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On the style and structure of Scripture –– literary forms, devices, techniques, genres, narratives, themes, word studies, and artistry of the Biblical authors in historical and theological context.

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
Jeremiah: The “Sleeping” Prophet? —

Is there a logical order to Jeremiah’s prophecies or are they arranged randomly?

Jeremiah: The “Sleeping” Prophet? —

Is there a logical order to Jeremiah’s prophecies or are they arranged randomly?

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While the prophet Jeremiah is endearingly known as the weeping prophet, when it comes to his 52-chapter book some may think of him as the “sleeping” prophet instead. This is because it seems he wasn’t paying attention when he arranged his prophecies as they appear
Zion’s Desolate Daughter —

Who is the “daughter of Zion” and how will she be left desolate?

Zion’s Desolate Daughter —

Who is the “daughter of Zion” and how will she be left desolate?

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In Isaiah’s opening vision God rebukes His people for their unfaithfulness to Him and their thirst for unrighteousness. And should they continue in this rebellion God shows Isaiah what their future holds: “Your country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire; strangers devour your land in your presence;
All the King’s Horses —

Did Solomon have forty thousand or four thousand stalls of horses? Comparing 1 Kings 4:26 to 2 Chronicles 9:25.

All the King’s Horses —

Did Solomon have forty thousand or four thousand stalls of horses? Comparing 1 Kings 4:26 to 2 Chronicles 9:25.

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Although the Bible claims to be the supernatural revelation of God unbelievers claim that it is nothing more than a human production full of errors and contradictions. One example they point to is 1 Kings 4:26 which records that “Solomon had forty thousand stalls of