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@JonByers186054 The Hebrew phrase in Dt 24:1 is ʿerwat dāvār—“a shameful thing” or “matter of nakedness.” It’s ambiguous by design. If it clearly meant adultery, there would’ve been no debate. And if adultery were the issue, Moses wouldn’t have all...

@JonByers186054 The Hebrew phrase in Dt 24:1 is ʿerwat dāvār—“a shameful thing” or “matter of nakedness.” It’s ambiguous by design. If it clearly meant adultery, there would’ve been no debate. And i

Dt 24:1 debate

@JonByers186054 Also, Jesus explicitly bases His teaching on Gen 2, not Dt 24. H

@JonByers186054 Also, Jesus explicitly bases His teaching on Gen 2, not Dt 24. He sets God’s original intent above Moses’ accommodation. That’s not “reaffirming” Dt 24—it’s correcting the abuse of it

@JonByers186054 I didn’t leave out v9. I just didn’t pretend it overrules v8. Jesus literally says Moses “permitted” divorce—he doesn’t say God commanded or affirmed it. The Greek word in Mt 19:8 is ἐπέτρεψεν (epetrepsen), which means “allowed” or “...

@JonByers186054 I didn’t leave out v9. I just didn’t pretend it overrules v8. Jesus literally says Moses “permitted” divorce—he doesn’t say God commanded or affirmed it. The Greek word in Mt 19:8 is

Mt 19:8 commentary

@JonByers186054 What? Jesus affirmed the Genesis model of mutual unity in marriage. He taught that Moses’ regulations were concessions, but God’s intent from creation was always lifelong, one-flesh union, not domination or dismissal. I won't repent ...

@JonByers186054 What? Jesus affirmed the Genesis model of mutual unity in marriage. He taught that Moses’ regulations were concessions, but God’s intent from creation was always lifelong, one-flesh un

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-30

@Son_of_Most_Hi @Chainsaw59598 In Mt 19:3-9, the Pharisees ask Jesus if it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason. Jesus responds by pointing back to Ge 1:27 and Ge 2:24, emphasizing that God created marriage as a lifelong union. He t...

@Son_of_Most_Hi @Chainsaw59598 In Mt 19:3-9, the Pharisees ask Jesus if it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason. Jesus responds by pointing back to Ge 1:27 and Ge 2:24, emphasizing t

Ge 1:27 Ge 2:24 Mt 19:3-9 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-19

@Matthew56193629 @BretArrigo @sher_qw @mtnhousewife No. Lot’s righteousness was

@Matthew56193629 @BretArrigo @sher_qw @mtnhousewife No. Lot’s righteousness was not able to save anyone. If you don’t believe the following texts, what more can be said? Even Moses tried to offer him

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-19

@Matthew56193629 @BretArrigo @sher_qw @mtnhousewife Sigh. Did they believe the message because of the message or just because Cornelius did? They were already God-fearers…does that matter? Why didn’t Lot’s sons-in-law believe? Why did so many follow...

@Matthew56193629 @BretArrigo @sher_qw @mtnhousewife Sigh. Did they believe the message because of the message or just because Cornelius did? They were already God-fearers…does that matter? Why didn’t

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-18

@9999stacker @AlypiusThe_Wild @smashbaals Ex 2:1-2⎯Of Moses, it is written: "Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three...

@9999stacker @AlypiusThe_Wild @smashbaals Ex 2:1-2⎯Of Moses, it is written: "Now a man *from the house of Levi* went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and when s

Ex 2:1-2 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-26

@LostinAusten27 @taylorsschumann It doesn’t need to mention the death penalty. T

@LostinAusten27 @taylorsschumann It doesn’t need to mention the death penalty. There is a basis for the death penalty early in Genesis before Moses: "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his

Ge 9:6 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-14

Wasn't it Moses' mother who protected the baby Moses by putting him in a basket so he wouldn't be murdered? Isn't God our ultimate helper? How then is it dangerous for a man to help? Didn't the Proverbs 31 wife provide? Deborah presided over the w...

Wasn't it Moses' mother who protected the baby Moses by putting him in a basket so he wouldn't be murdered? Isn't God our ultimate helper? How then is it dangerous for a man to help? Didn't the Prov

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-07

@jtdxn_ Abortion or worse, discarding babies was common in the early days of the church. What did the church do? Criminalize throwing out babies? Or did they go around and rescue them and raise them? Moses made divorce legal. Jesus said it was becau...

@jtdxn_ Abortion or worse, discarding babies was common in the early days of the church. What did the church do? Criminalize throwing out babies? Or did they go around and rescue them and raise them?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-24

@pauldirks Are you suggesting that what Moses permitted was nor right? Was horrendous for the family and women? “They said, 'Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send his wife away.' But Jesus said to them, 'Because of your ha...

@pauldirks Are you suggesting that what Moses permitted was nor right? Was horrendous for the family and women? “They said, 'Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send his wife

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-24

8. "Repeal no-fault divorce laws"⎯Even under Israel's theocracy, Moses allowed for divorce without specifying precisely what the fault was nor approving of divorce (Jesus clearly stated that it was not this way from the beginning and scripture states...

8. "Repeal no-fault divorce laws"⎯Even under Israel's theocracy, Moses allowed for divorce without specifying precisely what the fault was nor approving of divorce (Jesus clearly stated that it was no

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-12

@Torncurtainorg @DustyMayT @NateSchlomann Moses was also not a priest. Aaron was

@Torncurtainorg @DustyMayT @NateSchlomann Moses was also not a priest. Aaron was a lesser authority than Moses.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-30

@ymmotrojam @CherylSchatz @JollyStine @ronhenzel @peace_got @MikeWingerii Why on earth are pastors and elders so possessive about “their job”? Moses said: “But Moses replied, 'Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the Lord's people were prop...

@ymmotrojam @CherylSchatz @JollyStine @ronhenzel @peace_got @MikeWingerii Why on earth are pastors and elders so possessive about “their job”? Moses said: “But Moses replied, 'Are you jealous for my

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-29

@MikeWingerii @mosesm276 “…you've decided I'm wrong and are able to rebuke me before even hearing out what I have said.” Isn’t that interesting. Isn’t this exactly what you did to Egalitarian scholars without making sure you understood them right fi...

@MikeWingerii @mosesm276 “…you've decided I'm wrong and are able to rebuke me before even hearing out what I have said.” Isn’t that interesting. Isn’t this exactly what you did to Egalitarian scholar

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-29

@MikeWingerii @mosesm276 Curious how you have the time to provide a full length response to defend yourself (when it wasn’t even really necessary) but don’t have the time to respond to someone pleading with you to rescind your call for egalitarians t...

@MikeWingerii @mosesm276 Curious how you have the time to provide a full length response to defend yourself (when it wasn’t even really necessary) but don’t have the time to respond to someone pleadin

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-27

@SKokenos @smashbaals A disciple will eventually be a discipler of others. Whether or not they become full time pastors or not is not the concern. There are no limitations except those based on character and being sound in the faith. Even Moses sai...

@SKokenos @smashbaals A disciple will eventually be a discipler of others. Whether or not they become full time pastors or not is not the concern. There are no limitations except those based on chara

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-15

@peace_got @iheartJ37 @JollyStine @pastherandie @Robert_S_Morley @MargMowczko @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii But the priesthood is not the highest authority in the theocracy. It was leaders like Moses. Deborah was like the Moses of her time...

@peace_got @iheartJ37 @JollyStine @pastherandie @Robert_S_Morley @MargMowczko @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii But the priesthood is not the highest authority in the theocracy. It was leaders

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-11

@Torncurtainorg @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii Her authority was not as a priest but as

@Torncurtainorg @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii Her authority was not as a priest but as the mouthpiece of God to the king and the people. Moses wasn’t a priest either…

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-05

@ReformedRant Also, in Ex 15:20, Miriam is identified as a “prophetess,” and she leads the women in song and dance after the crossing of the Red Sea, further demonstrating her leadership and influence. In Num 12:1-2, Miriam and Aaron speak against M...

@ReformedRant Also, in Ex 15:20, Miriam is identified as a “prophetess,” and she leads the women in song and dance after the crossing of the Red Sea, further demonstrating her leadership and influence

Ex 15:20 Num 12:1-2 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-20

@CiCi15206 @Jesus23222 Concerning the scriptures and traditions that contradict them: “'Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.' He was also saying to them, 'You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in ord...

@CiCi15206 @Jesus23222 Concerning the scriptures and traditions that contradict them: “'Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.' He was also saying to them, 'You are expe

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-07

In Numbers 11:29, Moses said, "Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, t

In Numbers 11:29, Moses said, "Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, that the Lord would put his Spirit upon them!" This was in response to the concern that some who were prophesying away fr

Numbers 11:29 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-15

@blitziod @muddymothball @godlywomanhood Moses permitted divorce but Jesus doesn’t. According to Steve one must be false? "Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?” Jesus replie...

@blitziod @muddymothball @godlywomanhood Moses permitted divorce but Jesus doesn’t. According to Steve one must be false? "Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certif

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@uncledando @ChristChurchTe1 @TomBuck What teachings of Paul, Peter, Moses and J

@uncledando @ChristChurchTe1 @TomBuck What teachings of Paul, Peter, Moses and Jesus do I reject? I claim to reject none. I hold Sarah and Ruth in contempt? On what basis? A HUSBAND who divorces h