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Why is Psalm 145 missing a verse?

29th Jul 2012, hej.

Psalm 145 is an alphabetic acrostic, but in the Masoretic Hebrew text it is missing the Hebrew letter 'nun'. Some more modern English translations add a verse, following the Catholic translations and Septuagint. The following will argue that there are powerful reasons why this letter was left out, and why the Masoretic Hebrew text is accurate.

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When Isaiah Walked Naked 3 years (1080 days)

24th Jun 2012, hej.

Isaiah 20 might be read and passed over. It seems at first glance about events which are totally historical. From this prophecy Isaiah's reputation as a prophet was established in his own lifetime, as it was fulfilled in his lifetime. For this reason alone it is important. In the prophecy Isaiah acted out the events. Let us pause and consider what this acting out might indicate.

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The Holy Land to Israel: 1922 to 1967

12th Jun 2012, hej.

The following combines the work of an expert in the international law in relationship to Israel's establishment with a curiosity of Daniel's prophecy.

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The deliverance of Purim

8th Mar 2012, hej.

The feast of Purim, is one of joy for deliverance in events that unfolded due to God-guided Providence in a time of exile with no open vision. We may ponder how God works in the nations, and hopefully in our lives

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The three signs of Moses

27th Feb 2012, hej.

The ten plaugues overshadow the fact that Moses was given three signs to show to the children of Israel to prove that he was to lead them to their redemption from slavery. Two of those signs later were shown to Pharaoh and the Egyptian court. The three signs speak of aspects of redemption.

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The Ark of the Covenant

20th Feb 2012, gah.

A short article deeply considering the the role of the Ark in Israel, and the role of worship in our lives through practical example. ... More

A Broken Spirit

29th Jan 2012, hej.

There is a pattern in scripture, that the servants of God, without exception go through trial. In addition, some remarkable people are given an extra-ordinary experience. ... More

Deep Agreement: Ahaziah king of Judah, 22 or 42?

5th Oct 2011, hej.

The imprint of truth is that there is superficial contradiction and deeper consistency. Every human has a different viewpoint, and no two witnesses in a court trial independently will give the same account of events. If there is striking agreement between two witnesses there might be collusion. The case of Ahaziah shows how an apparent contradiction might reveal a deeper truth. ... More

The King's Donkey

26th Sep 2011, hej.

Jesus may have fulfilled the prophecy that the Messiah is to come riding on a donkey, but he did not fulfill the context. There is a powerful argument that he will come again riding on a donkey leading a colt into Jerusalem. ... More

Acanthus: Greek Culture

8th Jun 2011, hej.

The stylised Acanthus is everywhere. As a decoration it is a tracer wherever it appears of the Greek cultural influence inherited from Rome. It has a sobering meaning. ... More

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