(出03)荆棘火焰中的“使者” (Exodus 3)The “Messenger” in the Burning Thornbush

(出03)荆棘火焰中的“使者” (Exodus 3)The “Messenger” in the Burning Thornbush (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面) Exodus 3:2 says: The angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in flames of fire from within a thorn bush. Moses looked and saw that though the thorn bush was on fire, it did not burn up. This… Continue reading (出03)荆棘火焰中的“使者” (Exodus 3)The “Messenger” in the Burning Thornbush

(创48)如 以 法 莲 玛 拿 西 (Genesis 48) Like Ephraim and Manasseh

(创48)如 以 法 莲 玛 拿 西 (Genesis 48) Like Ephraim and Manasseh (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面) Genesis 48:20 says, “On that day, he blessed them, saying, ‘By you, Israel will bless, saying, ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.”’ Thus, he placed Ephraim above Manasseh.” Why do the… Continue reading (创48)如 以 法 莲 玛 拿 西 (Genesis 48) Like Ephraim and Manasseh

(创46)七十如一 Genesis 46: Seventy as one

(创46)七十如一 Genesis 46: Seventy as one (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面) In Genesis 46, verse 27, it states: “…the total number of Jacob’s family coming to Egypt was seventy.” There are several “issues” here: First, among these 70 people, daughters and granddaughters are counted, but the number of daughters-in-law is not… Continue reading (创46)七十如一 Genesis 46: Seventy as one

(创42-44)战胜嫉妒心(Genesis 42-44) Overcoming Jealousy

(Genesis 42-44) Overcoming Jealousy (创42-44)战胜嫉妒心 (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面) In Genesis 42-44, Joseph, who was previously enslaved and imprisoned by his brothers due to jealousy, now stands before them as the Egyptian prime minister. Unrecognized by his brothers, they approach him seeking to buy grain during a famine. Surprisingly, Joseph,… Continue reading (创42-44)战胜嫉妒心(Genesis 42-44) Overcoming Jealousy

(创40,41)为什么两年?Genesis 40 and 41: Why two years?

(创40,41)为什么两年?Genesis 40 and 41: Why two years? (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面) Genesis 40 mentions Joseph seeking help from his soon-to-be-released prison mate, but the mate forgets him after release. Genesis 41 explains that Joseph, for this reason, spent an additional two years in prison. Joseph’s story is intricate, and upon… Continue reading (创40,41)为什么两年?Genesis 40 and 41: Why two years?

(创32)与天奋斗 “Struggle with Heaven” (Genesis 32)

(创32)与天奋斗 “Struggle with Heaven” (Genesis 32) (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面) I’ve been pondering the meaning of Genesis 32:28, where Jacob is renamed Israel, signifying ‘he who will struggle with G-d.’ This translation, ‘struggle with G-d,’ seems perplexing. Isn’t it something atheists might say, akin to what Mao said, ‘endless joy… Continue reading (创32)与天奋斗 “Struggle with Heaven” (Genesis 32)