Tag: animals
Biblical Principle #357: Samson Killed a Lion
Biblical Principles List Principle Samson killed a lion with his bare hands. Explanation From his youth, the Holy Spirit came upon Samson. 24 So the woman bore a son and called his name Samson; and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him. 25 And the Spirit of the Lord began to proceed out with…
Biblical Principle #316: Israelite Care for Birds
Biblical Principles List Principle In the Law of Moses, God instructed Israel regarding birds’ nests and the treatment of eggs, young birds, and their mother. Explanation GOD told Israel through Moses: 6 “If a bird’s nest happens to be before you along the way, in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or…
Biblical Principle #315: Leave the Treading Ox Unmuzzled
Biblical Principles List Principle God told the Israelites not to place a muzzle on an ox while treading grain. Explanation For most Principles, much can be said in explanation and the challenge is keeping this section concise. This is not one of those. 4 “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the…
Biblical Principle #313: Israelites to Help Their Neighbor
Biblical Principles List Principle Not only did God tell the Israelites to love their neighbor, but also to help them when in need. Explanation We previously established GOD’s instruction for Israel to love their neighbor as themselves. GOD also gave examples of applying this principle by commanding the Israelites in the Law of Moses to…
Biblical Principle #303: Israelites Not to Cook Goat in Its Mother’s Milk
Biblical Principles List Principle God told Israel in the Law of Moses not to cook a goat in its mother’s milk. Explanation We have previously established that the Law of Moses gave numerous dietary restrictions for Israel. Sometimes the practical value in these instructions—that is, the reason why GOD gave the command—is obvious; other times,…
Biblical Principle #302: Israelites Not to Eat Fat
Biblical Principles List Principle God told Israel in the Law of Moses not to eat animal fat in certain situations. Explanation Animal fat was used in certain sacrifices under the Law of Moses, so GOD told Israel to stay away from eating those fats, specifically. GOD also forbid eating the fat of animals that died…
Biblical Principle #301: Eating Blood Forbidden
Biblical Principles List Principle The Law of Moses forbid Israelites, and the Gentiles living among them, from eating or drinking blood. Explanation GOD commanded Moses, saying: 8 And you shall say to them, Whatever man of the children of Israel, or of the sons of the proselytes dwelling among you, shall offer a whole burnt…
Biblical Principle #300: Israel’s Handling of Dead Animals
Biblical Principles List Principle The Law of Moses included instructions about eating and cleanliness for an Israelite who encountered a dead animal. Explanation What was an Israelite to do in the situation that they encountered an animal’s carcass, such as one among their herd that had died in their field? What if that animal was…
Biblical Principle #298: Israelites Not to Eat ‘Unclean’
Biblical Principles List Principle The Law of Moses distinguished between creatures that were clean and unclean, and Israel was forbidden from eating the unclean. Explanation In the Law of Moses, GOD gave Israel specific dietary guidelines regarding what they were permitted to eat and what was forbidden. Anything GOD said was unclean was disallowed from…
Biblical Principle #289: Law of Moses Forbid Bestiality
Biblical Principles List Principle The Law of Moses forbid Israelite bestiality. Explanation Bestiality is defined as a man or woman having sex with an animal. In the Law of Moses, GOD told Israel not to engage in bestiality because it is a perversion. 23 Nor shall you mate with any animal, to defile yourself with…