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（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)

（创28）伯特利 (Genesis 28) Bethel

(Genesis 28) Bethel (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面） On the weekend, my wife accompanied me for a walk, and we sat on a wooden chair, watching the sunset and the moon when we got tired. She asked me if I felt lonely when I walked alone usually. I said, “Not lonely,… Continue reading （创28）伯特利 (Genesis 28) Bethel

（创28）双生子的母亲 (Genesis 28) The Mother of Twins

(Genesis 28) The Mother of Twins (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面） Genesis 28:5 says, ‘Isaac sent Jacob away, and he went to Paddan-aram, to Laban the son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau.’ In the context of introducing Jacob’s upcoming travel, why does… Continue reading （创28）双生子的母亲 (Genesis 28) The Mother of Twins

（创25）我们怎么变成了亚伯拉罕的后代？ (Genesis 25) How did we become descendants of Abraham?

 (Genesis 25) How did we become descendants of Abraham? (Chat GPT translation from Chinese, edited by Mijiale, 中文在后面） How did we become descendants of Abraham? For many who have no biological relationship with Abraham, this is a strange question. Furthermore, from a broader perspective, isn’t our true Father the Creator, our Heavenly Father? In fact,… Continue reading （创25）我们怎么变成了亚伯拉罕的后代？ (Genesis 25) How did we become descendants of Abraham?