(el-o-heem’) God, Judge, Creator Use in the Bible: : In the Old Testament Elohim occurs over 2000 times. Elohim is first used in Gen 1:1. Variant spellings: None TWOT Reference: 93c Strong’s Reference: 0430 Elohim in the Septuagint: theos…the standard Greek word for god, “a transcendent being who exercises extraordinary control in human affairs or is responsible for bestowal of unusual benefits” (BDAG). It specifically refers […]

The following is section six from a series on emphatic elements in the Greek New Testament, written by biblical language expert Justin Alfred. Previous blog entries in this series: Section I Section II Section III Section IV Section V   Section VI – Matthew 24:32-35 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its […]

(el o-lawm’) The Everlasting God, The God of Eternity, The God of the Universe, The God of Ancient Days Use in the Bible: El Olam is first used in Gen 21:33. Variant spellings: None TWOT Reference: 1631a Strong’s Reference: 5769 El Olamin the Septuagint: [ho] theos [ho] aiônios…the everlasting God Meaning and Derivation: El is another name that is translated as “God” and can […]

This has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. What the Lord says should be put first, should be followed, for He knows best. 1. Seeking “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). […]

If the Scriptures teach inerrancy, why didn’t the New Testament writers cite the Old Testament writers word for word? The lack of verbal exactness in citing the Old Testament has caused some to deny the biblical teaching of inerrancy. This objection does not carry much weight for a number of reasons. They include the following. […]

The following is section two from a series on emphatic elements in the Greek New Testament, written by biblical language expert Justin Alfred. Previous blog entries in this series: Section I Section II Section III Section IV Section V – Matthew 24:29-31 “But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, […]

(yeh-ho-vaw’ M-qadash) The Lord Who Sanctifies You -or- The Lord Who Makes Holy Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah Mekoddishkem occurs 2 times. Jehovah Mekoddishkem is first used in Exodus 31:13. Variant spellings: Jehovah M’kaddesh TWOT Reference: 1990 Strong’s Reference: 6942 Jehovah Mekoddishkem in the Septuagint: kurios ho hagiazôn humas…the Lord that sanctifies you Meaning and Derivation: Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or […]

This has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews might be called the Westminster Abbey of the Bible, for it is a series of memorials to the trials and triumphs of faith. There is no mention of the failures of the Old […]

Have you ever wondered if the writers of the Bible always knew they were writing the very words of Scripture? As we look at the various ways in which divine inspiration occurred we will find that the writers did not always know that they were recording Holy Scripture. The Bible emphasizes that God gave His […]

The following is part 7 from a blog series based on R.A. Torrey’s classicThe Power of Prayer. R.A. Torrey (1856-1928) was an American evangelist, professor, pastor, and author. He is one of the three editors of The Fundamentals, an early 20th century defense of orthodox Protestant beliefs. Find more from R.A. Torrey at the BLB. […]