Easy To Understand Answers To Questions About God, Life, And The Bible
Not many people go looking for skunks, but just in case you are looking for a skunk in the Bible, we looked for you. The only appearance our smelly little friend the skunk makes in the Bible in any form is a one time mention in a translation known as (The Message Bible). It should … Read more
The Bible makes no reference to the twelve disciples having children. Even so, it is very possible that at least some of twelve apostles did have kids. We know from Scripture that the Apostle Peter was married because he had a mother-in-law (Mathew 8:14). Most likely a few of the other disciples were married as … Read more
Welcome to another one of those interesting Bible questions. Does the Bible say anything about dental care? Job did say, “My breath is offensive to my wife” (Job:19:17), so we know they had their moments of bad breath problems. Did they have toothbrushes to brush their teeth with like we do today? (Proverbs 25:19) says … Read more
For true Christians, this is not a question that should have to be asked. Unfortunately, it is as believers that many of us have observed the reasons why this topic has to be dealt with. How should Christians be acting and behaving in restaurants? Why do some self-proclaimed Christians have “Restaurant Rage”? Christians In Church, … Read more
Triplets are far less common than twins, and definitely less common than giving birth to just one child at a time. This multiple birth event where a mother delivers three babies doesn’t happen often. Just a little more than 1 in 1000 births are trios. With this situation being a bit on the rare side, … Read more
Red-headed people account for one to two percent of the human population. They have often been characterized as having fiery tempers to go along with their red hair. It makes for a great Bible trivia question. How many people had red hair in the Bible? Two men in the Bible are believed to have had … Read more
We can all use a good laugh! The Bible does say, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). So with that being said, what are some funny Bible verses and scriptures to provide us with some of that much needed medicine. Funny Bible Verses (Numbers 22:28) Then the LORD opened the donkey’s mouth, and … Read more
What does the Bible say about snake handling? Is it a Biblical practice? The practice of snake handling can be traced back to a man named George Hensley and the Appalachian region of the U.S. around 1910. Fortunately, the amount of people who claimed to be snake handling Christians then, and today, are small in … Read more
Unicorns are indeed found in the Bible, but only in the King James Version. The original Hebrew word re’em was translated into the Greek word monokeros (meaning one horned) in the Septuagint. The Latin version used the word unicornis. When the King James Version came along, they used the word unicorn for their translation. It … Read more
Oh the wonders of technology! The creative minds that God has given the human race has produced so many amazing things, including the world’s smallest Bible. The Nano Bible The Nano Bible is considered to be the smallest Bible in the world. It is a tiny microchip the size of a grain of sugar in … Read more
For you songbirds out there who want to know if the Bible ever mentions anything about Jesus singing, the answer is yes. Admittingly, this is one of those questions that very few of us have probably ever thought to ask. However, now that we know the answer is yes, let’s take a look at where exactly … Read more
Did the sun really stand still in the Bible? The Day The Sun Stood Still Talk about an answered prayer, and a once in a lifetime miracle! One that God had never done before, and one he hasn’t done since, that we are aware of. (Joshua 10:12-14) On the day the LORD gave the Israelites victory … Read more
Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to heaven without them dying? There is a common quote that says nothing is certain in this world except death and taxes. The Bible even says it is appointed unto each person once to die (Hebrews 9:27). As for Enoch and Elijah from the Old Testament, death never … Read more
One person sneezes. Another person says, “God bless you.” The person who sneezed says thank you. It is a routine that has lasted for many generations. Why do we say “God bless you” when someone sneezes? Most of us are familiar with saying these words when someone sneezes, but how many of us have ever … Read more
The Bible refers to snow quite a number of times, 23 times in the New International Version to be exact. Perhaps the most well-known verse in the Bible about these ice crystals from the sky can be found in Isaiah. God speaks of our sins being like scarlet, but they shall be white as snow. … Read more
Locusts are large insects that are also known as grasshoppers. The Bible says John the Baptist had a diet that consisted of locusts and wild honey (Mark 1:6). The wild honey doesn’t sound so bad, but did he really eat grasshoppers? Locusts were among the foods that were allowed to be eaten under the Law … Read more
What are the most funny and unusual names in the Bible? The Bible Answer The Bible provides us with so many interesting things, including some very funny and unusual names of people. The following is our list of the Top Ten most funny and unusual names in the Bible. If most are being honest, after … Read more
A champion warrior from Gath, Goliath wore a bronze coat that weighed 125 pounds (1 Samuel 17:5). The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver’s beam, with the spearhead alone weighing in at 15 pounds (1 Samuel 17:7). It is quite obvious that David was dealing with a big strong man, … Read more
What was Bible Archaeology’s top discovery of 2016? Was it really a toilet? A number of discoveries in Bible archaeology could win the top spot for 2016. Even so, due to the uniqueness and somewhat interesting characteristics of the winner, our nod goes to damaged alters and a toilet. Yes, you did read that right. … Read more
If it was put to a vote as to what the most hated insect in the world is, mosquitoes would certainly rank near the top. These annoying little pests make it very difficult to enjoy God’s beautiful outdoors during warm summer evenings. They buzz in your ears, bite you, make you itch, and spread harmful … Read more
Samson from the Bible has always been portrayed as a man with big muscles. You will find it hard to come across a picture of the strongman in children’s Bible story books that doesn’t show him as having bulging muscles. Does the Bible say if Samson was a monster of a man with big muscles? … Read more
When you think about the twelve disciples, the thought of Jesus’ disciples being married isn’t something we often associate with these individuals. It’s an interesting question that is sometimes asked. Were any of the disciples married? Does the Bible say if any of the apostles ever said “I do”? The Disciple Peter Was Married Although … Read more
What was the practice of casting lots in the Bible? When they cast lots in the Bible, how was this different from divination? Should we cast lots today as a way to determine God’s will? The Bible Answer Casting lots was a practice that was done often in the Bible. For all of the times … Read more
Adam lived to be 930 years old (Genesis 5:5). While we are not told in the Bible how long Eve lived, it would be reasonable to assume she had a long life as well. We aren’t given any reason to believe otherwise. Knowing the first couple lived such long lives, and that God told them … Read more
Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Does God have a sense of humor?” What does the Bible say about this interesting question? Why Not? There’s no reason to think God doesn’t have a sense of humor. Most humans have a sense of humor, and we are made in his image (Genesis 1:27). When you think … Read more