The 10 Most MISUNDERSTOOD Passages in the Bible | Misreading Scripture

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Are there passages you’ve been misunderstanding your whole life? Familiar passages that you thought meant one thing, but actually mean something totally different?
Like, did Jeremiah really say that God has a plan for you?
Did Jesus really tell you to hate your family?
Did three wise MEN actually visit the BABY Jesus?
Well, in this video, I’m going to share with you the 10 most misunderstood passages in the Bible.
So, join me, and let’s dive into this week’s episode of Misreading Scripture…
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Intro: 00:00
#1 - HATE Your Family: 00:59
#2 - The Cock Crow: 02:39
#3 - Magi Visiting BABY Jesus: 04:28
#4 - Noah and His Sons: 06:46
#5 - Blessed Are the POOR: 08:37
#6 - God Has Plans for YOU: 10:35
#7 - Jesus Calls a Woman a DOG: 12:41
#8 - Jonah and the WHALE: 15:20
#9 - Your Body is a Temple: 16:55
#10 - A Lukewarm Church: 18:47
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Misreading Scripture is a series that takes common scriptures and helps you to see them with a new set of eyes. Many of these are scriptures we have been innocently misinterpreting. And once we gain insight into the culture and context of the passage, all of a sudden it becomes clear in an entirely new way.
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[@ackhak]

Everything about the story of the Magi is just so fascinating to me! They go to Herod. (That part makes sense. They’re coming to worship a new king, so it stands to reason that they would go to the palace.) But they ask Herod “ where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East and are come to workshop him.” If they just believe he’s a new king, of a country that isn’t even theirs, why do they care? Why travel so far to see the newest king of some other country. I mean, maybe if they’re diplomats and they’re trying to get in good favor with a new monarch. But Israel is a vassal state of Rome. It has no power. It’s not the kind of country that you travel across vast deserts with treasures just to have good diplomatic relations with their new king. The only way this story makes any sense is if they knew that Jesus was the Son of God, the Savior and Redeemer of the world. But even that part is amazing. Because for a long time, Jesus’ followers (who initially were all Jews) believed that He was THEIR messiah, THEIR savior, THEIR God. Not to be shared with the Gentiles. I would love it if you did a deep dive into the wise men and their story. It just seems like there are so many more layers than the brief words that Matthew gives us.

[@ackhak]

@@Travisaballou Yeah, I did know that. I just think for them to have passed this knowledge down so carefully, and for these men to have made such a dangerous and long journey, they must have known more about who Christ really would be than even His own followers knew at first.

[@Travisaballou]

@@ackhak Think about this also another verse from Daniel that he had prophesied before the Babylonian captivity, before what we had spoken of above. Daniel 9:24 (KJV 1900) 24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

[@blackhole8892]

@@Travisaballou spot on! Many people misunderstand or don’t make this connection thinking the magi/wise men were some random bedouin astrologists. Daniel was great in the Babylonian kingdom and had great knowledge and wealth. The wise men knew the signs in the night sky and the coming of Christ because Daniel had this prophecy preserved for those later who would see and know the sign. The same sign described in Book of Revelation. These wise men brought gifts that likely Daniel kept in provision for Christ’s arrival, which was needed to support Joseph and Mary’s escape into Egypt with the promised Messiah.

[@grayall4353]

@@Travisaballou Dan 9:24. 70 weeks 70 7s, 70 x 7=490, it had been 490 years since Israel had first broken the sabbath of the land

[@lizh1988]

There was a constellation in the heavens that traditionally heralded the birth of a king. It involved Jupiter and Regulus. So they knew someone portant was being born, or had been born recently.

[@EmiMakesIt]

Growing up in a church of pat, prepackaged Sunday school answers created a tremendous amount of doubt in my faith. For years I was stifled in my search for deeper understanding. Your channel has been quite literally life changing for me. My questions aren’t offensive to God and He wants me to understand the cultural, historical context of His Word. If His Word is living and active, not static, it should be dynamically engaged with, and that means questions. It’s been tremendously relieving and refreshing to come to your channel and learn something new and invigorating each time. Thank you for this good work, and blessings on your efforts for the Kingdom 💛

[@aaronzak2159]

This video is important

[@MrMichaelSStuart]

Thanks for typing out the greek & hebrew words for us visual learners! bless u!

[@kathidori8504]

Thank you for explaining the meanings that went "lost in translation" and in changes of traditions. I believe, we must take the Bible as literally true word by word, but we must know, what those words ment at the time from when the books were written. Thank you for teaching us about it.

[@ozman28]

Every time I get notified that you have a new video out my pulse quickens, my heart races slightly and I know that I'm going to learn something new about my Savior's gospel. Thank you Brandon. When I count my blessings, I count you twice. May our good lord keep and protect you.

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

That’s so kind of you! I’m so glad they bless you. Thank you so much.

[@yukey2587]

@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry dearest friend. I encourage you to listen to a few podcasts (available on YT) by James Lindsay, called "New Discourses". Specifically, regarding the theology of Marxism, or Paolo Friere's marxification of the church. Things like "social justice" "systemic racism" "oppression of the minorities" are all cultural Marxist buzzwords. The podcasts will help you recognize the infiltration of the church by another, false theology. James reads their documents and exposes the goal to destroy the church body. With much love, my dear brother, with much love.

[@indiecouncil3684]

Me TOO! "BRANDON" your not coming out fast enough with more!! Just throw Random stuff I can't wait or I'm just going to stalk you and come to your church lol

[@gordanazakula5669]

​@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry Your videos are a blessing. However, lam looking at the trustworthy KJB with suspicion. A great deal of wisdom has been lost in translation!!! Please reply to me, could it effect my salvation?

[@nialkelly7582]

Blessed be [by the power of the Almighty; Lord of the spirits of all flesh] Hallelujah [Yshua ha Moshiach] Jah Bless

[@craigh8861]

Thank you so much for your channel and opening up the Word of God to myself and the world. I have learned so much and helped me know about Jesus in a very real way. Blessings to you Brandon.

[@reimundkrohn8938]

I often lament, amongst brothers and sisters in Messiah, that so much of what we have translated we have mistranslated. Context is key to all Bible interpretation…. The Bible is the Word of God, divinely inspired and perfect IN ITS ORIGINAL LANGUAGE. That is not to say there is no value in English translations, but that translation leads to error… and even minor errors can lead to major ones.

[@nhartigan72]

God does have plans for each of us. Give him your whole life & seek his plans. Many mistakenly make their own plans that don't align with his, especially out of impatience.

[@sallen0072]

Selah would be a great word to dive deep into. Could you share your take on this word used many times in Psalms

[@olivianatwick7603]

Thank you so much for your explanation of Paul's letter to the Corinthians or at least that part of it. I have been teaching that to those that would listen to me for as long as I can remember. It goes beyond just the specific reference to people's bodies it goes to the fact that Paul was teaching against what the Corinthians were continuing to do in the Pagan Temple of the goddess of love. Thank you once again.

[@tinapatch8958]

Thanks Brandon!

[@kingsimba1605]

Brandon, you’re so awesome. Though I haven’t met you I think you’re the greatest person of my lifetime to ever preach Gods words, his plan, and love. Coping with my late wife’s death has been so hard but your words and Jesus’s presence make this whole thing bearable. God bless you and your family sir!

[@user-np4nl6rx2n]

Very good. Love your ministry

[@christinehenley9017]

Brandon...Fantastic!

[@KrissiCreates]

As always, thank you so much for your teachings Brandon ! God bless and keep you and yours!

[@nhartigan72]

You, your body is as a temple today. The Holy Spirit does come & dwell within us. He does use us. He desires that we have clean lives, being healthy, good representations of him to others & able to serve him & others well through our years.

[@qthedancer4711]

Brandon, your ministry is so comforting and so inspiring! May you receive all blessings!

[@susancraddock2436]

Thank you for your videos.

[@pennymchugh3146]

Wow! So interesting. Thank you!

[@waynepinnock3112]

Very insightful and Thank you. Keep up the good work 👏🏾

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Thank you Brandon!!!

[@suecauthon3569]

Thank you.

[@stanjohnson3154]

Great video! Very enlightening

[@andrewoverholser491]

Thank God for you sir!

[@shaeholden1743]

Wow, very well presented! Some of these I was aware of - but you certainly brought clarity to other verses that we struggle with. Thank you!!

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Thank you for your insight Brandon. Very interesting and the words as we use them could definitely trip you up!

[@teresarose7524]

I love to watch your videos. You are a great teacher and I learn much from you.

[@WilFriesen]

Wow! Makes me think of how much more we might not be understanding correctly. Thank you so much for your work.

[@luciparadise6781]

I love your videos. Beyond informative. Very thought provoking.

[@Markus_Abrach]

18:35 Also because of this verse it is forbitten in our church to any member to smoke

[@donnaisaacs5163]

I'm so glad I subscribed to this channel, man... the revelation is amazing

[@jacynthallen1645]

Thank you for putting me right in my understanding

[@dlkline27]

Great teaching. Thank you!

[@mariemcclure151]

I enjoyed the video as always. Brandon you break down the meaning so anyone can understand them. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@charmainwilson8188]

Great information. Thanks

[@adamodeo9320]

you are very gifted and thank you - the story of Jona does mention leviathan (which is a Hebrew word.)

[@christiandpaul631]

Your lecture was wonderful. Thank You

[@charmainwilson8188]

Thanks!

[@rosinaampah7963]

Thank Pastor Robin as usual I have learned so much by listening to you.

[@ncobilemasuku1672]

Wow! Thank u for your effort, God Bless you.. This is unbelievably helpful. Mind blowing!

[@TheTerrylwg]

What an excellent topic--so insightful. Thank you so very much for these episodes.

[@Mswestt88]

Love your videos! I have come so much closer to the Lord by your teaching as I understand the Word more. I hope the Revelation and Daniel videos pick up again soon. Did I miss something regarding that?

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

I learn so much listening to your messages.God bless you

[@willbedone888]

Thank you so much. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@joannestarr2726]

I always suspected there was more to know in many of these passages. Thank you for enlightening me.

[@jerrodlopes186]

Excellent exposition of God's word, brother, much to the very necessary edification of the body of believers. Thank you for your faithfulness to God's use of you. Peace be on you.

[@davidvanriper60]

Well, #2 and #9 were interesting and enlightening. The others are pretty well understood within my circle. Nice study and explanations!

[@nightblast9099]

Knowledge will set us free.

[@micahbarror842]

Thankyou

[@picklechip5462]

Thank you so much. I’m reading my Bible front to back for the very first time and literally highlighted the verse where Jesus says to hate your family and I put a question mark there so I could look into it later but I forgot until you mentioned it in this video. I also had some confusion about Noah being caught naked by Ham and didn’t understand why it was as bad as they made it seem but I’m great full for the clarification.i did think I understood the verse about being a lukewarm but I thought your first explanation that is taught by most was correct and now it does make more sense as well. It just seems like God would prefer a lukewarm relationship not 100% committed than total rejection even if he prefers a close relationship and so you have helped me tremendously not just for myself but so I can explain to others as well. Thank you

[@mariakara4848]

God bless u, I am really enjoying all ur videos even though I grew up in middle East Christian Orthodox family very strict, and memories big segments of the old and new testaments none of them explained the Bible as the way u do. سلام و محبة

[@tomvondra2632]

the Greek term used for blessed in the beatitudes is"macharios" has celebrative connotation, like "how good it is for you!"

[@IggyFireMist]

In the Bible it was not said spare the rod and spoil the child 🚸 but, what it did say is, a father doesn't love his children that spares the rod. Everyone thought this meant to spank your children. The shepherds didn't beat their sheep. The rod was to guide them to stay on the path and to pull them out of holes they might fall in to. I read the Bible 4 times when I was young and I got a better understanding of it than even preachers who I still wonder if they even read it once.

[@user-ju9nf7vt4b]

Great to know the historical background...The Hebrew and Greek translation ... Thankyou

[@ralfengel5462]

Brandon, you are a real blessing! Thank you so much for your service! 🙏🏻. Question : Is the word - Believe - also a word of action? That is how I understand it, when I read the Bible, but unfortunately not something that is practiced. Do you have a video on this topic? God bless you!

[@pepitomsn]

Wow this is deep

[@rockytopbritt]

Jonah gets really incredible when you realize that he's actually dead inside the fish and how that relates to the sign of Jonah.

[@kaseycorliss7282]

I haven't watched the video but read Jonah 2:1 I don't believe he actually dies inside the fish.

[@rockytopbritt]

Here is what I did. I dispelled all the imagery I had picked up in Sunday School about the book. I read it again. Then I read the references that Jesus made to the book. If you do that and have a different conclusion I would interested to hear it.

[@callumarendse1984]

@@kaseycorliss7282 I think @Cam Britt meant that because being swallowed by a fish meant that you are a dead man regardless of the eventual last breath. Jonah was a "dead" man praying to God. Sheol is also where the dead are/what the Hebrew underworld is referred to.

[@messianicteachingspage]

@@rockytopbritt not this Jonah dead inside the fish nonsense again... why is this popping up all of a sudden? Satan's attempt to cause division?

[@rockytopbritt]

@@messianicteachingspage Who here is causing division? The story of Jonah is a beautiful foreshadowing of the salvation we receive from Christ. Christ Himself made that clear. Its actually an important story for that reason. Unfortunately a lot of people see it as a silly fable. I think Sunday school deserves some of the blame for that. Regardless, Jonah spends three days in what he calls "the belly of Sheol" (the realm of the dead) and then (again in his own words) has his "life brought up from the pit" which leads to the repentance and salvation of a city of sinners and Gentiles at that. The Christological implications are powerful. That is why I bring it up.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

I always enjoy these videos to get a better understanding of the real words that were actually spoken. I always figured the wise men were astrologers because they were interested in the star that hung in the sky for years. Yes, I believe the magis met up with Jesus the "toddler?". There were 3 gifts, people think there were 3 magis.

[@phyde94]

16 When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. This would indicate the Jesus was less than 2 when the Magi visited him.

[@virginia7890]

Thank you. I knew about Ham I studied with Shepherds chapel and he preached on this. The other subjects I don't recall knowing before.

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Virginia, how are you doing?

[@virginia7890]

@@martinswells1987 hello. I'm doing good. How r you doing.

[@martinswells1987]

@@virginia7890 Am doing good also is nice meeting you here. where are you from?

[@virginia7890]

@@martinswells1987 I'm from Indiana. We are called hoosiers. Where are you from. I'm a mother grandmother and great grandmother if 2 precious boys. 💖

[@martinswells1987]

@@virginia7890 Am from France but i Live here in the US in Michigan i hope we can be friends if thats okay with you.

[@alantasman8273]

Jonah And Christ. Jesus Christ laid His credibility on the line when He said, "For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth ( Matthew 12:40 KJV).". If, therefore, the story of Jonah is not true then we are calling Jesus a liar.

[@denisetarabori553]

I had never heard about the cock crow being a man blowing a horn before. This was very enlightening. ❤

[@dan34goodwin]

Well, regarding Noah. The scripture has actually been adjusted and even changed in some places. There were actually 2 versions of genesis originally and they didn't correspond. So they were both merged into one book. This is why there are so many ify parts. One might argue that in fact it was not ham discovering the nakedness of Noah but actually Canaan descovering hams nakedness. It would make 0 sense that ham (a married man) would rape his father. Plus ham was the middle son, not the youngest. Scholars have some explaining to do.

[@judithsmith9319]

Jonah... In Matthew 12: 40 Jesus calls the Great fish of Jonah 1:17 the whales belly.

[@messianicteachingspage]

Actually the Greek word 'κήτος' comes from χασμα which in turn comes from 'χαο' meaning 'to gape, yawn'. In Greek mythology, the Cetus was a serpent-like seamonster. The Hebrew word תנין in turn comes from תן which means 'jackal, dragon' (jackals are devil's symbols in ancient Hebrew tradition for their cunningness and similarities to a domestic dog. This also possibly explains why muhammad exterminated an entire dog race for believing that dog was a devil). The תנין and Cetus were similar because they come from 'ouroboros' myths in various (cosmological) folk myths allover the world. This is one of the myths shared by all peoples, just like gaint myths, dragons, and flood and creation myths.

[@tammywright1188]

Brandon, if you have time could you tell us why Jesus cursed a fig tree that had no fruit -when it was not the season for fruit. What am I missing in this message from Jesus? Thanks so much. Love your teachings. I learn so very much. 😊

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Here you go! 😁 Why You Should be CONCERNED that Jesus KILLED a Tree | Beyond the Words | Mark 11 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZvEZ3t6p8ploZo

[@tammywright1188]

@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry yeah! Thank you! I suppose I should have looked first 🤦🏼‍♀️. I should have known you already made one for us! Bless you! Thank you again for teaching us. It is so important. If I get some extra money for Christmas I will surely bless you! 😉

[@pattibentley7585]

Kat Kerr said in one of her heaven visits, supposedly the verse on narrow road is not correct. In this times its phased. Differently. I'm still believing it's still Narrow and few find it.

[@tomvondra2632]

"messao", translated as "hate", means to thrust away from, not hold hostility towards.(missaoe is basis for word "missle")

[@IggyFireMist]

Everything I thought the Bible was saying, my preachers and pastors would tell me no, it meant the opposite. But, most likely, they had not even read the Bible once. I had read it 4 times from Genesis to Revelation. Later when I was talking to one preacher about Hammurabi's laws he had the nerve to ask me hammu whati?

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Iggy, how are you doing?

[@Markus_Abrach]

8:15 Still misunderstood: it was not Ham, it was Canaan, the son of Ham and the *youngest* (grand-) son of Noah

[@vanessa2d898]

Can you do one on seek first the kingdom of God Brandon

[@godsvalentine600]

I'd love to learn about the confusing parable of the wineskin

[@JundunYashua]

Everyone watching this video is going to die at some point and each of you will answer to God for every idle word spoken, deed done by your hands and the motivation behind it. Now, the evidence for this is that even if you say you don't believe me, your conscience bears witness that I speak the truth and you know there is a creator to whom you will answer to one day. Are you ready? Your "good actions" you rely on are detestable to God, lest you try to negotiate your way into Heaven. Only by grace and through faith shall you receive salvation. Seek Christ while you still can, only He can forgive your sins. Repent and be born again, of water and the Holy Spirit. I say this without judgement and in absolute love when I tell you that Jesus is the light of the world, in Him there is no darkness...

[@johntiggleman4686]

I know I'm carrying on here, but the story of Caesar Augustus decreeing that "the whole world should be taxed," and everyone dropping everything to travel to their town/city of birth is another section that bears investigation. Even thinking logically shows that is not what really happened.

[@MadMax-7777-]

I think you and most pastors are saying the same exact thing on Luke Warm. I think it really refers to professing to be Christian and still living a worldly life without a good witness. God Bless!

[@messiahspeople]

Wonderful teaching Brandon. Concerning the "lukewarm" Laodicean church, it's interesting that in Hebrew the word for "lukewarm" - posher, is from the same three-letter root as the word for "compromise" - peshara. Could there be some underlying Hebrew thought behind Jesus' words? Is he saying that the Laodiceans were compromising their faith. I'd love to know what your take is on this.

[@randywallis9624]

Please explain Matthew 12:40 40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Thanks Randy

[@jndblu84]

Can you discuss Psalm 82:6 & Jesus words John 10:34?

[@sunnyjohnson992]

Psalm 82:6 is referring to human judges in Israel. This is appropriate since they were to serve as God’s spokesmen and representatives. Jesus is quoting from Psalm 82:6 in John 10:34. Again, godlike ones were the human judges in Israel that served as his representatives. Similarly, Moses was told he was to “serve as God” to Aaron and to Pharaoh. (Exodus 4:16)

[@judytaylor7128]

Brandon have you read the book The Kingdom, Power, & Glory The Overcomer's Handbook By Chuck & Nancy Missler ?? What do you think about it? Wish I could talk to you about it. I am very interested in your explanation of it. Thank you, Judy

[@deevanderheiden]

Love your in-depth teaching on difficult and misunderstood verses. But Matthew 15 the "dog woman" of Cannan, you didn't finish the story. Her child was set free because of her faith. You put the "pecking order" correctly that is missed by our culture, but the conversation is so beautiful.

[@STAR-RADIANCE]

This whole time I thought it was a great big fish. Then I find out it was just a puffer. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@diamondgeorge]

haha

[@lorigearhardt2371]

lol. Well, that would still be a BIG puffer!

[@justjamie7577]

I saw a documentary that said The Fish is the name of a constellation of stars in the area. Potentially, Jonah was not inside an animal but in the water beneath The Fish constellation.

[@roelhernandez3807]

@@christy7344 Can you share this study? Thanks

[@whitehorse5762]

Thanks for the insights on these passages of the bible. Just one little correction, a whale is not a fish, they are mammals.

[@A.E.Lanman777]

#1 is like the story of the "pilgrims progress."

[@florinaschilean6143]

A grouper fits best Jonah's description

[@jamesmaybury7452]

When working from Matthew, I wish you would use Hebrew Matthew, (which I believe was the original), it would save going from Greek to suspected Hebrew to Hebrew thought, Nehemiah Gordon (see KZbin channel) I think is helpful on this. The Magi were mentioned several times in heroditus’ history as coming from Babylon, king makers, wise men, and the same group that Daniel lead during, and probably after the exile, which makes sense of why they knew the prophecies (except the later prophecies about Bethlehem) and were looking out for the signs and interested in God’s people.

[@maxschon7709]

luke 14:26 would be translated with "Leave" or "gets away from"

[@susanhel4465]

I see you have a new download or so this month like your 10 words to read the bible. How can we get that book? Maybe I need to watch on phone once. I mainly watch on TV cause it's a bigger picthure

[@roelhernandez3807]

Hmmm.. got to dig deeper on the "were the temple thing". Anyone?

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Damn that Ham. Who knows what he did to Noah when he was faded.

[@samuelanguala4826]

In the French version it's about loving your relatives more than Jesus, not hating people. I didn't even know there were such translation

[@joostsmits1178]

Jesus also spoke of the temple of His body. (John 2:21)

[@jamesbrean8004]

I misinterpret bible passages alot I need to get out more

[@anthonyw6420]

I've always felt we misinterpret or misread based on our own understanding of today's meaning of words. Where did you get your education sir?

[@stuartofblyth]

As far as I can see, it's not "blessed are the poor" (8:37) but "blessed are the poor in spirit". As for the Syro-Phoenician woman (12:41), reading the entire context (Mark 6 v 53 to 7:31) it seems to me Jesus went out of his way (literally) to meet her. As for the body being a temple (16:54), here is a good illustration of why everybody should have a King James Bible. In it, the singular (thou, thee) is distinguished from the plural (you, ye).

[@seanvogel8067]

Jonah 1:17 (KJV) Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. What I find interesting is it said the Lord had “Prepared“ a great finish ….

[@thominaduncanson7596]

Technically speaking, a Whale Shark could correctly be described as a “great fish”, or a Giant Grouper could be the “great fish”. Either one, or any other large species that could easily fit a human in its mouth would have been “prepared” by God to swallow Jonah. In all likelihood, God had this “great fish” following the ship through the storm, so that it could get to Jonah quickly. (cue the “Jaws” soundtrack…sorry, my lamentable sense of humor😆)

[@lorigearhardt2371]

@@thominaduncanson7596 lol

[@seanvogel8067]

@@thominaduncanson7596 , that makes sense!

[@lorrettacrowley5922]

@ Sean Vogel• The whale represent death and rebirth

[@gewgulkansuhckitt9086]

Another couple of things about the fish or whale or whatever it was that swallowed Jonah. It says "Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah." So what does "prepared" mean? Most assume it means that God brought a sea animal sufficient to swallow Jonah (and keep him alive in its belly for three days) to the spot where Jonah would enter the water. But, it could also mean that God ALTERED an existing animal in some way. So maybe an animal that normally couldn't possibly do this was changed so that it could. And for that matter, when it comes to picking out which specific animal could have done this, people tend to ignore one huge class of animals, which is animals that are now extinct. So when people say things like, "It couldn't have been a great white shark, because . . . reasons." But could it have been a Megalodon or some other creature we assume wasn't around in Jonah's day? Perhaps it was the last of its kind (whatever kind that might be) kept alive by God for that specific task.

[@SalvableRuin]

The bible doesn't say "three" wise men. It also doesn't say "numerous." The idea that there were 3 comes from the gold, frankincense and myrrh.

[@erichelm4339]

I was told that Noah was castrated so that he would not be able to be fruitful and multiply as commanded. Could this be what was done to him?

[@joshuakarr-BibleMan]

Water hydrates best at room temperature. I have been misunderstood, mocked, and rejected by worldly people for decades because of my faith, my love for God, and my rejection of mainstream sin. Still, a huge portion of my current situation feels like a punishment for some sin I don't remember, something that has somehow earned me punishment despite my sanctification through faith. I know it's not my preference for lukewarm water. Still, I feel punished for something I don't know I did.

[@lorigearhardt2371]

I know that feeling, especially as a little child. I remember going along, everything fine, then tripping and falling hard. I felt like God had smacked me down because of something, because I couldn't figure out what I could have tripped on. It was scary.