Tag: Gentiles
Biblical Principle #378: David Wrote Psalm 59 When Saul Tried to Kill Him
Biblical Principles List Principle David wrote Psalm 59 when he was escaping King Saul who sought to kill him. Explanation We previously established how the Psalms are a collection of individual writings, by multiple writers, over the span of hundreds of years. One of the earliest psalms is Psalm 59 (Psalm 58 in the Septuagint).…
Biblical Principle #309: Israel to Treat Gentile Residents Fairly
Biblical Principles List Principle God commanded Israel, after they had taken possession of the land, to treat any foreigners living among them in the land with fairness. Explanation Prior to entering the land of Canaan, GOD told Israel through Moses: 23 ‘When you come into the land the Lord your God gives you … 33…
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 #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 #299: Israel’s Dietary Laws
Biblical Principles List Principle Israel was to keep strict dietary laws. Explanation Here are the details of Israel’s dietary guidelines: Clean Animals As we previously established, clean animals could be eaten, which included:
Biblical Principle #290: Israel Cautioned Against Sexual Sins
Biblical Principles List Principle God cautioned Israel to avoid the sexual sins of the Gentile nations that He was driving out of Canaan before them. Explanation We have previously covered a number of specific Principles GOD gave to Israel through Moses in the Law regarding abstaining from sexual sins: Immediately after concluding these regulations, GOD…
Biblical Principle #267: Law on Charging Interest
Biblical Principles List Principle The Law of Moses allowed an Israelite to charge interest to a foreigner but not to a fellow Israelite. Explanation GOD explained to Moses why He would allow Israelites to charge interest payments to Gentiles, but not to their brethren: 19 “You shall not exact interest from your brother, interest for…
Biblical Principle #266: Israel’s Law for Acquiring Slaves
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, God gave Israel guidelines for owning slaves. Explanation Like all ancient cultures, slavery was an acceptable aspect of Israelite culture. However, as part of the Law of Moses, GOD gave specific instructions for the selection, care, protection, and release of slaves. Acquiring Slaves 44 As for…