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,
to establish it and to uphold it with justice and ...
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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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Why does Isaiah 17 begin as a prophetic disciplinary declaration against the Arameans , but then later on also includes the Israelites?
Isaiah 17 begins as a prophetic disciplinary declaration over Damascus ( major city in Kingdom of Aram ( i.e the Arameans ).
However, starting from Isaiah 17:3-8, said declaration takes a sort of ...
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are remnants(leftovers) in Isaiah 17:4-6 symbolic of the Godly remnant of Israelites who are mercifully, compassionately & graciously spared by God?
Sorry, I might just be asking the obvious.
Isaiah 17:3-7 New American Standard Bible 1995
3 “The [a]fortified
city will disappear from Ephraim, And [b]sovereignty from Damascus And
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Deeper contextual understanding of Isaiah 14:29b's reference to "serpent's root" , "viper" , "flying serpent"
Isaiah 14:28-30 New American Standard Bible 1995
28 In the year that
King Ahaz died this [a]oracle came:
29 “Do not rejoice, O Philistia, all of you,
Because the rod that struck you is broken; For ...
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Philippians 3:12, is this showing Paul as unsaved?
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. (KJV)
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What is done in Revelation 16:17?
And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying ‘It is done’ (Revelation 16:17).
I am aware that another ...
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(Proverbs 30:5)'s "word" about a revelatory message specific to contextual circumstances at a particular time to... Or God's Word as a whole
30:5 Hebrew OT: Westminster Leningrad Codex כָּל־אִמְרַ֣ת אֱלֹ֣והַּ
צְרוּפָ֑ה מָגֵ֥ן ה֝֗וּא לַֽחֹסִ֥ים בֹּֽו׃
(Proverbs 30:5)
New American Standard Bible 1995
5 Every word of God
is tested; He is a ...
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Deeper Understanding of (Proverbs 29:13) for mentioning God giving light on the eyes of both the poor and the oppressor
29:13 Hebrew OT: Westminster Leningrad Codex
רָ֤שׁ וְאִ֣ישׁ תְּכָכִ֣ים
נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ מֵ֤אִיר־עֵינֵ֖י שְׁנֵיהֶ֣ם יְהוָֽה׃
(Proverbs 29:13)
English Standard Version
The poor man and the oppressor meet ...
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Could someone please give an elaborate explanation as to how Wisdom, knowledge & understanding are different and/or overlap in Proverbs 24:3-5?
( reference: https://www.gotquestions.org/wisdom-knowledge.html )
Proverbs 24:3-5
New American Standard Bible 1995
3 By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
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Is Proverbs 22:19 repetitive emphasis on “you” just an example of Poetic device’s alliteration or are three multiple-layers of reasons for it?
I might just be asking something obvious.
Is Proverbs 22:19 repetitive emphasis on “you” just an example of Poetic device’s alliteration or are three multiple-layers of reasons for it?
Proverbs 22:19
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What can we learn from Barak's stipulation that Deborah accompany him as he mustered the Israelite men for war, & from Deborah's response?
What can we learn from Barak's stipulation that Deborah accompany him as he mustered the Israelite men for war, & from Deborah's response?
I might just be asking the obvious. Is Barak's ...
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Elaborate on what Proverbs 14:9a says about "fools" and "sin" in order to get a deeper understanding. (layers of meaning)
משלי 14:9 Hebrew OT: Westminster Leningrad Codex אֱ֭וִלִים יָלִ֣יץ
אָשָׁ֑ם וּבֵ֖ין יְשָׁרִ֣ים רָצֹֽון׃
Proverbs 14:9 (New American Standard Bible 1995)
9 Fools mock at
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In which verses, if any, is the word ܨܘܘܬܐ used in the Syriac Peshitta Bible? [closed]
Also, does this word have a different meaning in Syriac when compared to other dialects of Aramaic?
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Is Jesus using multiple definitions of "life" in Matthew 10:39?
Matthew 10:39 (ESV)
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
How can someone find their life and then lose it, or lose their life and then find it?
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What’s the meaning of the word confuse in Genesis 11: 7?
Satan is the author of confusion, and God can’t change, is the same yesterday as today, so how can God be the one confusing the people? Does the author of genesis even know satan existed and was the ...
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Analyze , & expound upon whether Hebrew translation of Isaiah 26:3a added emphasis on "steadfast"/"mind on" being on God or Does Not
Sorry if I sound nit-picky.
Some English translations for Isaiah 26:3a add the emphasis the person being "steadfast"/"mind on"
-God
-while others do Not
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Luke 14:25-33 (Discipleship Tested/Counting the cost Parable) as instructions for Personal Financial Planning/Project management/Business Planning
Is evaluating Luke 14:25-33 verses which discusses the Parable about Discipleship Tested / Counting the cost as instructions for Personal Financial Planning/Project management/Business Planning be ...
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Exodus's hardening heart of Pharaoh similar to Romans 1:24 & Romans 1:26's claim that God gave over women & men to their homosexual lustful sex acts
I suppose this is question to challenge the Calvinists/ Reform Baptists/Presbyterians who support the predestination doctrine.
Romans 1:24 & Romans 1:26's claim that God gave over women & men ...
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( "Darkness", "Light", "Night", "Dark") in Psalm 139:11-12 verses be interpreted to have multiple meanings, and possibly even overlapping meanings
Could the Psalm 139:11-12 verses be interpreted to have multiple meanings, and possibly even overlapping meanings?
To elaborate, does the author of psalm 139 take on?
a) -the role of victim of ...
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What does phrase in Psalm 139:9 "the wings of the dawn/the wings of the morning" mean?
I might be asking the obvious.
What does phrase in Psalm 139:9 "the wings of the dawn/the wings of the morning" mean?
(Psalm 139:7-10) (NASB1995)
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Elaborate on what Psalm 138:2 "For You have magnified Your word according to all Your name." means
Psalm 138 (New American Standard Bible 1995)
1 I will give You thanks with all my heart; I will sing
praises to You before the gods. 2 I will bow down toward Your holy
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What is the meaning of the Words בְּשִׁבְתְּךָ֤ בְּבֵיתֶ֙ךָ֙ in Deuteronomy 6:4-9?
A very well known prayer for jewish people is the Shemah (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) which is found in the book called Sidur, and during the reading of it, I came with two words whose meanings I still don't ...
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What does Acts 4:22 mean by referring to the age of the man that was healed?
In Acts 4:22 (NIV) one reads
For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.
What was the purpose of mentioning the age in this context?
I understand that it may be a way to note ...
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What are some of the Major themes associated with God's Flood recounted in Genesis 6-9?
Genesis 6:5-18 seems to suggests that God saw man's wickedness, and decides to only allow a relatively good man named Noah, and his family, but then destroy all others belonging to mankind.
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Major themes associated with the narrative related to Jotham's censure of people of Shechem for killing off Jotham's full brothers in Judges Book
(Related question posting: What deeper understanding/What can we infer when we read the account of Jotham's censure of people of Shechem for killing off Jotham's full brothers?)
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What is the significance of the insertion/interleaving/interlinearing of Melchizedek's sub-narrative into the Genesis 14's historical-political story?
( Credit Related Reference: Should we read Melchizedek in Genesis 14 to be metaphorical? )
Before discussing Genesis 14, this question posting is Not about whether the Biblical character of King ...
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What deeper understanding/What can we infer when we read the account of Jotham's censure of people of Shechem for killing off Jotham's full brothers?
What deeper understanding/What can we infer when we read the account of Jotham's censure of people of Shechem for killing off Jotham's full brothers?
( Judges 9:1-21) And Abimelech the son of ...
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What is the "substance" of things hoped for?
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1, KJV)
ἕστιν δὲ πίστις ἐλπιζομένων ὑπόστασις πραγμάτων ἔλεγχος οὐ
βλεπομένων (TR)
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What deeper understanding can the bible reader get from the 2 Samuel 8:2's account of how David killed off the defeated people of Moab?
( Related Posting: Was the use of a measuring line literal or symbolic in 2 Samuel 8:2?
Related Posting: What are the Dangers of the Judgemental side of David's life in the Bible?
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King Saul asks who David's father was in 1 Samuel 17 for rhetorical effect in response to seeing how a young boy like David killed a giant, Goliath?
There is confusion as to why King Saul asked who David's father was in 1 Samuel 17 because the preceding 1 Samuel 16 chapter already recounts the story of how King Saul came know and meet David.
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(Psalm 141:5) the righteous should correct us in a kind manner Or saying correcting by and in itself is kindness
Psalm 141:5 New American Standard Bible 1995
5 Let the righteous smite me [a]in kindness and reprove me; It is oil
upon the head; Do not let my head refuse it, [b]For still my prayer is
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interpret, and infer/deduce from (1 Samuel 24:14) "................. Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog, a single flea?"
(1 Samuel 24:12-15) 12 May the Lord judge between you and me, and may
the Lord avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you. 13 As
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Trying to analyze (1 Corinthians 3:18) ".....he must become foolish...."
1 Corinthians 3:15-23 New American Standard Bible 1995
15 If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself
will be saved, yet so as through fire.
16 Do you not know that you are a [...
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Would it be correct so say that James 4:17 is tryijng to say "one who 'spiritually, mentally' strongly grasps the right thing to do"?
James 4:13-5:3 New American Standard Bible 1995
13 Come now, you who
say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend
a year there and engage in business and make a profit.” 14 [a]...
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(Psalm 119:96) understanding what author means by "limit to all perfection"/"consummation of all perfection"
(Psalm 119:94-96 NASB1995 )
94 I am Yours, save me; For I have sought
Your precepts. 95 The wicked wait for me to destroy me; I shall
diligently consider Your testimonies. 96 I have seen a limit to ...
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Psalm 119:67 "Before I was afflicted I went astray" could be interpreted/translated in different ways
Psalm 119:65-69 (NASB1995)
65 You have dealt well with Your servant, O Lord, according to Your
word. 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in
Your commandments. 67 Before I was ...
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