Category: Elohim
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Interpreting Paul’s Argument for God’s Faithfulness to Israel in Romans 9-11 through the Lens of the Case of Balaam in Numbers 22-24 Incorporating the Dual Nature of The Word of God
We will begin our examination of the thesis as stated in the title at Romans chapter 9 verse 6 where Paul writes, “[οὐ] εκπέπτωκεν ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ ~ the word of God has [not] fallen” (i.e., that God has kept His word), which I take to be the infallible word of God as revealed…
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A Brief Exegesis of Isaiah 14 with 1948 as the Historical Baseline for Israel’s Future
After issuing a warning concerning Babylon’s imminent and permanent destruction, Isaiah looks forward to a future time of blessing for Israel, when Yahwah brings His people out of bondage from under the Babylonian exile. In chapter 14 verse 1 of his prophecy, Isaiah declares, “Yahwah will pity Jacob and will choose Israel again and will…