Phrases From The Bible

[Snowdoove]

Even when we lay down,we lay down on our own path of life.

Re: Phrases From the Bible

Phrase origin presents a fascinating opportuniy to learn about our cultural roots. For Example, many commonly used phrases in the English language find their origin in the Bible, offering a clear indicator that the Judeo-Christian faith has played a critical role in the roots of both English and American history.

Here are a few examples:

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.- this phrase originates from the same sentiment found in Ecclesiastes 9 - 'a living dog is better than a dead lion.'

A man after his own heart - is from Samuel 13:14 - "the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart."

Bite the dust -even this "cowboy" slang phrase finds its root in the Bible, originating in Psalm 72:9 -"They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him, and his enemies shall lick the dust."

Now that you have been informed about these phrases I have three more. I would like you to tell me and the others, what book of the Bible it comes from.

a. To everthing there is a season.

b. The handwritings on the wall and your number's up.

c. Good Samaritan.

Have fun figuring these out.

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[nebula]

I'm going to be lazy and not look up the references but . . .

a. To everthing there is a season.

Ecclesiastes

b. The handwritings on the wall and your number's up.

Daniel

c. Good Samaritan.

At least one of the Gospels

[Dad Ernie]

Okay Snowdoove, here you go:

a. To everthing there is a season.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

b. The handwritings on the wall and your number's up.

Daniel 5:24-28 Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written. 25 And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. 26 This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it. 27 TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting. 28 PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

c. Good Samaritan.

Luke 10:29-36 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

Sorry folks for spoiling the fun. Just think of it as you got your Bible reading done for the day.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[RGR]

There's a good book by D. James Kennedy-What If The Bible Had Never Been Written? that goes into detail about the Biblical influence on modern day Western civilization. It's well worth reading.

[hazel]

That sounds like a good read! Is it being sold in bookstores currently?

[Blood Stained Soul]

Greetings in our Lord! I find word studies fun...especially trying to figure out the Greek or Hebrew equivilant. I got a book from this Ministry one time that deals with the Hebrew Alphabet and their number values and meaning etc...Dr. Kennedy is a good read..I read his newsletter...I read somewhere about a book that dealt with what if Christ had not yet come...dealing with the Messiah having not come and it being the present time....not sure the name of it but it would make a great companion book to that Kennedy one. Blessings...