by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of JOSHUA Title This is the first of the 12 historical books, and it gained its name from the exploits of Joshua, the understudy whom Moses prayed for and commissioned as a leader in Israel (Nu 27:12–23). “Joshua” means “Jehovah saves,” or “the Lord is...
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Fifth Book of Moses Called DEUTERONOMY Title The English title “Deuteronomy” comes from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) mistranslation of “copy of this law” in 17:18 as “second law,” which was rendered Deuteronomium in the Latin version (Vulgate). The Hebrew title of...
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Fourth Book of Moses Called NUMBERS Title The English title “Numbers” comes from the Greek (LXX) and Latin (Vg.) versions. This designation is based on the numberings that are a major focus of chaps. 1–4 and 26. The most common Hebrew title comes from the fifth...
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Third Book of Moses Called LEVITICUS Title The original Hebrew title of this third book of the law is taken from the first word, translated “And He called.” Several OT books derive their Hebrew names in the same manner (e.g., Genesis, “In the beginning”; Exodus,...
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Second Book of Moses Called EXODUS Title The Greek Septuagint (LXX) and the Latin Vulgate versions of the OT assigned the title “Exodus” to this second book of Moses, because the departure of Israel from Egypt is the dominant historical fact in the book (19:1). In...
