The Bible, Annotated

Who were the Amorites?

Beth — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

I’m not clear on this one. Isn’t that a Star Trek reference?

Who were called “the children of lot”?

Beth — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Lot’s kids. Come on, people — get me some more difficult questions here!

What was the fate of Amalek?

Beth — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The Amalekites were bitter, violent enemies of the Hebrews. Eventually, the Israelites overcame the Amalekites’ superior military skill though a leverage buyout.

What is the meaning of “selah”?

Beth — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The word “selah” can be found in several places in the Psalms. It’s an unpronounceable sign used during musical presentations of scripture that literally means “begin freestyle rapping here.”

Was Sarai a relative of Abram?

Beth — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Yes — she was his wife. She was also Abram’s half sister (the other half was his half brother — long story).

What two Bible chapters are alike?

Beth — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Honestly, if you read them for long enough, they all start to sound alike.

What was the name of Potiphar’s wife?

Beth — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Mrs. P. (She could never get used to pronouncing “Potiphar.”)

What became of Moses

Beth — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

That’s what Moses’ wife said.

What is the meaning of “mizpah”?

Beth — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

A Mizpah was an ancient tower in which male children were allowed to go until they were of a certain age, after which they were barred from entering. They birthday after which a boy could not enter was known as his “bar-mitzpah.”

What was manna?

Beth — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 07:00:00 +0000

A lyric from an ancient Hebrew song. It went something like this: “Mana na na na na na na na na na na na na na na Goatman!”