BIBLE

[sisterinchrist]

Subject: Bible knowledge

Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible.

But, do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq!

However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible.

The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar,

and Mesopotamia.

The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more

exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq,

means country with deep roots. Indeed, Iraq is a country

with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible.

Here's why:

Eden was in Iraq -- Genesis 2:10-14

Adam and Eve were created in Iraq -- Genesis 2:7-8

Satan made his first recorded appearance in Iraq -- Genesis 3:1-6

Nimrod established Babylon and the Tower of Babel was

built in Iraq -- Genesis 10: 8-9 7 and 11:1-4

The confusion of the languages took place in Iraq -- Genesis 11:5-11

Abraham came from a city in Iraq -- Genesis 11:31 and Acts 7:2-4

Isaac's bride came from Iraq -- Genesis 24:3-4 and 10

Jacob Spent 20 years in Iraq -- Genesis 27:42-45 and 31:38

The first world Empire was in Iraq -- Daniel 1:1-2 and 2:36-38

The greatest revival in history was in a city in Iraq -- Jonah 3

The events of the book of Esther took place in Iraq -- Esther

The book of Nahum was a prophecy against a city in Iraq -- Nahum

The book of Revelation has prophecies against Babylon,

which was the old name for the nation of Iraq -- Revelation 17 and 18

No other nation, except Israel, has more history and

prophecy associated with it than Iraq

used by permission of happy1

[SilentSon]

Subject: Bible knowledge

Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible.

But, do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq!

However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible.

The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar,

and Mesopotamia.

The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more

exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq,

means country with deep roots. Indeed, Iraq is a country

with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible.

Here's why:

Eden was in Iraq -- Genesis 2:10-14

Adam and Eve were created in Iraq -- Genesis 2:7-8

Satan made his first recorded appearance in Iraq -- Genesis 3:1-6

Nimrod established Babylon and the Tower of Babel was

built in Iraq -- Genesis 10: 8-9 7 and 11:1-4

The confusion of the languages took place in Iraq -- Genesis 11:5-11

Abraham came from a city in Iraq -- Genesis 11:31 and Acts 7:2-4

Isaac's bride came from Iraq -- Genesis 24:3-4 and 10

Jacob Spent 20 years in Iraq -- Genesis 27:42-45 and 31:38

The first world Empire was in Iraq -- Daniel 1:1-2 and 2:36-38

The greatest revival in history was in a city in Iraq -- Jonah 3

The events of the book of Esther took place in Iraq -- Esther

The book of Nahum was a prophecy against a city in Iraq -- Nahum

The book of Revelation has prophecies against Babylon,

which was the old name for the nation of Iraq -- Revelation 17 and 18

No other nation, except Israel, has more history and

prophecy associated with it than Iraq

used by permission of happy1

Did not know some of that..... thank you

Greg

[sisterinchrist]

Subject: Bible knowledge

Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible.

But, do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq!

However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible.

The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar,

and Mesopotamia.

The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more

exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq,

means country with deep roots. Indeed, Iraq is a country

with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible.

Here's why:

Eden was in Iraq -- Genesis 2:10-14

Adam and Eve were created in Iraq -- Genesis 2:7-8

Satan made his first recorded appearance in Iraq -- Genesis 3:1-6

Nimrod established Babylon and the Tower of Babel was

built in Iraq -- Genesis 10: 8-9 7 and 11:1-4

The confusion of the languages took place in Iraq -- Genesis 11:5-11

Abraham came from a city in Iraq -- Genesis 11:31 and Acts 7:2-4

Isaac's bride came from Iraq -- Genesis 24:3-4 and 10

Jacob Spent 20 years in Iraq -- Genesis 27:42-45 and 31:38

The first world Empire was in Iraq -- Daniel 1:1-2 and 2:36-38

The greatest revival in history was in a city in Iraq -- Jonah 3

The events of the book of Esther took place in Iraq -- Esther

The book of Nahum was a prophecy against a city in Iraq -- Nahum

The book of Revelation has prophecies against Babylon,

which was the old name for the nation of Iraq -- Revelation 17 and 18

No other nation, except Israel, has more history and

prophecy associated with it than Iraq

used by permission of happy1

Did not know some of that..... thank you

Greg

your welcome

[Guest Summer Sun]

Very interesting - and of course, especially in light of the news these days.

You might know the answer to a question I have....Gog and Magog get mentioned in the Bible (in Revelation, anyway, and I think somewhere else). I've heard that Gog is an old name for Russia, and that Magog is an old name for China....is this correct, or are they suppositions?

One more thing (as my fave TV detective, Columbo, would say) - where do we learn the information, the corresponding modern-day names for places in the Bible? (And does this have any bearing on places not mentioned in the Bible??)

In Christ

Summer Sun

[rfw]

Very interesting - and of course, especially in light of the news these days.

You might know the answer to a question I have....Gog and Magog get mentioned in the Bible (in Revelation, anyway, and I think somewhere else). I've heard that Gog is an old name for Russia, and that Magog is an old name for China....is this correct, or are they suppositions?

One more thing (as my fave TV detective, Columbo, would say) - where do we learn the information, the corresponding modern-day names for places in the Bible? (And does this have any bearing on places not mentioned in the Bible??)

In Christ

Summer Sun

First question: Gog and magog are mentioned in Ezekiel, magog in Genesis. Ezekiel calls them up as a kind of buzzword for any barbarous, strong people out of the north. In Barnes Notes, Gog is considered to be the king, Magog the nation. He also mentions places identified with these people that would fall within the region of Russia, but explains that a particular people is not necessarily meant, but a general opposition to God and His people. I've heard a few evangelists identify these peoples with those modern nations, but that was more during the height of the Cold War, when it was easy and "logical" to put these together in a supposed prophetic connection. I'm not saying there isn't a connection, but I tend to lean toward seeing Gog and Magog as spiritual shorthand for man's sinful and rebellious nature let loose. And in fulfillment of prophecy, this may be manifest through those modern-day nations.

Second question: Some modern day place names are essentially continuous (they've been around since their founding): Jerusalem, Damascus, etc. Others are archaeologists best guess based on historical records, digs, local tradition, etc. And some are lost to antiquity. Most Bible maps try to place ancient important sites, but if there is uncertainty, a question mark is placed in parentheses on the map.

[Guest Summer Sun]

Thank you for that! Much appreciated.