by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title As with each of the 12 Minor Prophets, the prophecy bears the name of its author, which is generally thought to mean “the Lord hides” (cf. 2:3). Author and Date Little is known about the author, Zephaniah. Three other OT individuals share his name. He traces his...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title This prophetic book takes its name from its author and possibly means “one who embraces” (1:1; 3:1). By the end of the prophecy, this name becomes appropriate as the prophet clings to God regardless of his confusion about God’s plans for His people. Author and...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title The book’s title is taken from the prophet-of-God’s oracle against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. Nahum means “comfort” or “consolation” and is a short form of Nehemiah (“comfort of Yahweh”). Nahum is not quoted in the NT, although there may be an allusion to...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title The name of the book is derived from the prophet who, having received the word of the Lord, was commissioned to proclaim it. Micah, whose name is shared by others in the OT (e.g., Jdg 17:1; 2Ch 13:2; Jer 36:11), is a shortened form of Micaiah (or Michaiah) and...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title Following the lead of the Hebrew Masoretic text (MT), the title of the book is derived from the principal character, Jonah (meaning “dove”), the son of Amittai (1:1). Both the Septuagint (LXX) and the Latin Vulgate (Vg.) ascribe the same name. Author and Date...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title The book is named after the prophet who received the vision (1:1). Obadiah means “servant of the Lord” and occurs 20 times in the OT, referring to many other OT individuals. Obadiah is the shortest book in the OT and is not quoted in the NT. Author and Date...
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...
