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What was so special about firstborn Egyptian blood that it could sanctify Israelites?

What was so special about firstborn Egyptian blood that it could sanctify Israelites?

Exodus 12:29 (KJV) – 29 And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all th…

What was the significance of Jesus singling out the “right” eye in Matthew 5:29?

What was the significance of Jesus singling out the “right” eye in Matthew 5:29?

Matthew 5:29
If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Why not left eye? Why not just eyes? What’s the spir…

Who first gave Mary Magdalene the joy that Jesus was risen, an angel (Matthew) or Jesus (John)?

Who first gave Mary Magdalene the joy that Jesus was risen, an angel (Matthew) or Jesus (John)?

In Matthew 28:1, 5-6, 8, an angelic message brought joy to Mary Magdalene by informing her that Jesus rose (NKJV, emphasis added):

Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came t…