John writes some strange things in Revelation, aka The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ. An angel fills a golden censer with fire from the heavenly altar,...
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What translation philosophies have caused such a wide variation in the translation of *tachash* skins?
In Exodus (e.g. 26:14), we learn one of the coverings for the tabernacle is to be made of "תחש" (tachash) skins. The translation of this term...
What is the meaning behind Psalm 114:2
Psalm 114 is recited by Jews at Passover, commemorating the departure of God's people from Egypt. This year (2021) it falls on the evening of...
Did Caleb’s son Mered (I Chronicles 4:18) marry the daughter of Pharaoh mentioned in Exodus 2:5-9
I recently stumbled upon a statement of 1 Chronicles 4:18 indicating that Caleb's son Mered married a daughter of Pharaoh named Bethiah, who bore...
Is “kill” a valid translation for Exodus 20:13 (Thou shalt not kill)?
Exodus 20:13 (KJV) Thou shalt not kill. Many political statements have been made about this verse. This translation has been used by many to...
How many people were involved in the Exodus?
According to Numbers 1:20-46 (NJPS): They totaled as follows: The descendants of Reuben, Israel’s first-born, the registration of the clans of...