by admin | May 10, 2015 | Section Three
“Jesus the leg-breaker” is a more persistent tale than I expected. I decided not to give it short shrift. I am the beautiful shepherd,[1] Jesus said. Did He mean to turn my attention to Him or to human shepherds? Do I know Him through the Bible? Or should I study...
by admin | Apr 24, 2015 | My Reasons and My Reason, Section Three
I am persuaded that the primary meaning of πορνεία in the New Testament refers to ancient idolatrous worship practices. It can be stretched to mean adultery in general (1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 NET Table): For this is God’s will: that you become holy, that you keep away...
by admin | Apr 8, 2015 | Forgiven or Passed Over?, Section Three
I studied ʽâbar through Genesis. Nothing so far justifies translating it forgiven in Nathan’s response to David’s confession—Yes, and the Lord has forgiven (ʽâbar, העביר; Septuagint: παρεβίβασεν) your sin.[1] But ʽâbar kept some evocative company for anyone studying...
by admin | Mar 20, 2015 | Deuteronomy, Section Three
pânı̂ym – Genesis Reference Hebrew NET NKJV Septuagint Genesis 1:2 פני surface of the watery deep face of the deep ἐπάνω (above) Genesis 1:2 פני surface of the water face of the waters ἐπάνω (above) Genesis 1:20 פני across the expanse of the sky face of the...
by admin | Mar 20, 2015 | Deuteronomy, Section Three
I intend to do a detailed study of Deuteronomy. It coincided with my reading of an article in Newsweek, but I don’t know yet if that is anything more than a coincidence. This is what Moses said to the assembly of Israel in the Transjordanian wastelands,[1] the book...
by admin | Feb 6, 2015 | Chapter 12, Do not lag in zeal, Love, Romans, Section Three
I am continuing my attempt to view—Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord[1]—as a definition of love (ἀγάπη) rather than as rules. This particular essay is focused on the story of Jesus feeding five thousand plus people in the light of his...