Scripture often associates hell with fire, heat and death. Read more about where the Bible discusses hell and what those passages say. In English Bibles, three different words are translated as “hell”: the Hebrew words Gehinnom and Sheol, and the Greek word Hades. The Hebrew word Gehinnom, means “Valley… Read More

Righteous, sacred, pure. Holiness encompasses all of these characteristics, and God, who is perfect and set apart from sin, is the ultimate example of holiness. Generally, the word “holiness” describes something that is considered sacred, godly, or spiritual. In the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament), the words for holiness have… Read More

As the Israelites entered the Promised Land they faced conflicts with other nations. Throughout these conflicts they learned that relying on God was crucial to their success in battle. Early Israel’s understanding of warfare is closely connected with their conception of God as a mighty warrior (Exod 15:3; Deut… Read More

What did God mean when he said “I Am” in Exodus 3? How did that help Moses relate to him and how can it help you, too? Find out now. When God commanded Moses to lead Israel out of slavery in Egypt into the promised land (Canaan), God had… Read More

Israel didn’t always have a king. Find out why the people wanted a king and the struggles and benefits that a monarchy brought to the nation. Although surrounded by nations that had been governed by kings for many years—Assyria, Babylonia, Egypt, and the nations of Canaan—kingship and a centralized… Read More

In the New Testament, Jesus is often referred to as “Lord.” Find out what this title means. The Greek word for “Lord” is kyrios, which may mean “master” or “sir.”  “Lord” should not be confused with “LORD”, the word that is printed in all capital letters (or small-caps) and… Read More

This title, which first appears in Exodus 3, is God’s personal name. Consequently, Jews regard it as especially holy. Read more about this name of God. God’s personal name appears over 5,700 times in the Old Testament. This name was revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exod 3.1-15). Read More

How is Satan depicted in the Bible? Where does he appear in the Old Testament and New Testament? Read more to find out. In the Old Testament, Satan (the “Accuser”) is described as: (1) a trouble-maker who causes King David to count the people of Israel, a secret that was… Read More

The phrase “son of God” appears several places in the Old Testament. But its most important usage is in the New Testament when it refers to Jesus. Many passages in the Jewish Scriptures, which Christians call the Old Testament, describe the people of Israel as God’s son or child… Read More

The term “Son of Man” has a rich context. It first appears in Daniel 7:13, but Jesus uses it to refer to himself throughout the Gospels. Read more about this phrase. In the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament), the expression “son of man” often refers simply to a human being. Read More