Bible Questions

What was the purpose of the ark? To wipe out wickedness but save Noah’s family, showing God’s justice and mercy working together.
Where did Cain get his wife? Uncertainty remains; likely other people existed; main point is humanity’s fall and ongoing rebellion.
Did Pharaoh sleep with Sarah? Unclear, but God intervened to protect Sarah; Abraham showed fear and immaturity in the situation
Who was Melchizedek? A mysterious king and priest seen as a theophany or prefiguration of Christ’s eternal priesthood.
Why doesn’t Jacob’s pillar count as God’s house? It was a human naming of a sacred site; God’s house later formally established with tabernacle and temple; physical worship matters.
Is circumcision redundant in saying “flesh”? Likely a translation issue; circumcision is a physical sign of covenant and foreshadowing spiritual transformation.
Does the Bible approve slavery? Slavery was cultural reality; Bible calls for respect and dignity of all humans, opposing dehumanization inherent in slavery.

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