How long did the woman have to wait to be purified after the birth of a son and daughter according to the Bible?

The Law specified that a woman who gave birth to a son would be ceremonially unclean for 7 days, while a woman who gave birth to a daughter would be unclean for 14 days. The best understanding to account for this difference is found in the Jewish perspective regarding holiness. First, ritual purity is of …

Why did God have the ancient Israelites destroy the Canaanites instead of doing it himself ?

“Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox …

What does the tree of life represent in Genesis?

The tree of life, mentioned in the books of Genesis and Revelation, is a life-giving tree created to enhance and perpetually sustain the physical life of humanity. The tree was planted by God in the Garden of Eden: “And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the …

How was Deborah a prophetess?

Deborah was one of the judges of Israel during a time of oppression. She is called a prophetess and the wife of Lappidoth. The Lord spoke through her as she held court under a tree called “the Palm of Deborah” in Ephraim. The Lord also used her to set her people free and defeat the …

What does it say about justification by faith alone in Romans 3:21-28?

“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of …

Who is the lost tribe of Dan?

The tribe of Dan was the group of people who descended from the fifth son of Jacob, Dan. Jacob had twelve sons who became the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel. The history of the tribe of Dan is especially instructive in that it contains multiple examples of the tendency of people to follow …

Where are the instructions for Pentecost found in the Bible?

The instructions as it were, of Pentecost is significant in both the Old and New Testaments. “Pentecost” is actually the Greek name for a festival known in the Old Testament as the Feast of Weeks (Leviticus 23:15; Deuteronomy 16:9). The Greek word means “fifty” and refers to the fifty days that have elapsed since the …

King David and the Census

“And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.” 2 Samuel 24:1 The parallel account of the incident surrounding the census, reveals it was Satan who incited David to take the census: “And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to …

What does the book of Jeremiah teach us?

Jeremiah 1:1 identifies the Prophet Jeremiah as the author of the Book of Jeremiah, written between 630 and 580 B.C. The Book of Jeremiah records the final prophecies to Judah, warning of oncoming destruction if the nation does not repent. Jeremiah calls for the nation to turn back to God. At the same time, Jeremiah …

How many people will go to heaven according to the Bible?

This question is unanswerable by mankind, as only God Himself knows who will be saved, but there are certain Biblical accounts that give a slight glimpse to an answer. Salvation in this life’s temporal existence is dispensational and provisional. Meaning, we have to get through this physical aspect of our lives (dispensational), we must pass …