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Why is olive oil used for anointing in the Bible?

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The recipe for the oil to be used in anointing a priest and the articles used in the tent of worship is given in Exodus 30:23-25. “Take the finest spices: of liquid myrrh 500 shekels, and of sweet-smelling cinnamon half as much, that is, 250, and 250 of aromatic cane, and 500 of cassia, according […]

Who were the Gileadites?

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The region of Gilead was a mountainous area east of the Jordan river, but south of the sea of Galilee. It is now part of the kingdom of Jordan. Gileadites were people who lived in Gilead. From the time of Joshua, it was largely occupied by the Israelite tribe of Gad. Later it was held […]

What does “shibboleth” mean?

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This word occurs in Judges 12:5-6 And the Gileadites captured the fords of the Jordan against the Ephraimites. And when any of the fugitives of Ephraim said, “Let me go over,” the men of Gilead said to him, “Are you an Ephraimite?” When he said, “No,” they said to him, “Then say Shibboleth,” and he […]

When David defeats Goliath, why does he keep Goliath’s armor?

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1 Samuel 17:54: And David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put his armor in his tent. Goliath’s armor would have been very valuable and useful.  The Philistines had the upper hand over Israel, at that time in history, and they didn’t allow blacksmiths to operate in Israel.  […]

The theme of the Book of Jeremiah is repentance or removal. How does this idea relate to the church at Ephesus that Jesus wrote to in Revelation 2:1-5?

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Revelation 2:1-5 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands.  (2)  “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested […]

Does the Bible say weed is a sin?

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There is no obvious reference to marijuana in the Bible. However there is quite a bit about misuse of alcohol. For example: Pro 23:30-35  Those who tarry long over wine; those who go to try mixed wine.  (31)  Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes […]