“Why is wisdom referred to as a she in Proverbs?”……In Proverbs 1:20├ö├ç├┤33 and Proverbs 8:1-9:12, wisdom is personified as a woman who has much to offer-including "enduring wealth and prosperity" and "life"-to anyone who would heed her words (Proverbs 8:18, 35).……We will look at Proverbs 8 in particular, since it seems to be a jumping-off […]
“What should we learn from the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31?”……Proverbs is a book based on metaphor. It is packed with word-pictures of universal truths. Throughout Proverbs, wisdom is anthropomorphized as a woman. As early as Proverbs 1:20, wisdom is compared to a woman who shouts in the streets, chastising fools and scoffers. Proverbs 31 […]
Book of Proverbs Author: King Solomon is the principal writer of Proverbs. Solomon’s name appears in 1:1, 10:1, and 25:1. We may also presume Solomon collected and edited proverbs other than his own, for Ecclesiastes 12:9 says, “Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched […]
Questions about Obadiah Book of Obadiah – Bible Survey……What are the Major Prophets and Minor Prophets?
The Book of Obadiah Author: Obadiah verse 1 identifies the author of the Book of Obadiah as the Prophet Obadiah.……Date of Writing: The Book of Obadiah was likely written between 848 and 840 B.C.……Purpose of Writing: Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, is only 21 verses long. Obadiah is a prophet of God […]
Book of Numbers Author: Moses was the author of the Book of Numbers.……Date of Writing: The Book of Numbers written between 1440 and 1400 B.C.……Purpose of Writing: The message of the Book of Numbers, is universal and timeless. It reminds believers of the spiritual warfare in which they are engaged, for Numbers is the book […]
Questions about Numbers Book of Numbers – Bible Survey……What should we learn from the life of Aaron?……What should we learn from the life of Moses?……What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the Old Testament?……Is Numbers 5:11-31 referring to God causing an abortion?……What is a drink offering?……Who […]