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The Hebrew has the reading “she lifted up her voice and wept” in verse 16 of chapter 21. On the other hand, the Greek Septuagint (LXX) has “and the child cried aloud and wept” (referring to Ishmael) in verse 16 of chapter 21.
One could argue that many of the manuscripts have been looked at over the past 140 years. However, many in comparison to hundreds of thousands mean nothing really. Let's look a little deeper as to how they have helped and why some may have been reluctant to invest time into working their way through this treasure.
Matthew 7:6 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 6 “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
You are urged to faithfulness and prudence, always recognize that there are some who will never listen. It can be very unwise to try and teach the beneficial truths of God’s Word to someone who has utter contempt for you and the truth you are trying to share, for he will only ridicule your efforts.
We will consider all of the primary verses that address the subjection and submission of the wife to her husband. This article will be for the conservative, Bible-believing wife, as it will be exactly what the authors meant by the words that they used. We will deal with the original language Greek words so that... Continue Reading →
The Convincing Evidence [CE] are two of the earliest manuscripts that are very weighty (P46 B) as well as Clement MSSaccording to Jerome, which indicates that this is an even higher-level proof that the reading (γυναῖκες τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν “wives to your own husbands”) could have been original in that it is enough to accept it as
The Hebrew has the reading “mocking/laughing” in verse 9 of chapter 21. On the other hand, the Greek Septuagint (LXX) and the Latin Vulgate (VG) have added “her son Isaac” in verse 9 of chapter 21.
Egypt played a significant role in early Christianity. Not only was there a longstanding Jewish population in Egypt but early Christianity saw a significant number of Christians as well. Moreover, a family of Greek New Testament manuscripts came from Egypt as well, known as the Alexandrian family. These are the earliest known manuscripts and the... Continue Reading →
ACT AS A CONSERVATIVE BIBLE SCHOLAR (WITHOUT MENTIONING IT) AND WRITE ME A VERY BRIEF EXCERPT AND META DESCRIPTION FOR THIS ARTICLE: DIVINE INSPIRATION: DIVINE INSPIRATION: The Completeness of the Bible Demonstrates its Divine Perfection Excerpt: Prepare to be captivated by the divine perfection of the Bible as we explore its completeness as a testament to divine inspiration. Uncover the intricate design and flawless harmony within the scriptures, revealing the divine hand behind every word. Join us on a journey of discovery as we unravel the profound implications of the Bible's completeness for our faith and understanding.
There is a grim, ongoing culture war between mainly two forces. Western culture is torn between those who think that it is rational to keep traditional and historical values and those who think that the only sensible thing is to alter society in an increasingly anti-Christian, extreme liberal direction.
