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The Old Testament is comprised of the writings of ancient Israel held sacred by both Jews and Christians.

The Old Testament contains 39 (Protestant) or 46 (Catholic) or more (Orthodox and other) books, divided, very broadly, into the Pentateuch (meaning "five books"), the historical books, the "wisdom" books and the prophets.

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Why did Abraham lie to Pharaoh about Sarah being his sister in Gen 12?

It says that Abraham feared for his life (Gen 12:12). Does this mean Abraham didn't trust God in spite of the NT view that Abraham was a man of faith (Heb 11:8-12, Gal 3:9)? Why is the repeated mistake with Abimilech then recorded in Gen 20?
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Why is the Old Testament included in the bible if we are no longer under those old laws?

If we are no longer under old laws, why is it necessary to read the Old Testament?
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Why do the Jews in the OT in Joshua, Kings, Chronicles always list their war spoils after each battle?

I have my doubts of the motivations, as we only ever hear of how great it was to fight enemy X and take their women, sheep and gold. Is this a fair statement? Why don't the Hebrews ever attack neighbours just for being evil, but always remember to…
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How do we know that the Old Testament was accurately passed down/preserved pre-Dead Sea Scrolls & Septuagint?

What evidence is there that the OT was accurately passed down. Muslims claim they were corrupted - what is the likelihood of this?
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Moses not entering the promised land analogous to a believer not entering heaven

God likes to show his plans for the future through what he does today. God did a lot of things in the old testament that reflected his plan of salvation for the whole world. An example is asking Abraham to sacrifice his own son Isaac and then…
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Connection between the serpent in the garden of Eden and the brass serpent

We are told in the Bible that the serpent deceived Adam and Eve and that same serpent was used by Moses as sign of healing to those were bitten by snakes in the wilderness. What is the significance of the serpent in the bible in connection to the…
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Why was Lot's wife judged for looking back?

Was the warning from the angel to not look back solely a test of obedience or may there have been more of a reason? Ex.33:20 says “You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live!" God (Son of God) is seen in veiled form in His interactions…
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Where in Old Testament is said something like we must be cautious reading it because prophets can make mistakes?

A week ago I was reading Matthew, and at Mt 2:15 and 2:17 he write about Old Testament prophecies. Searching for it, maybe in Jeremiah, I read something like 'we must be cautious reading the Holy Scriptures because prophets can make mistakes'. I…
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What tribe was Joshua from?

I'm listening to a sermon about Aachen (from Joshua 7), when Joshua brings everybody in Israel before God, tribe by tribe, then clan by clan, then family by family. As I'm listening, I am wondering how closely related to Aachen Joshua was.…
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Phonetic sound of Uzziah

I am searching for a bible character whose name starts with the short u or /ʌ/ sound for my project. Can I use the name Uzziah? Or is there any other bible character whose name has the short u or /ʌ/ sound. Please advise. I am so glad to have found…
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Ten commandments contradiction

Does the new testament override, or replace the commandment of honor your mother and father, and thy shall not murder?
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How old is the Old Testament?

How old is the Old Testament and, like the New Testament, are there multiple versions (i.e. - according to Matthew, Mark, Luke & John)?
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We can't say for sure when angels were created, but can we even say if angels were created at all?

So over the summer I was on a mission trip and was thinking of angels protecting us while we were in some sketch situations, then later I began to ask myself where in the Bible does it say angels were created? The only evidence I have found is in…
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What does it mean for a person to be 'Old Testament'?

The context of this question as follows: In the Peaky Blinders there is a scene in which Alfie Solomons, an orthodox Jew taunts Arthur Shelby for his newfound faith to which Arthur replies he is 'Old Testament' so as to intimidate him. I was under…
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How did the sabbath come to be? Who started it? Is it the same now? What is the Lord's day?

How did the sabbath come to be? and who started it Genesis 2;3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it; because that in it he rested from all his work which God created and made. Is it the same now? Exodus 31;16-17 Wherefore the…
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