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Articles by: Ryan Hembree

Proverbs & Beyond —

Exploring proverbial sayings , prophetic oracles, and other wisdom in the Old Testament.

Proverbs & Beyond —

Exploring proverbial sayings , prophetic oracles, and other wisdom in the Old Testament.

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The word “proverb,” from which the Book of Proverbs derives its name, is a translation of the Hebrew māšāl (pronounced maw-shawl’). Put simply, māšāl or “Proverbs are simple, moral statements (or illustrations) that highlight and teach fundamental realities about life.” While the Book of Proverbs
Are There Gaps in the Genesis Genealogies? —

Is there any evidence that there are missing generations in the Genesis 5 and 11 genealogies?

Are There Gaps in the Genesis Genealogies? —

Is there any evidence that there are missing generations in the Genesis 5 and 11 genealogies?

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Throughout its sixty-six books written by some forty authors, the Bible contains several genealogies. While many readers today skip or skim over them, for those attempting to build a chronology and determine when certain events happened, they are of the upmost importance. Of course, there