Etymology Cain and Abel are traditional English renderings of the Hebrew names. It has been proposed that the etymology of their names may be a direct pun on the roles they take in the Genesis narrative. Abel (hbl) is thought to derive from a reconstructed word meaning 'herdsman', with the modern Arabic cognate ibil now specifically referring only …

A curse (also called an imprecation, malediction, hex, execration, malison, anathema, or commination) is any expressed wish that some form of adversity or misfortune will befall or attach to one or more persons, a place, or an object. In particular, "curse" may refer to such a wish or pronouncement made effective by a supernatural or spiritual powe…

Religion is a social-cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, morals, beliefs, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, and spiritual elements; however, there is no scholarly consensus over what precisely constitutes a religion. Different religio…

Samson was a legendary Israelite warrior and judge, a member of the tribe of Dan, and a Nazirite. His immense physical strength, which he used for 20 years against the Philistines, derived from his uncut hair. The biblical account states that Samson was a Nazirite, and that he was given immense strength to aid him against his enemies and allow him …

The biblical account states that Samson was a Nazarite, and that he was given immense strength to aid him against his enemies and allow him to perform superhuman feats, including slaying a lion with his bare hands and massacring an entire army of Philistines using only the jawbone of a donkey. However, if Samson's long hair were cut, then his Nazir…

Where is the Garden of Eden located today? Mesopotamia In the bible, they are said to have flowed through Assyria, namely today's Iraq. The exact location for Gihon and Pison is unknown. Gihon is associated with the land of Cush, which is located in the northeast of the Persian Gulf. So, having some boundaries, it means that the Garden of Eden is s…

Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage. Although the term martial art has become associated wi…

The biblical account states that Samson was a Nazarite, and that he was given immense strength to aid him against his enemies and allow him to perform superhuman feats, including slaying a lion with his bare hands and massacring an entire army of Philistines using only the jawbone of a donkey. However, if Samson's long hair were cut, then his Nazir…

A creator deity or creator god (often called the Creator) is a deity or god responsible for the creation of the Earth, world, and universe in human religion and mythology. In monotheism, the single God is often also the creator. A number of monolatristic traditions separate a secondary creator from a primary transcendent being, identified as a prim…

Who is the most famous soothsayer? Calchas, in Greek mythology, the son of Thestor (a priest of Apollo) and the most famous soothsayer among the Greeks at the time of the Trojan War. He played an important role in the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon that begins Homer's Iliad. What is a myth? Myths are stories that are based on tradition. Som…

The biblical account states that Samson was a Nazarite, and that he was given immense strength to aid him against his enemies and allow him to perform superhuman feats, including slaying a lion with his bare hands and massacring an entire army of Philistines using only the jawbone of a donkey. However, if Samson's long hair were cut, then his Nazir…

The biblical account states that Samson was a Nazarite, and that he was given immense strength to aid him against his enemies and allow him to perform superhuman feats, including slaying a lion with his bare hands and massacring an entire army of Philistines using only the jawbone of a donkey. However, if Samson's long hair were cut, then his Nazir…

A pregnancy is divided into trimesters: the first trimester is from week 1 to the end of week 12. the second trimester is from week 13 to the end of week 26. the third trimester is from week 27 to the end of the pregnancy. How to have a healthy pregnancy A healthier body = A healthier baby. Take a prenatal or one-a-day vitamin with folate each day.…

We March! We Cry! We Sing! We Shout! We Even Riot! We do all these things hoping that they will somehow proclaim to the other nations, a loud but clear message that “Black Lives Matter!” But in the midst of all our efforts, could it be possible that we have neglected the key elements that would drive this message home! Not only to the other nations…

Ecclesiasticus, also called the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, deuterocanonical biblical work (accepted in the Roman Catholic canon but noncanonical for Jews and Protestants), an outstanding example of the wisdom genre of religious literature that was popular in the early Hellenistic period of Judaism (3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE). This b…

What is musical production? Music production is the process of developing, creating and refining recorded music for public presentation. Music production can refer to the entire lifecycle of a piece of music—from songwriting and composition to recording and sound design to mixing and mastering. What does the Bible say about music? Musical ability i…

The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the brain during adolescence? Here are 7 things to know about the teen brain: 1. The brain reaches its biggest size in early adolescence. For girls, the brain reaches its biggest size around 11 years old. For boys, the brain reaches its biggest size around…

1. It can store an estimated 2,500,000 gigabytes According to Paul Reber, Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University, the human brain can store an estimated 2,500,000 gigabytes. That’s equivalent to 300 years worth of TV shows. 2. The human attention span is shorter than a goldfish Research shows that the average attention span has decrease…

What is cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant drug, which means that it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the rest of the body. Cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca bush (Erythroxylum coca), which is native to South America.1 The leaf extract is processed to produce three different forms of cocaine: Cocaine hydrochloride: a fin…

The Brain-Music Connection Experts are trying to understand how our brains can hear and play music. A stereo system puts out vibrations that travel through the air and somehow get inside the ear canal. These vibrations tickle the eardrum and are transmitted into an electrical signal that travels through the auditory nerve to the brain stem, where i…

The Brain-Music Connection Experts are trying to understand how our brains can hear and play music. A stereo system puts out vibrations that travel through the air and somehow get inside the ear canal. These vibrations tickle the eardrum and are transmitted into an electrical signal that travels through the auditory nerve to the brain stem, where i…

Psalm 5 is within the genre of the morning prayer, because the morning was very important in the religions of the ancient Near East. Hence the verse 4 (3 in some versions). The Psalm opens with a lament, and continues with praise and requests that God punish evildoers. The psalmist describes the throat of the wicked as an open sepulcher. The Psalmi…

The Brain-Music Connection Experts are trying to understand how our brains can hear and play music. A stereo system puts out vibrations that travel through the air and somehow get inside the ear canal. These vibrations tickle the eardrum and are transmitted into an electrical signal that travels through the auditory nerve to the brain stem, where i…

Friendship It is normal to question your friendships and what they mean to you, if you find yourself questioning your friendships, a therapist might be able to guide you towards fostering better relationships. A therapist can help you improve your overall well being through relationship growth, as well as topics including social anxiety, loneliness…

Four unique forms of love are found in Scripture. They are communicated through four Greek words (Eros, Storge, Philia, and Agape) and are characterized by romantic love, family love, brotherly love, and God's divine love. Deuteronomy 6:5; Mark 12:30; Proverbs 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:1; Luke 9:62; 1 Peter 2:2; Luke 2:40; 1 Peter 5:8; Matthew 5:43-48 Joh…

Psalm 3 is the third Psalm of the Bible. It is a personal thanksgiving to God, who answered the prayer of an afflicted soul. David, deserted by his subjects, derided by Shimei, pursued for his crown and life by his ungracious son, turns to his God, makes his supplications, and confesses his faith.By Ezekiel Ben Israel

Psalm 2 is the second psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "Why do the heathen rage". Psalm 2 does not identify its author with a superscription. Acts 4:24–26 in the New Testament attributes it to David.By Ezekiel Ben Israel, Doyle Walker

Of all the New Testament writings, Revelation is the most difficult to interpret. Scholars differ about the exact meaning of some of the most important passages in the book. But its basic purpose remains clear: to reveal The Christ as Lord, triumphant over evil. Written by the aged disciple John while a prisoner on the Island of Patmos around A.D. …

Of all the New Testament writings, Revelation is the most difficult to interpret. Scholars differ about the exact meaning of some of the most important passages in the book. But its basic purpose remains clear: to reveal The Christ as Lord, triumphant over evil. Written by the aged disciple John while a prisoner on the Island of Patmos around A.D. …

The psalm's text is a reflection of David speaking to all sinners while addressing himself to Absalom. The message in the psalm is that the victories of sinners are only temporary and meaningless, and that only repentance can bring true happiness. It is a request to God for deliverance from past distresses.…

One surefire way to tell that your heart is hard is that you just can’t bring yourself to talk to anyone about anything of substance. When someone brings up a topic that hits a sensitive spot, you shut that conversation down. It’s normal to have areas in our lives that we’re not comfortable facing, but it’s another thing entirely if it leads to a c…

Psalm 1 gives a clear distinction between the righteous and the wicked. Wisdom literature in the Bible divides humankind into these two absolute categories and does not recognize a third. Another theme in wisdom psalms concerns the present fortunes and the ultimate destinies of human beings.By Ezekiel Ben Israel, Elisha Israel, Zephaniah Israel

In religion and theology, salvation is the saving of the soul from sin and its consequences. It may also be called deliverance or redemption from sin and its effects. Depending on the religion or even denomination, salvation is considered to be caused either only by the grace of God (i.e. unmerited and unearned), or by faith, good deeds (works), or…

Of all the New Testament writings, Revelation is the most difficult to interpret. Scholars differ about the exact meaning of some of the most important passages in the book. But its basic purpose remains clear: to reveal The Christ as Lord, triumphant over evil. Written by the aged disciple John while a prisoner on the Island of Patmos around A.D. …

The Book of Enoch is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Enoch contains unique material on the origins of demons and Nephilim, why some angels fell from heaven, an explanation of why the Genesis flood was morally necessary, and prophetic exposition of the thousand-year reign o…

The Book of Enoch is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Enoch contains unique material on the origins of demons and Nephilim, why some angels fell from heaven, an explanation of why the Genesis flood was morally necessary, and prophetic exposition of the thousand-year reign o…

The Book of Enoch is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Enoch contains unique material on the origins of demons and Nephilim, why some angels fell from heaven, an explanation of why the Genesis flood was morally necessary, and prophetic exposition of the thousand-year reign o…

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