Verse Text • King James Version (KJV): “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” • Hebrew (Masoretic Text): בִּנְאוֹת דֶּשֶׁא יַרְבִּיצֵנִי עַל־מֵי מְנֻחוֹת יְנַהֲלֵנִי • Transliteration: “Bin’ot deshe yarbitzeini; al-mei menuchot yenahaleini.” Psalm 23:2 Original Hebrew Translation and Syntax Phrase-by-Phrase Translation • “בִּנְאוֹת דֶּשֶׁא” (bin’ot deshe): […]
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Psalm 23:1: A Detailed and Comprehensive Summary
Psalm 23:1 Verse Text • King James Version (KJV): “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” • Hebrew (Masoretic Text): יְהוָה רֹעִי לֹא אֶחְסָר Transliterated: “Adonai ro’i lo echsar.” Psalm 23:1: Original Hebrew Translation and Syntax • “יְהוָה” (YHWH): The Tetragrammaton refers to God’s covenantal name, often pronounced as Yahweh or translated as […]
Is Satan Real?
The topic of whether Satan is real or not has been a matter of theological debate. However, most traditional Christian interpretations affirm the reality of Satan as a personal being, based on biblical evidence. That said, some scholars and theologians argue for a symbolic or allegorical interpretation of Satan. Here’s a presentation of the perspective […]
What is the difference between biblical theology and systematic theology?
Biblical theology and systematic theology are both disciplines within Christian theology, but they have distinct approaches and focuses: Biblical theology is more historical and narrative-focused, tracing themes within the Bible’s own storyline, while systematic theology is more topical and integrative, seeking to articulate coherent doctrines by drawing from the entire Bible, church history, and often […]
What’s the difference between Biblical Theology and Exegesis?
Biblical theology and exegesis are related but distinct disciplines within the study of Christian theology and the Bible. Here’s a comparison highlighting their differences and intersections: In summary, while biblical theology is concerned with the big picture of the Bible’s narrative and thematic development, exegesis zooms in on the fine details of specific passages. Both […]
What is Eisegesis?
Eisegesis is a subjective form of interpretation of a text, particularly of a religious scripture, where the interpreter injects their own ideas, biases, or personal views into the text, often without regard for the context, original intent, or established meanings of the text. This is in contrast to exegesis, which aims to draw out the […]