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4 sty 2022 · The concept of “putting out a fleece” comes from the story of Gideon, a leader in Israel, in Judges 6. When God directed him to gather the Israelite troops to defeat the Midianite invaders, Gideon wanted to be sure it was really God’s voice he was hearing and that he understood His directions.
14 maj 2008 · Many believe that 1 Corinthians 11 teaches that women must wear cloth coverings hanging over their heads when practicing their faith around men. The interpretations of this passage vary among believers concerning whether the covering is spiritual, garment, or hair.
In the Bible, God often used His prophets to demonstrate messages through symbolism, and the mysteries of the gospel are still being revealed through his Holy Spirit through the gifts and talents of worship arts ministers.
11 maj 2012 · When asked at the Leveson Inquiry whether politicians commiserated her after she quit from News International, Rebekah Brooks replied that she got indirect messages from some Tories but that ex-PM Gordon Brown was "probably getting the bunting out". Does this mean that he was overjoyed?
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.
The raised horn is a common biblical symbol of victory, especially of being rescued from oppression. When this metaphor means victory (Psalm 89:24, 112:9; Zechariah 1:21), and when God “exalts the horn” of someone, he is bringing victory to the oppressed.
Seen in numerous places on the interweb: "Scholars tell us that there was a big gong or cymbal hanging at the entrance of most pagan temples used to wake the pagan gods so they would listen to prayers" or something very similar. I've never seen a source cited and suspect perhaps ANE urban legend.
