Modern Parallels–The USA in Babylonian Captivity (continued)
Barley in the Bible, part 13
We are in the midst of another chapter of the stories of Bible incidents involving barley. This one is found in Jeremiah, chapter 41, verse 8.
Jeremiah 41: 8 But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for
Barley in the Bible, part 12
This is a continuation of our series of messages which we have collectively entitled: “Barley in the Bible.” As with the previous message regarding the Seven Sons of Saul who were hanged on the first day of the barley harvest, this study will not
Barley in the Bible, part 11— The Seven Sons of Saul Hanged, continued
From where we left off in part 10…
Numbers 35:31 Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction [ransom] for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.
This does not merely mean there shall be no bribes to the judge.
Seven Sons of Saul Hanged at Barley Harvest — Barley in the Bible, part 10
The essays in this series of blog posts are from a series of audio messages which I presented in 1991. When I quote other works herein, it should be noted that any remarks enclosed in [brackets] are mine. More so than in the previous parts, significant revision has been made
Let us return now to the main theme of the 20 barley loaves which saved, i. e., delivered, the brotherhood of the 100 prophets from famine. To refresh our memories here is the passage:
2 Kings 4:42 And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of
In the last installment, we left off by remembering that barley is the grain which can thrive and grow to maturity in drought and in famine conditions. Let us consider barley in this condition in allegorical or symbolic terms. In Amos 8, we see the prophet explaining famine in a
Concerning Foods Ancient and Modern—Barley in the Bible, part 7
Editor’s Note: This is an edited and revised version of a series of lectures which I presented in 1991. When I quote other works, it should be noted that any remarks enclosed in brackets like this [ ] are mine. Also, all emphases, unless otherwise noted, are mine.
Previously in this
Ruth 3:8, 9a And it came to pass at midnight that the man was afraid and turned himself and behold a woman lay at his feet. And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth, thine handmaid, …
The New International Version renders the word “handmaid” as
Ruth, the Barley Bride—Barley in the Bible, part 5
Before we focus in on the barley-type aspect, we first need to address a very common and very important false teaching concerning Ruth. The church world in general follows the same line of thought such as this found in the Amplified Version’s notes. All emphases and comments within [brackets]
