Author: BiblePortal Staff
Who was Eli in the Bible?
ē´lı̄ ( עלי , ‛ēlı̄ ) was a high priest of the Jews, the first in the line of Ithamar, 1 Samuel 2:27. He was also the second-to-last judge of Israel, succeeded only by Samuel. For the first time in Israel, Eli combined in his own person the functions of high priest and judge, judging Israel for 40… Continue reading Who was Eli in the Bible?
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
Matthew 13:31-32 NIV31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come… Continue reading What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
What was a Nazirite(Nazarite) in the Bible?
The word ‘Nazirite’ (KJV Version incorrectly ‘Nazarite’) is used to indicate both a kind of vow and the person who made such a vow. It comes from the Hebrew word nazir, whose meaning indicates that a Nazirite vow was one of separation ( Numbers 6:2). Those who made Nazirite vows wanted to show openly that they… Continue reading What was a Nazirite(Nazarite) in the Bible?
15 Bible verses every Christian should know for comfort, guidance and faith
As Christians, it is our duty and obligation to learn God’s word. Like students in school, teachers pattern lessons through textbooks, that is also the case with us believers. We need our source of information, one that will always guide us through different concepts and lessons. The Bible is the complete go-to book for every… Continue reading 15 Bible verses every Christian should know for comfort, guidance and faith
A Guide to The Parables of Jesus, and Full List in the Bible
The parables of Jesus are found in the Synoptic Gospels and some of the non-canonical gospels. They form approximately one third of his recorded teachings. Jesus’s parables are seemingly simple and memorable stories, often with imagery, and all teach a lesson in our daily lives. Scholars have commented that although these parables seem simple, the messages they convey are deep,… Continue reading A Guide to The Parables of Jesus, and Full List in the Bible
Who was Samson in the Bible?
Samson (/ˈsæmsən/; Hebrew: שִׁמְשׁוֹן, Šīmšōn, “man of the sun”) was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges (Judges 13 to 16) and one of the last leaders who “judged” Israel before the institution of the monarchy. He was son of Manoah, a man of the town of Zorah in the tribe of Dan, on the border of Judah. Joshua 15:33; Joshua 19:41.… Continue reading Who was Samson in the Bible?
What does it mean to be blessed?
Quite possibly, the most frequently used word in the Christian’s vocabulary is blessed. “Have a blessed day,” “blessed to be a blessing,” and “God bless you” are just a few of the ways we put it to use. It’s even common among unbelievers to describe themselves as “blessed.” The Greek word often translated as “blessed” is makarios,… Continue reading What does it mean to be blessed?
Carry Your Cross
“Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me” (Mark 8:34).
7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About The Longest Psalm In The Bible
What’s the longest psalm in the Bible? Remember this for your next Bible quiz: it’s Psalm 119. It’s a fascinating part of the Bible, which stands out dramatically from the psalms that surround it. What’s it all about? Here are seven things you (probably) didn’t know about Psalm 119. 1. Yes, it is really long. It is… Continue reading 7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About The Longest Psalm In The Bible