Today we begin Genesis Chapter 22. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click here. For the King James version, click here. In traditional Judaism, the sacrifice of Isaac holds such special significance that it has been given a special name. It is called “Akedah“. “Akedah” means “to bind” or “the binding” referring to Isaac being bound […]
21-4: In the Bible, place names change over time
While the Bible is indeed God’s Word handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai from YAHWEH Himself, the Scriptures have undergone many manmade revisions to reflect how the names of certain places have changed throughout the centuries. For example, if I was to tell you that… “This summer I want to visit ‘The Land of […]
21-3: God promises that Ishmael will father a GREAT NATION
“God heard the boy’s voice, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What’s wrong with you, Hagar?” -Genesis 21:17 So per God’s command, Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away. They were abandoned and on the verge of dying from thirst when a voice from the heavens called out to […]
21-2: The ancient legal code of LIPIT-ISHTAR
Abraham held a great feast in celebration of Isaac’s birth. However, all wasn’t well in the neighborhood. Undoubtedly, the birth of Isaac resulted in an instant diminishing of Ishmael’s status and his mother Hagar. We are told that Ishmael was taunting the toddler Isaac. Sarah responded instantly. She went to her husband and insisted that […]
21-1: God LITERALLY fulfills His promises!
Today we begin Genesis Chapter 21! For the Complete Jewish Bible, click here. If you’re a King James die hard, click here. Verse one of this chapter informs us in a somewhat nonchalant fashion that God came through on His promise and Sarah gave birth to a child. Abraham and Sarah were overjoyed. In her […]
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