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There is a new testament verse that begins with three verbs. The first verb is three letters long. The second verb is four letters long. The third verb is five letters long.
What is it?
What is it?
D.L. wrote: "There is a new testament verse that begins with three verbs. The first verb is three letters long. The second verb is four letters long. The third verb is five letters long.What is it?"
Ooh this is a hard one. I'll be thinking about it for a while ;)
The first letter of each word spells out the first word.
What translation of the Bible are you using?
Matt 7:7? Except that "ask seek knock" aren't the first three words. ??? Am I close?
This passage is in the KJV Bible. Where is it found, and who is speaking?When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: when he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth...
That's from Proverbs, and Wisdom is speaking. I was thinking Chapter 7, right after that negative example of the foolish young man, but it turns out to be in 8.
Electric wrote: "Matt 7:7? Except that "ask seek knock" aren't the first three words. ??? Am I close?" You're right in that they were not exactly the first three words in order, but I didn't want to make it too easy. Very good. Ask is definitely the first word, though. (Better go check.) I guess, in my mind, I group them together because the first letter of each word, in order, spells out the word 'ask.'
That is really good, Electric. I was totally thrown off by the "first three words" thing, trying to figure out how you could have three verbs in a row.
Here's one: Which book contains the longest verse in the Bible?
Yup. It's Esther 8:9, which in the KJV reads:"Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language. "
Not exactly one you'd post on the fridge, but anyway...
The verses in Jeremiah only seem the longest. :-)
There is a verse in Proverbs which reads very differently in the KJV vs. modern translations - differently as in, you'd never guess it's even the same verse. Anybody know it?
There's a verse that includes the words "Whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you," in the ESV. LOL. Sarah's everywhere rejoice! JK. Anyone know it?
That's God speaking to Abraham regarding Hagar and Ishmael. (Don't know the reference right off.) Sarah's idea was to throw them out, and Abraham proceeded to do so even though he didn't like it.
Apart from the resurrection of Christ, what is the only miracle of Jesus that is recorded in all four gospels?
Hey, that's not a verse! Haha. I knew this once upon a time, I really did. I want to say turning water in to wine, but idk. Is that it?
And the question goes to Kimberly! Yay! :-)I actually don't think the water into wine incident appears in any gospel but John's. ;-)
So... nobody wants to try my Proverbs question? I'll give you a hint: the KJV refers to God in this verse, while modern versions refer to a human - a business owner, to be specific....
Give me time, Jason... I'm on a short break between piano lessons!! I want to figure this out.
Bingo! (again)For the record, that verse reads as follows in the KJV:
"The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors."
And like this in the NASB:
"Like an archer who wounds everyone, so is he who hires a fool or who hires those who pass by."
The Hebrew is "difficult," says the note. Um, yeah, obviously....
Where is the Bible verse that tells us what our whole duty is, as humans?
'John 13:34, A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you.'?And/or Matt 22:36-39?
Kimberly wrote: "Where is the Bible verse that tells us what our whole duty is, as humans?"It's among the last verses of Ecclesiastes: "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."
The question goes to Jason! While John 13:34 and Matthew 22 definitely pose some strong arguments, we can't rightly label those as the only important commandments, can we? Like the commandment that is the only one that really matters? Sure, some might be "new", or the "greatest", but our "whole duty" is keeping all of His commandments, coupled with a healthy fear of God, as we are told in Ecclesiastes 12:13 by King Solomon.
Interesting! You learn new things every day.So the Love One Another commandment is the greatest of commandments, but the "reason" (for lack of a better word; it's not the word I'm going for) or "essence" of our roles down here on earth is to obey God (ie glorify Him). So that's our top priority, but the Love One Another is the greatest commandment? I hope u get at what I'm asking ;)
And thx! ;)
P.S. I will be hoping to take a week off from my phone/electronics... I'm rereading Do Hard Things, but am also taking a break for other reasons. So please don't mind if I don't post that often! ;)
Loving one another is actually the second great commandment; the first is to love God. And if we love Him, Jesus says, we'll obey Him. Love God, love others. Obey God, serve others. It all follows naturally from loving God.
Just wanted to point out that "keep" in Ecclesiastes (and in most other places in the Bible) is translated from the Hebrew word shamar, which means, "to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc." It's observing, guarding, valuing, and treasuring His commandments - keeping them before our eyes, meditating on them.
It's also closer to how we normally use the word "keep." If I say to you, "Keep my pen," I mean take care of it and guard it. It's not simply "obey" - though that definitely comes from "keeping."
Okay, so here's my challenge.It speaks about God's intentions for our good. However, the following verse gives the reason, but is usually not quoted along with my verse.
Any takers?
Are you perhaps referring to Jeremiah 29:11 & 12?
There are two chapters in the Bible that are word-for-word exactly the same. Anyone know them?
Jason wrote: "Are you perhaps referring to Jeremiah 29:11 & 12?"No. It's New Testament.
Resterwen wrote: "Rom. 8:28-29? :)"Exactly! Good job.
I've seen so many people try to define the "good" in v. 28 as some sort of earthly personal gain, but v.29 makes clear that it is spiritual good. :)
