Did God punish all women with painful and even fatal childbirth because of Eve’s sin? In Genesis 3:16, most English translations say the woman will have painful childbirth as a result of Eve’s sin, however, the Hebrew words used don’t exactly match that.
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Genesis to Exodus
Some critics suggest that Genesis and Exodus are separate stories from two different sources that were combined. Here is a brief overview and exploration of the transition between Genesis and Exodus, demonstrating a smooth transition between the two.
Continue readingThe Story of Joseph Pt.2 (Genesis ch. 42-50)
Part 2 of the Joseph story in Genesis 42-50 overview with commentary. Read part one here.
Continue readingThe Story of Joseph Pt.1 (Genesis ch. 29-41)
Part 1 of an overview with commentary on the story of Joseph in Genesis 29-41. Read part two here.
Continue readingThe Story of Jacob Pt.2 (Genesis ch. 35-50)
Part 2 of an overview of the story of Jacob in Genesis 35-50 with some commentary. Check out part one here.
Continue readingThe Story of Jacob Pt.1 (Genesis ch. 25-34)
Part 1 of an overview of the story of Jacob in Genesis 25-34 with some commentary. Check out part two here.
Continue readingThe Story of Isaac (Genesis chapters 21-28)
This is an overview of the story of Isaac, accompanied by some commentary.
Continue readingContraception in the Bible
Often, when a bible believer is against contraception, they reference verses like 1 Tim 2:15 and Gen 38:9-Often, when a Bible believer is against contraception, they reference verses like 1 Tim 2:15 and Gen 38:9-10, but those verses are out of context. One talks about wives and their husbands, and the other is about a guy who hated his brother. The Bible doesn’t speak on contraception, thus no one can claim it a sin or not a sin.
Continue readingThe Story of Abraham Pt.2 (Genesis chapters 19-25)
This is part two of my look at the story of Abraham in Genesis chapters 19-25. You can read Part 1 featuring chapters 12-18 here.
Continue readingThe Story of Abraham Pt.1 (Genesis chapters 12-18)
This is part one of an overview of the story of Abraham. This will look over Genesis 12-18. Part two can be read here.
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