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Despicable Names

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Question: Why do some of the names in the Old Testament have such bad meanings?  Can’t they be self-fulfilling prophecies? Laura Answer: What a great question!  We would like to add an explanation for people who are new to ancient Jewish wisdom. We frequently mention, on our TV show and in our resources, that every...

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Should we speak out?

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Question: A friend and her unmarried daughter just named the new born baby ‘Delilah’. We believe that names are important and this namesake is a strange pick. My wife asked me whether she should say anything to this Bible-believing Grandma. Do you have an opinion about this? ∼ Mark Answer: Dear Mark, We certainly do...

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