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Who was Melchizedek?

Answered by . April 18, 2021 - 7:26 am

Melchizedek appears only once in the Bible, briefly in Genesis 14. He was a local king-priest who came to bless and congratulate Abraham after his defeat of Chedorlaomer who had taken Lot hostage. Like Abraham himself Melchisedek appears to have taken no part in the original fight between Chedorlaomer and the King of Sodom which […]

When was Sodom destroyed?

Answered by . March 10, 2012 - 3:41 pm

There are two ways of approaching this question — using biblical chronological information to establish an approximate date for the event, or using whatever archaeological information is available that might suggest a destruction date. Unfortunately there is very little archaeological evidence available, although that hasn’t stopped people using what is there to suggest possible dates. […]

What did God mean in Genesis 15:16 when he said, “for the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure”?

Answered by . January 20, 2012 - 9:25 pm

This phrase, “for the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure”, means that the Amorites were not yet evil enough for God to destroy.  God doesn’t rejoice at the death of the wicked – he wants wicked people to change and become righteous.  Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure in the […]

What is the meaning of Exodus 32:13?

Answered by . December 12, 2011 - 12:22 pm

Detailed question: What is the meaning of Exodus 32:13 when God said “I will make your descendants a numerous as the stars in the sky and I will give descendants all this land I promised them, and it will be their inheritance forever,” and also Genesis 22:17 ” He said also “and the sand on […]