by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title As with each of the Minor Prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom God gave His message (1:1). Amos’ name means “burden” or “burden-bearer.” He is not to be confused with Amoz (“stout, strong”), the father of Isaiah (Is 1:1). Author and...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of JOEL Title The Greek Septuagint (LXX) and Latin Vulgate (Vg.) versions follow the Hebrew Masoretic Text (MT), titling this book after Joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from God (1:1). The name means “the Lord is God” and refers to at least a...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of HOSEA Title The title is derived from the main character and author of the book. The meaning of his name, “salvation,” is the same as that of Joshua (cf. Nu 13:8, 16) and Jesus (Mt 1:21). Hosea is the first of the 12 Minor Prophets. “Minor” refers to the...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of DANIEL Title According to Hebrew custom, the title is drawn from the prophet who throughout the book received revelations from God. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the Babylonian captivity (ca. 605–536 b.c.; cf. 1:1 and 9:1–3). Nine of the 12...
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...
