Questions tagged [layers-of-meaning]
A literary technique where an author expects his audience to see additional meaning other than what a literal reading of the text conveys.
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Is Isaiah 54 referring to the Messiah, Jesus Christ Or the Israelite nation? Or is it referring to both?
Isaiah 53 is prophetic scripture about the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
I might be overthinking and/or asking the obvious. However, Is Isaiah 54 referring to the Messiah, Jesus Christ Or the Israelite ...
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Reconcile Psalm 69's imprecatory/cursing nature against The Gospels forgiving nature in the historical account of the Jesus Christ’s crucifixion
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In light of Proverbs 24:17 , how would we go about justifying or reasoning Psalm 54:5-7 claim of being satisfied with enemies' destruction?
( Romans 12:14 "14 Bless those ...
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Deeper understanding of ( Isaiah 52:15 ) Thus He will sprinkle many nations,
Isaiah 52:13-15 and Isaiah 53:1-3
New American Standard Bible 1995
The Exalted Servant
13 Behold, My servant will prosper, He will be high and lifted up and
[a]greatly exalted. 14 Just as many were ...
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Meaning of "A Babe in Arms Will be Their Tyrant"?
According to the NAB:
My people---a babe in arms will be their tyrant, and women will rule over them! O My people, your leaders mislead; they destroy the paths you should follow. (Isaiah 3:12)
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(Isaiah 49:24-25) Questions of "prey be taken from the mighty man?" Or "captives of a tyrant be rescued?" Received switched answers
The (Isaiah 49:24-25) bible verses are interesting because of the nature of their artistic literature.
In the grand scheme of things, I can understand that Isaiah 49’s message is that God will show ...
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Deeper contextual understanding of Isaiah 49:8 declaration that the Israelites will "inherit the desolate heritages"
Isaiah 49:7-9 NASB 1995
7 Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel and its Holy One, To the despised One, To the One abhorred by the nation, To the Servant of rulers, “Kings will see and arise, ...
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Psalm 125:3 Why would the righteous ever use "scepter of wickedness"..."to do wrong"?
Psalm 125:3 seems strange because the bible reader could wonder why the righteous would ever use the "scepter of wickedness"..."to do wrong". Please read on to find out why I find ...
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Biblical authors, Ancient Jewish/Hebrew and/or Early Christians Vs 21st Century Modern view when it comes to the interpretation of "idols"/"idolatry"
A lot of the Old Testament bible verses/passages use the terms "idol(s)"/"idolatry" within the context of
-physical "carved image", (Exodus 20:3–6)
-physical materials ...
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Bible (Judges 16) silence or lack of info on Delilah's physical beauty says that deceptive pretentiousness & greed are Not based on good looks [closed]
Judges 16:4-22 NASB95
4 After this it came about that he loved a woman in the valley of
Sorek, whose name was Delilah. 5 The lords of the Philistines came up
to her and said to her, “Entice him, and ...
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Judges 16:4 Samson "loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah". Did Samson truly love Delilah or was it sexual lust for Delilah?
Judges 16:1 NASB95
Now Samson went to Gaza and saw a harlot there, and went in to her.
Judges 16:4 NASB95
After this it came about that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was ...
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( Ephesians 5:26-27 ) Christian husbands take initiative to "cleansing" wives via "washing of water with the word"
https://www.bibelwissenschaft.de/en/bible/NA28/EPH.5
Epheser 5:25-28
25Οἱ ἄνδρες, ἀγαπᾶτε τὰς γυναῖκας, καθὼς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς ἠγάπησεν τὴν > ἐκκλησίαν καὶ ἑαυτὸν παρέδωκεν ὑπὲρ αὐτῆς, 26ἵνα αὐτὴν ...
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Is forever literal in Isaiah 9:7?
Isaiah 9:7 (ESV) (emphasis mine):
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
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Isaiah 41:1 use of the terms "coastlands" and "islands" a reference to heathen nations as in any nation Other Than the chosen nation of Israel
Isaiah 41:1 NASB 1995
“Coastlands, listen to Me in silence, And let the peoples gain new strength; Let them come forward, then let them speak; Let us come together for judgment.
Isaiah 41:1 NKJV
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Deeper contextual understanding can the bible reader get from Isaiah 34:5 claim that The Lord's sword is "satiated in heaven"
Isaiah 34:5-6 NASB95
5 For My sword is satiated in heaven, Behold it shall descend for
judgment upon Edom And upon the people whom I have devoted to
destruction. 6 The sword of the Lord is filled ...
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Deeper understanding of Isaiah 29:14 's use of phrases like “deal marvelously” and “wondrously marvelous”
I’m probably being annoyingly nit-picky and nitty-gritty, and/or asking the obvious but here goes.
Isaiah 29:13-16 NASB95
13 Then the Lord said, “Because this people draw near with their words And ...
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