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Inns and Innkeeping
An “inn” in the world of the Bible might refer to one of several possibilities. It could be merely a place to stretch out on the ground for a night's sleep, or a room in someone's home situated by the highway. It could also be a public building where rent was charged and food would be served. An inn is…
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From Jerusalem to Jericho
Although Jericho is northeast of Jerusalem, travelers go “down” to Jericho. A traveler must come down from Jerusalem's height, approximately twenty-five hundred feet above sea level, to Jericho's depth, some eight hundred twenty-five feet below sea level. Although Jericho is northeast of Jerusalem, travelers go “down” to Jericho. The Jewish historian Josephus (A.D. 37–93) explained that the first-century road was…
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The Poor
What does God say about the poor in the Old and New Testaments? How should Christians approach the poor? Read more here.In the Bible, the “poor” refers to people whose lives are difficult (widows and orphans), people who have been displaced by war, and people who have nothing (Deut 15:11; Ps 82:3,4). “Poor” is also used to describe those who…
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Bread
Bread was a basic food and important symbol for people in the Ancient Near East. Find out how bread was important in Scripture.Bread has always been an important and basic food for people (Gen 3.19). In ancient times, bread was made at home by wives (Gen 18.6) and daughters (2 Sam 13.7-10). It was usually made fresh each day, but…
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Numbers in the Bible
Certain numbers have special significance in the Bible. Check out the list of these numbers and how they appear in Scripture. Certain numbers had special meanings in the ancient world and to the writers of the Bible. This chart gives some key examples. Keep in mind, however, that sometimes these numbers simply represent quantities and are not intended to be…
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Spices and Perfumes
The Bible frequently mentions spices and perfumes. Find out what each spice was used for and where it was referenced in the Bible. In the ancient Near East, most spices were considered to be a valuable luxury (1 Kgs 10.10,25; Ezek 27.17-22), especially those that had to be imported by traders and merchants from lands far away. Spices were used…
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