- I see normal men who became men of action because they serve God faithfully!
- And their examples encourage us to action!
- I can think of Samuel!
- He became a servant of God right at the beginning because of his mother!
- And he became jealous for God because the Israelites rejectede God as their king!
- Instead they wanted a human king!
- And he stayed faithful as a high priest and as a judge before Israel!
- And he would do it all his life!
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- Yes that's why people must be continuously encouraged to action!
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Those who r of Him they know what they supposed to b doing
I used to go to YH n b like why YH why do they not listen to the Truth we r speaking n He said to me if they don't hear me why would they hear you? It is I that dwells in you.
N then I heard my nan when she was alive she'd say ya can lead a horse to water but no one can make him drink the water.
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- Yes but God has always been ready to give a hand to men!
- Especially the Israelites!
- And he waited a long time before destroying Jerusalem twice!
- And he was patient with them and also mankind!
- And till the end he gives people the opportunity to repent!
- Of course!
- Could you develop a bit?
- I can think of Daniel!
- We are only told that he went to Babylon whe he was a young man!
- But he kept faithful and he didn't let himself be influenced by Babylonian traditions!
- On the contrary, he kept strictly what he was taught!
- And he did everything to not only maintain his relationship to God but to improve it!
- In fact, he tells us that it is not possible to maintain a good relationship to God if we don't improve it!
- That's why it is necessary to study daily the Bible and speak about what we learn to others!
- And in fact, there was no one like him in Babylon!
- He had more knowledge and wisdom than anyone in babylon!
- And God was with him in everything he did!
- I can think of Job!
- He was always proud of his relationship to God!
- He was always proud of doing his best to do what was right!
- And he tells us to feel the same!
- He knew something was wrong!
- And he didn't know why!
- But his relationship to God was his compass!
- And nobody could break it!
- Not even the devil!
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Yeah but it was YH whom inspired them to speak me I'll speak till I can't speak no more to b honest speak a bit too much at times to b honest
He is teaching me not to throw my pearls to swine
We r supposed to b sharpening each other speak about what He reveals to us to hold gatherings in homes n break bread together but sadly many forgot the bond of brotherhood that's not a good thing.
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- That's what we call modern society!
- Every time it is worse!
- The letter to Timothy tells us that!
- When I think of Moses I have incredible images in mind!
- He was educated as a prince of Egypt!
- But he received a good education from his mother as a child!
- He chose his own people not the Egyptians!
- And he had to flee and abandon everything behind him!
- And he became a shepherd!
- And God trained him when he was a shepherd living a simple life!
- And he chose him to free his people from Egypt!
- But he didn't think he was able to do it!
- And he was not good at speaking in front of others!
- So God told Aaron to go with him!
- And he became the leader of the Israelites!
- And he had to bear their rebellious nature!
- And they rebelled all the time!
- And he saved them twice from extermin ation!
- And he rescued them many times!
- But they died in the desert!
- And he couldn't get into the promised land!
- Because of one mistake!
- But a big one!
- And it was because of the Israelites!
- Thus we have a lot to learn about him!
- We must never think that our relationship to God is good enough!
- Not at all!
- We must keep strengthening it!
- Cold or hot angers?
- Cain became jealous of his brother Abel because God looked with favor on Abel but not on him!
- And Cain grew hot with anger!
- And God told him if he changed his attitude God could restored him his favor!
- But instead of listening to God he killed his brother!
- So God cursed him and he was banished
- And God prevented Cain from being killed!
- Once again no anger at all against Cain from God!
- Just God's justice or a just balance!
- Nothing more!
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A lot of people ask, which bible translation is the best? Many of them expect to hear KJV or ISV, but the truth is, for a person who comes up and asks this question, any version they're interested to read is the best one, don't be stuck in analysis paralysis. However, there's a simple yet objective way to tell which translation is better: Go to Deut. 32:43 and see if it says "let all the angels of God worship Him." This is a critical line quoted in Heb. 1:6, and it only exists in translations based on septuigent or Dead Sea scrolls. So if it's there, then at least this translation is more accurate and authentic; if not, well, then something important is missing, and unfortunately neither KJV nor ISV has this line. And this is just one small example. Therefore, although all scripture is inspired by God and profitable for reproof, doction, correction and instruction in righteousness, the same can't be guaranteed for all translations.
Strong's #4352 - προσκυνέω - Old & New Testament Greek Lexical Dictionary - StudyLight.org
Strong's #4352 - προσκυνέω in the Old & New Testament Greek Lexical Dictionary on StudyLight.org
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Strong's #4352 - προσκυνέω
from (G4314) and a probable derivative of (G2965) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand)Thayer's
- to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
- among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence
- in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication
- used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
- to the Jewish high priests
- to God
- to Christ
- to heavenly beings
- to demons
- used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
Strong #: 2111 ‑ זוּעַ (zoo'‑ah); 3766 ‑ כָּרַע (kaw‑rah'); 5401 ‑ נָשַׁק (naw‑shak'); 5456 ‑ סָגַד (saw‑gad'); 5647 ‑ עָבַד (aw‑bad'); 7812 ‑ שָׁחָה (shaw‑khaw');
- First of all, for the moment I just want to analyze the translation you cite that is
- Now if you look at Thayer's definition or explanation there is a small problem!
- Worship is not correct because it says the Greek word is used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank (to the Jewish high priests, to God, to Christ, to heavenly beings and to demons)!
- When I say it's not correct, I could say inappropriate or wrong!
- And I'm not mentioning the other three explanations!
- Now when you say don't be stuck in analysis paralysis, this is a good example of the necessity of analyzing translations!
- That's why I use Biblehub!
- Because it is not only an interlinear translation!
- For each Hebrew or Greek word you get different translations!
- You don't need to know Ancient Hebrew or Greek!
- I am a linguist and I have been studying languages all my life!
- Thus I will never agree with you!
- It's impossible!
- There is too much to learn from analyzing translations!
- There are too many mistakes and omissions!
