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  1. What Are Hebrew Words for Sin? - Bible to Life

    Feb 2, 2022 · The Hebrew root, hātā, generally refers to the idea of erring, doing wrong, missing the mark, or going astray, which may or may not relate directly to sin. Still, the word is the …

  2. What Is Sin? - Bible to Life

    The Hebrew word chata’, which in context may signify “missing the mark,” functions metaphorically to describe sin as missing the standard of God’s moral law (Ex. 32:30–33; …

  3. An Overview of the Book of Judges - Bible to Life

    Jul 31, 2024 · The Hebrew root sh-ph-t for “judge” probably derives from a Semitic term with a semantic range including “ ruling and controlling,” as well as “correcting,” “ putting in order,” or …

  4. Does the Old Testament Permit Polygamy? - Bible to Life

    This is perfectly acceptable because the Hebrew word for “brother” is elastic enough to mean “relative.” Thus, Boaz, who was only a relative and not a brother, could act as the kinsman …

  5. What Is the Purpose of the Book of Genesis? - Bible to Life

    In Hebrew the first words of a book are sometimes taken as the title, so Genesis is known as “In the beginning” (bere ̄’s ̆ît), a most appropriate name in light of the emphasis upon origins.

  6. 24 Bible Verses on Purification - Bible to Life

    Oct 16, 2023 · What Does the Bible Say About Purification? Old Testament Genesis 35:1–2 God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there. Make an altar there to the God who …

  7. Who Is the “Messiah”? - Bible to Life

    Apr 13, 2022 · The Messiah is the eschatological, royal, Servant of the Lord, springing from the Davidic dynasty, who is consecrated by God to provide redemption from sin, bring deliverance …

  8. Do We Still Need the Old Testament? - Bible to Life

    Aug 24, 2022 · Some examples are Micah 5:2 about Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem; and Isaiah 9:6 about Messiah being the unique God-Man; and Isaiah 52:13-53:12 about Messiah being our …

  9. What Is the Purpose of the Old Testament Law? | Bible to Life

    Since Adam’s and Eve’s sin, we are both unwilling and unable to obey God perfectly, so we enter the world as law-breakers. The Old Testament system of offering sacrifices to consecrate …

  10. What Really Happened at the Tower of Babel? - Bible to Life

    Aug 15, 2022 · In both instances the phrase “Come, let us” is emphasized. [1] At first glance it is difficult to identify the sin committed by the tower builders, but the problem was probably …