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Is Mt Moriah the same as Mt Calvary?

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Mt Moriah is the mountain on which Solomon’s temple was built (2 Chronicles 3:1) and so is the hill now called the “Temple mount” in Jerusalem. It is also associated with where Abraham offered Isaac (Genesis 22:2). At the time of Jesus’ death, it was occupied by Herod’s enormous temple. Calvary is mentioned in some Bible […]

What is the significance of sapphire in the Bible?

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Sapphires are gemstones and are mentioned in the following passages: Exodus 24:10 Exodus 28:18 Exodus 39:11 Job 28:6,16 Song of Solomon 5:14 Isaiah 54:11 Lamentations 4:7 Ezekiel 1:26 Ezekiel 10:1 Ezekiel 28:13 Revelation 21:19 Most likely, this stone was actually lapis lazuli rather than the stone we now know as sapphire. The Bible does not […]

What does the Bible say about what a woman can wear?

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One of the more contentious passages is Deuteronomy 22:5 A woman shall not wear a man’s garment, nor shall a man put on a woman’s cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God. This is part of the law of Moses and therefore not directly applicable to Christians, although […]

What happens after Christ’s 1000 year reign?

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The Bible teaches that Christ will reign for a period of time before handing the kingdom to his Father: 1 Corinthians 15:24-26 Then comes the end, when he [Christ] delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his […]

Why would God let sparrows build a house in his altar?

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The question is about Psalm 84:3: Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. First, “at” is not “in”, and even if the verse said “in”, this does not mean “located inside […]

Who or what is lilith?

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There is a folklore that Adam had a wife called Lilith before Eve. Other myths have her as a night demon. In this answer, we explore what the Bible says about lilith, and what lilith means. Lilith in the Bible This word occurs once: Isaiah 34:13-15 Thorns shall grow over its strongholds, nettles and thistles […]

What does the Bible say about tattoos?

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Under the Law of Moses, the Israelites were commanded You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord. (Leviticus 19:28) Although the New Testament does not prohibit tattoos, many Christians object to tattoos because of this verse. After all, if God banned tattoos then, we […]

How did the Pharisees and Sadducees get their livelihood?

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The Pharisees and Sadducees were political parties during the New Testament period. The Pharisees main purpose was to preserve and teach traditional Judaism. They insisted on a literal interpretation of the law and in following the traditions of the elders. The Sadducees were the social elite in Israel and rejected the oral law and were […]