by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of EZEKIEL Title The book has always been named for its author, Ezekiel (1:3; 24:24), who is nowhere else mentioned in Scripture. His name means “strengthened by God,” which, indeed, he was for the prophetic ministry to which God called him (3:8, 9). Ezekiel...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of LAMENTATIONS Title “Lamentations” was derived from a translation of the title as found in the Latin Vulgate (Vg.) translation of the Greek OT, the Septuagint (LXX), and conveys the idea of “loud cries.” The Hebrew exclamation ‘ekah (“How,” which expresses...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of JEREMIAH Title This book gains its title from the human author, who begins with “the words of Jeremiah …” (1:1). Jeremiah recounts more of his own life than any other prophet, telling of his ministry, the reactions of his audiences, testings, and his...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of ISAIAH Title The book derives its title from the author, whose name means “The Lord is salvation,” and is similar to the names Joshua, Elisha, and Jesus. Isaiah is quoted directly in the NT over 65 times, far more than any other OT prophet, and mentioned...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
SONG OF SOLOMON Title The Greek Septuagint (LXX) and Latin Vulgate (Vg.) versions follow the Hebrew (Masoretic Text) with literal translations of the first two words in 1:1—”Song of Songs.” Several English versions read “The Song of Solomon,” thus giving the fuller...
