even though God is spirit,the Bible also describes Himin the books of Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Revelation as having human appearance and seated on a throne. We’ll explore that a bit more later. But the Bible does speak of His head, His face, His eyes, His hands...
In Jewish tradition, “Yahweh” is too sacred a name to utter out loud. Over time, Jews started to substitute in “Adonai,” or “My Lord,” especially when speaking. Another common replacement is the name “Elohim,” which simply means “God.” Interestingly, these two replacement names ...
Who are the Jews in the Bible? What is the Book of Leviticus called? Who is Zipporah in the Bible? Who was Bezalel in the Bible? What is a cubit in the Bible? Who is Lazarus in the Bible? What is the holy grail in the Bible?
Jews and Slavery in Antebellum America: What Does the Bible Say? Why Does It Matter?Greenspoon, Leonard J.Journal of Religion & Society: Supplement Series
Israel is a name used 2,431 times in the Bible. The primary thread throughout the Bible is the redemption of humanity, and Israel is at the center of that story. Israel is the Hebrew name Yisra'el, meaning God contends, or one who struggles with God. Tho
What is the history of the Bible from its beginnings to the present day? How was the Bible written and its various books chosen? How reliable is it? How were the Old Testament and New Testament formed? Bible Gateway interviewed Ryan M. Reeves (@RyanMReeves) and Charles Hill about...
29Is [God] the God of Jews only? is he not of [the] nations also? Yea, of nations also: 30since indeed [it is] one God who shall justify [the] circumcision on the principle of faith, and uncircumcision by faith. 31Do we then make void law by faith? Far be the thought: [no...