The words, emptied from vessel to vessel, are so suggestive! The Holy Spirit in making use of such an expression means more than we may think from a surface or careless reading. The figure has to do with wine-making. It tells one of the methods used in producing a clear, rich, well-refined wine. It is poured into a vessel and allowed to stand for a certain length of time under respective circumstances perhaps of heat, cold, light of darkness. Then it is poured again into another.
Take Heed - The Greek word means to see, to be aware of, look towards, be perceptive of. When the Old Testament was translated...
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Beersheba was a city in ancient Israel in the southern part of the land. To the south of Beersheba was the Negev Desert, so...