Andy Erickson
@thatandyerickson.bsky.social
... prostitute," as if that's the end of it. This ending is so abrupt and out of place, with the ends justifying the means in the eyes of Jacob's sons, that the author must intend something. Otherwise it would not be included. What meaning, or connection might one draw here? Maybe Judges "own eyes"?
April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
... prostitute," as if that's the end of it. This ending is so abrupt and out of place, with the ends justifying the means in the eyes of Jacob's sons, that the author must intend something. Otherwise it would not be included. What meaning, or connection might one draw here? Maybe Judges "own eyes"?
Rules were required. Yahweh intended his people to be priests (Ex 15:6). They would faithfully believe and not require laws. With their failure they instead became a people _with_ priests (Ex 19:22-24).
April 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Rules were required. Yahweh intended his people to be priests (Ex 15:6). They would faithfully believe and not require laws. With their failure they instead became a people _with_ priests (Ex 19:22-24).