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I am speaking as a person with a degree in linguistics here. Transliteration is NOT translation, but rather when a person selects a spelling configuration designed to approximate the sound from the "original" language to a target language, even transcending languages that do not use Roman letters. "Cat" and "gato" are not transliterations, but rather translations of a feline animal. Usually, we see transliterations when we see words that are "brought over" into English from languages that do not use our Roman letters (e.g. Japanese, Mandarin, Hebrew, Arabic, etc.). It is true that Jesus did not pronounce his name like we do in English now, but then again, are we even 100% sure of how he pronounced it with his own dialect of Hebrew (likely Aramaic), the language he spoke. Remember, Jesus was from a provincial area, one that was not highly regarded by the elites in Jerusalem, and their different accent and vocabulary was different from what was spoken as a "standard" language in Jerusalem. Remember this verse in Matthew 26:73: "After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, "Sure you are one of them too; for even your Galilean accent gives you away." Thus, how exactly Jesus pronounced his own name is uncertain and the same applies for the Divine name of YHWH. What is important is that we use these names as they are pronounced commonly in our languages.

I thought it was funny that Canada would become the 51st state. But the logistics would be daunting: who would take on Canada's $1.2 trillion dollar debt? Does the US really want a single state that large and that progressive (i.e. leftist)? And the questions go on and on... So if it is a joke, like all good jokes, they have or need to have a short life-span. So let's get over this and move on to more important things...

To eat them alone would be unappetizing, BUT when added as a supplement to other foods, you can't go wrong!

That's exactly what I order on those rare moments for "fast food"! But yes, eating insects would be a far healthier choice for a lot of us, but one has to get over the "yucky" factor. Yes, I have been to Japan twice and to Mexico many times, and those cultures are much more open to crickets and other insects for food.

The answer is very simple: Adam and Eve had MANY children, so the children married/procreated with their siblings and from that point the human population began to spread to many parts of the earth. Being so close to perfection, the genetic problems we now see with close relatives producing children would not have been a problem. As indicated in earlier posts, a completely new generation could result every 15 years or so, so doing the math, one can see a parabolic rise in the population rates, as giving birth (again, so close to perfection) would not have been as dangerous and painful to women as it is now. Thank goodness most women in the western world now decline to have more than 1-2 children, which helps to reduce the strain that humans are putting on planet earth.

BQ, you are still making progress, as we all are! Keep on struggling and you will break the awful tobacco habit! I am reminded of 1 Corinthians 9:27: "But I batter my body and bring it into servitude, lest having preached to others, I myself might be disqualified." So, it is a struggle and a battle to break free from what our bodies want and crave in order to turn them into vessels of honor to God, but it is possible!

Thank you for your honesty Sower; I appreciate the raw candor. God bless!

Is it not true that Jesus had more fondness for some apostles over other apostles? Additionally, could we not say that Jesus had a more intimate relationship with Peter, James and John over his other followers. For example, these three were often at key moments in the life of Jesus, such as the raising of the daughter of Jairus, and the transfiguration. There is no Biblical evidence of specialized treatment, but there was a special connection, a bond of kinship with the three versus the other nine apostles. Many of us experience this with our own children, even if they take a very wayward course. We love them no matter what, but we have "connections" that are highly nuanced between some children over others.

Thanks--Very insightful!

On the one hand, I understand Trump's concerns about the trade imbalances between the US and most other countries. Additionally, other countries have tariff like measures in place that block or reduce the importation of US goods and services. Bottom line: we Americans buy more goods and services than we sell to other countries. Still, most economists decry these newly imposed tariffs as they will penalize the average American consumer. Yes, we should manufacture more goods here like we used to, but how many of us are willing to work in mindless manufacturing jobs, as important as they are? How long would it take to gain permits for and build the large factories necessary to bring back jobs to America. I could go on and on, but I am in the middle of the tariffs debate and I scratch my head about which view is correct. Any insight would be helpful

Great chart! I wish it were clearer though. If you can post its URL, that would be great as I would like to study it. So Noah's father, Lamech, lived for about 80 years before Adam died, which would have allowed Lamech to "interview" Adam a lot, if such a scenario were possible. But I wonder if Adam was considered a pariah by all the humans at that time. Where did Adam and Eve live and how were they treated by their community? Was Adam the old sage for his community, being the oldest person on earth or one to be despised? Did Adam have regrets? Did he share in more detail with others about his encounter with the "serpent" or with his daily talks with the Lord before sinning? How long before his creation was his sinful encounter with the forbidden fruit. We will know these answers one day, but they fascinate me now.

I spend too much time viewing the news each day, with its focus on wars and reports of wars. It is all depressing. It is refreshing to spend a little time in here sharing some evangelizing and mutual encouragement. Blessed be ye!

So true Ghostdog! I am an English teacher and our students have so much trouble with Shakespearean literature that most teachers have given up and use modern day "translations" of the standard plays, such as Hamlet, Othello, etc. And of course, the KJV was written 5 years before Shakespeare's death. Language changes and what is readable at one time becomes increasingly difficult to read, so new translations are needed. The KJV has by far the most poetic language imaginable, but newer translations take advantage of more original texts that have been discovered in Israel over the decades.

Very interesting analysis. We all know that many people "worship" science as their proxy religion. Going forward, we can see that more humans could put their faith and hope in what AI can do for us all. It might very well be a ploy to dissuade us from serving our Creator. To be forthright, AI does/will have advantages and will bring about some improvement in the human condition, but then again, that is how the Devil works: he uses a little bit of "light" to make something abominable appear helpful and even good, as noted in 2 Corinthians 11:14: "And no wonder, for Satan himself keeps disguising himself as an angel of light."

It seems a lot of us here in this forum are seniors and so our time is limited, but I shudder what the world will look like when my little grandchildren are my age? What type of depravity will be considered normal then? But then again, Judgement Day will hopefully be here by then...

So true, my brother!

Would someone explain why this information is so concerning to Bible students? Is not spiritual apathy or even atheism with its emphasis on evolution or the decadence of American behavior of more concern than people who belong to the Islamic faith? I have traveled to four Muslim countries (Indonesia, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt) and I have seen a LOT of people who dress like Westerners and who are Muslim, but are not radicalized. Many speak English haltingly as they know that is the lingua franca and so to advance monetarily that is a necessity. They also have been very kind to us and and they love their families as we have mingled closely with them at their homes, etc. So, what is the issue?

Further thoughts: I have tried insects smothered in chocolate and honey in Japan and they are delicious. Bugs are an incredibly healthy food product, being almost entirely protein. Today, when eaten for food, the head, legs, wings, and abdomen are removed; everything else is eaten raw or cooked. The TV Shark Tank has had some pitches involving food products made out of insects (e.g. chips with insects, etc.). Not a bad way to live on a regular basis actually. I still prefer my occasional In & Out double, double with strawberry shake though!

In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the KJV says that the lad ate "husks" with the pigs, while other Bible translations use carob pods.

You are brave for sharing your experiences. I have always avoided disturbing images, especially when they are real, as these images leave damaging and muddy footprints in our minds, even years after viewing them. I am a high school teacher, and I see students huddle around a cell phone, I shudder at what they might be viewing together. Having a clean mind, to the degree we can, helps us to focus on the beauty of the gospel message.

Have you looked at Netflix lately? It seems that extreme violence, sex and the occult are featured, either overtly or covertly in most TV shows and movies. I have started so many movies to abandon viewing them after a few minutes...

Great question; I perceive you are asking about the mechanics of placing a human on a stake or cross, as some believe, as what occurred to Jesus. You make a good point about the weight involved with a 160lb man, plus the weight of the timber. We don't know how high the human was placed on the beam/s, nor how deep was the receiving shaft for the timber. A preliminary thought I have is that a wooden scaffold apparatus could have been used to lift up the stake/cross, especially useful at the hardest part of the lifting, which would have been at about 90 degrees up to the final resting spot of 180 degrees, i.e. vertical.

Bad guys are getting worse and more creative. Wait until they start using AI to find "better" ways to rip us all off!

You might want to check Tesla stock: is has fallen by 1/3 since the day of Trump's inauguration, which equates to many 10s of billions of dollars of "loss" for Musk.

Your question is confusing; could you restate it with different words please?