That phrase comes from Leviticus 15:33 (KJV): “And of her that is sick of her flowers, and of him that hath an issue, and of the man, and of the woman, and of him that lieth with her that is unclean.” Meaning of the Phrase “Flowers” is an old English […]
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In Leviticus 14:33–53, the “plague” in a house refers to a strange greenish or reddish discoloration that spread across walls or stones. The priest would examine it, quarantine the house, and—if it persisted—order the affected stones removed, or in extreme cases, the whole house destroyed. Modern Understanding Most Bible commentators […]
In Exodus 34, Moses was with God for 40 days and 40 nights and did not eat or drink. How long can a body go without drinking and how is this humanly possible? 1. Medical/Scientific Perspective Without water: The human body can usually only survive 3–4 days without fluid intake, […]
In Exodus 34 we hear God visits the iniquity of the parents for three generations. Elsewhere in the Bible we hear that the sons are not responsible for their parents sin. How is this reconciled? The Texts in Question Exodus 34:6–7 (KJV) “…visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the […]
Exodus 33 starts out with Moses meeting with God “face to face.” It ends with “no man can see God and live.” How is this not a contradiction? At first glance, Exodus 33 does seem to present a tension: Verse 11: “And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, […]
The Formula for the Anointing Oil (Exodus 30:22–25, KJV) God told Moses to make a “holy anointing oil” using: Pure Myrrh – 500 shekels Sweet Cinnamon – 250 shekels Sweet Calamus – 250 shekels Cassia – 500 shekels Olive Oil – one hin (about a gallon) These were blended by […]
Offerings in Exodus 29 Sin Offering Reference: Exodus 29:10–14 A bullock is brought and slain as a sin offering. Its blood is placed on the altar, and the rest of the animal is burned outside the camp. Purpose: To atone for sin and purify the priests. Burnt Offering Reference: Exodus […]