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What does it mean עָלַ֤ to be used instead of אֶל in 1 Chronicles 22:8?

What does it mean עָלַ֤ to be used instead of אֶל in 1 Chronicles 22:8?

1 Chronicles 22: 8

But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.

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Is Rev. 14:9-11 speaking of torment after death, or of torment while they are still living?

Is Rev. 14:9-11 speaking of torment after death, or of torment while they are still living?

Isa. 9:18-21,

"18 For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.
19 Through the wrath of the LORD of ho…

In the Book of Revelation, does soul (psyché) describe the immaterial portion of human beings that survive death?

In the Book of Revelation, does soul (psyché) describe the immaterial portion of human beings that survive death?

The word “soul” in Revelation 6:9 is often interpreted as referring to the immaterial portion of human beings that survives death. The Greek word psuché is found seven times in the Book of Revelation. Quoted from the NASB:

“The souls (psu…

What was wrong with knowing good and evil as per Gen 3:22?

What was wrong with knowing good and evil as per Gen 3:22?

Gen 3:22 – Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like
one of Us, knowing good and evil. And now, lest he reach out his
hand and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live
forever…” See also Gen 2:17, 3:5.

God exp…

The Standing of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector in the Temple

The Standing of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector in the Temple

Abstract: In this parable (Luke 18:9–14) “stand” (ἵστημι, histēmi), in reference first to the Pharisee then the tax-collector, is usually interpreted literally. This bears out in commentaries, yet is also implied in common English translations. Argued…

Would ἀγάπη in 1 Cor. 13 be better translated חֶסֶד in Hebrew translations rather than אַהֲבָה?

Would ἀγάπη in 1 Cor. 13 be better translated חֶסֶד in Hebrew translations rather than אַהֲבָה?

I hope we can tolerate a translation question into another language besides English, especially since some people here know Hebrew. It is even the 1st language for some here.
אַהֲבָה is the most common word for love in Hebrew, but it also…

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