Adam and Eve, often considered a myth, reveal, through their names, humankind, and bountiful life. God said, "Let us make man (H120) in our image... So God created man in his own image..." (Genesis 1:26, 27). In Hebrew, both words for man are adam. Gender-sensitive...

Names in the Bible have profound meaning. They not only identify but expound character, personal attributes, and often are prophetic. Bible names of people, titles, places, events, and items have far-reaching meanings. Understanding the significance of names in the...

Figurative includes Noah's floodwaters, which preFIGURE another event later in prophecy. It can have literal and spiritual overtones, which the flood does. To grasp the literal and figurative meaning, let's look at prefigures. We continue with one of the best-known...

Literal and figurative language elements are widespread throughout the Bible. The deeper meaning of a common word like water will surprise you. Here’s another Bible-wide corroborative verse in this context of Noah’s flood and water. Examine what the figurative...