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@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ In the Bible, the term "child" is often used to generally refer to someone who i
* Often the term "children" is used to refer to a person's descendants.
* The phrase "children of" can refer to being characterized by something. Some examples of this would be:
* children of the light
* children of obedience
* children of the devil
* children of the light
* children of obedience
* children of the devil
* This term can also refer to people who are like spiritual children. For example, "children of God" refers to people who belong to God through faith in Jesus.

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@ -13,12 +13,12 @@ The phrase "in Christ" and related terms refer to the state or condition of bein
* Depending on the context, different ways to translate "in Christ" and "in the Lord" (and related phrases) could include:
* "who belong to Christ"
* "because you believe in Christ"
* "because Christ has saved us"
* "in service to the Lord"
* "relying on the Lord"
* "because of what the Lord has done."
* "who belong to Christ"
* "because you believe in Christ"
* "because Christ has saved us"
* "in service to the Lord"
* "relying on the Lord"
* "because of what the Lord has done."
* People who "believe in" Christ or who "have faith in" Christ believe what Jesus taught and are trusting him to save them because of his sacrifice on the cross that paid the penalty for their sins. Some languages may have one word that translates verbs like "believe in" or "share in" or "trust in."

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@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ The term "inherit" refers to receiving something valuable from a parent or other
* In the New Testament, God promises that those who trust in Jesus will "inherit salvation" and "inherit eternal life." It is also expressed as, "inherit the kingdom of God." This is a spiritual inheritance that lasts forever.
* There are other figurative meanings for these terms:
* The Bible says that wise people will "inherit glory" and righteous people will "inherit good things."
* To "inherit the promises" means to receive the good things that God has promised to give his people.
* This term is also used in a negative sense to refer to foolish or disobedient people who "inherit the wind" or "inherit folly." This means they receive the consequences of their sinful actions, including punishment and worthless living.
* The Bible says that wise people will "inherit glory" and righteous people will "inherit good things."
* To "inherit the promises" means to receive the good things that God has promised to give his people.
* This term is also used in a negative sense to refer to foolish or disobedient people who "inherit the wind" or "inherit folly." This means they receive the consequences of their sinful actions, including punishment and worthless living.
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@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ All these terms refer to the commandments and instructions that God gave Moses f
* Depending on the context, the "law" can refer to:
* the Ten Commandments that God wrote on stone tablets for the Israelites
* all the laws given to Moses
* the first five books of the Old Testament
* the entire Old Testament (also referred to as "scriptures" in the New Testament).
* all of God's instructions and will
* the Ten Commandments that God wrote on stone tablets for the Israelites
* all the laws given to Moses
* the first five books of the Old Testament
* the entire Old Testament (also referred to as "scriptures" in the New Testament).
* all of God's instructions and will
* The phrase "the law and the prophets" is used in the New Testament to refer to the Hebrew scriptures (or "Old Testament")

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@ -6,17 +6,17 @@ A sign is an object, event, or action that communicates a special meaning.
* "Reminders" are signs that "remind" people by helping them remember something, often something that was promised:
* The rainbows God creates in the sky are signs to remind people that he has promised he will never again destroy all life with a worldwide flood.
* God commanded the Israelites to circumcise their sons as a sign of his covenant with them.
* The rainbows God creates in the sky are signs to remind people that he has promised he will never again destroy all life with a worldwide flood.
* God commanded the Israelites to circumcise their sons as a sign of his covenant with them.
* Signs can reveal or point to something:
* An angel gave shepherds a sign that would help them know which baby in Bethlehem was the newborn Messiah.
* Judas kissed Jesus as a sign to the religious leaders that Jesus was the one they should arrest.
* An angel gave shepherds a sign that would help them know which baby in Bethlehem was the newborn Messiah.
* Judas kissed Jesus as a sign to the religious leaders that Jesus was the one they should arrest.
* Signs can prove that something is true:
* The miracles performed by the prophets and apostles were signs that proved they were speaking God's message.
* The miracles that Jesus performed were signs that proved he was truly the Messiah.
* The miracles performed by the prophets and apostles were signs that proved they were speaking God's message.
* The miracles that Jesus performed were signs that proved he was truly the Messiah.
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@ -9,13 +9,13 @@ In general, a festival is a celebration held by a community of people.
* In some English translations, the word "feast" is used instead of festival because the celebrations included having a large meal together.
* There were several main festivals that the Israelites celebrated every year:
* Passover
* Festival of Unleavened Bread
* Firstfruits
* Festival of Weeks (Pentecost)
* Festival of Trumpets
* Day of Atonement
* Festival of Shelters
* Passover
* Festival of Unleavened Bread
* Firstfruits
* Festival of Weeks (Pentecost)
* Festival of Trumpets
* Day of Atonement
* Festival of Shelters
* The purpose of these festivals was to thank God and to remember the amazing things he had done to rescue, protect, and provide for his people.

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@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ A goat is a medium-sized, four-legged animal which is similar to a sheep and is
* Like sheep, goats were important animals of sacrifice, especially at Passover.
* Although goats and sheep can be very similar, these are some ways that they are different:
* Goats have coarse hair; sheep have wool.
* The tail of a goat stands up; the tail of a sheep hangs down.
* Sheep usually like to stay with their herd, but goats are more independent and tend to wander away from their herd.
* Goats have coarse hair; sheep have wool.
* The tail of a goat stands up; the tail of a sheep hangs down.
* Sheep usually like to stay with their herd, but goats are more independent and tend to wander away from their herd.
* In Bible times, goats were often the main source of milk in Israel.
* Goat skins were used for tent coverings and to make bags for holding wine.

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@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ There are several figurative ways that "hand" is used in the Bible:
* Expressions such as "hand over to" or "deliver into the hands of" refer to causing someone to be under the control or power of someone else.
* Some other figurative uses of "hand" include:
* To "lay a hand on" means to "harm."
* To "save from the hand of" means to stop someone from harming someone else.
* The position of being "on the right hand" means "on the right side" or "to the right."
* The expression "by the hand of" someone means "by" or "through" the action of that person. For example, "by the hand of the Lord" means that the Lord is the one who caused something to happen.
* To "lay a hand on" means to "harm."
* To "save from the hand of" means to stop someone from harming someone else.
* The position of being "on the right hand" means "on the right side" or "to the right."
* The expression "by the hand of" someone means "by" or "through" the action of that person. For example, "by the hand of the Lord" means that the Lord is the one who caused something to happen.
* Placing hands on someone is often done while speaking a blessing over that person.
* The term "laying on of hands" refers to placing a hand on a person in order to dedicate that person to God's service or to pray for healing.

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To seal an object means to keep it closed with something that makes it impossible to open without breaking the seal.
* Often a seal is marked with a design to show who it belongs to.
* Melted wax was used to seal letters or other documents that needed to be protected. When the wax cooled and hardened, the letter could not be opened without breaking the wax seal. The person who received the letter
would see the unbroken seal and know that no one had opened it.
* Melted wax was used to seal letters or other documents that needed to be protected. When the wax cooled and hardened, the letter could not be opened without breaking the wax seal. The person who received the letter would see the unbroken seal and know that no one had opened it.
* A seal was put on the stone in front of Jesus' grave in order to keep anyone from moving the stone.
* Paul figuratively refers to the Holy Spirit as a "seal" showing that our salvation is secure.

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@ -15,17 +15,17 @@ The term "strength" refers to physical, emotional, or spiritual power. To "stren
* In a spiritual sense, the phrase "strengthen your brothers" could also be translated as "encourage your brothers" or "help your brothers to persevere."
* The following examples show the meaning of these terms, and therefore how they can be translated, when they are included in longer expressions.
* "puts strength on me like a belt" means "causes me to be completely strong, like a belt that completely surrounds my waist."
* "in quietness and trust will be your strength" means "acting calmly and trusting in God will make you spiritually strong."
* "will renew their strength" means "will become stronger again."
* "by my strength and by my wisdom I acted" means "I have done all this because I am so strong and wise."
* "strengthen the wall" means "reinforce the wall" or "rebuild the wall."
* "I will strengthen you" means "I will cause you to be strong"
* "in Yahweh alone are salvation and strength" means "Yahweh is the only one who saves us and strengthens us."
* "the rock of your strength" means "the faithful one who makes you strong"
* "with the saving strength of his right hand" means "he strongly rescues you from trouble like someone who holds you safely with his strong hand."
* "of little strength" means "not very strong" or "weak."
* "with all my strength" means "using my best efforts" or "strongly and completely."
* "puts strength on me like a belt" means "causes me to be completely strong, like a belt that completely surrounds my waist."
* "in quietness and trust will be your strength" means "acting calmly and trusting in God will make you spiritually strong."
* "will renew their strength" means "will become stronger again."
* "by my strength and by my wisdom I acted" means "I have done all this because I am so strong and wise."
* "strengthen the wall" means "reinforce the wall" or "rebuild the wall."
* "I will strengthen you" means "I will cause you to be strong"
* "in Yahweh alone are salvation and strength" means "Yahweh is the only one who saves us and strengthens us."
* "the rock of your strength" means "the faithful one who makes you strong"
* "with the saving strength of his right hand" means "he strongly rescues you from trouble like someone who holds you safely with his strong hand."
* "of little strength" means "not very strong" or "weak."
* "with all my strength" means "using my best efforts" or "strongly and completely."
(See also: [faithful](../kt/faithful.md), [persevere](../other/perseverance.md), [right hand](../kt/righthand.md), [save](../kt/save.md))