The latin peculium means private property, so that peculiar properly equals pertaining to the individual. In modern english the word has usually degenerated into a halfcolloquial form for extraordinary, but in biblical english it is a thoroughly dignified term for esp. Should i only start a bible reading plan in the new year. You can be a christian and stay around the wrong crowd, but you cannot be a part of gods peculiar treasure. It says now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people. Jesus told us to store up for yourselves treasures in heaven matthew 6. Jul 15, 2015 one verse that mentions us as peculiar treasures is exodus 19. Apr 17, 2020 the bible is full of proof that not only is he in control, but also that he is good exodus 34. John piper is founder and teacher of and chancellor of. Pin on the peculiar treasure biblical tips for gods. With the beginning of the katie weldon series with peculiar treasures, i finally got what i wanted. May god be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us. The verse peter wrote about gods chosen people being peculiar.
King james bible now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people. The church is the property of god, his purchased possession ephesians 1. We have treasures in the field, of wheat and of barley, and of oil and of honey. Even so, father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also matthew 6. Why jesus is the best treasure you have,heather holleman read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith. On that day, jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Our focus verse is a statement about what god considers to be real treasures. Ive been crocheting for about 2 years now and i love it. Solomons reference to the peculiar treasure of kings uses the very same hebrew word, cegullah, which god uses to describe his own chosen people. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The bible is full of proof that not only is he in control, but also that he is good exodus 34. And the lord hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments. Loved this verse, is one of my favorites and motivates me always to pray and give thanks to god.
Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Both became gods personal property, which is what the phrase peculiar special treasure means. This little blog space is one of my favorite places in the world. Mar 03, 2020 as we compare the different english translations of this verse and consider the alternative meaning of the word peculiar, it becomes clear that peculiar in this verse is referring to fact that believers are a special people because they were chosen from before the foundation of the earth to be gods own possession.
The bible mentions rewards that await the believer who serves the lord faithfully in this world. I suspect that was put there by the harperone publishers, not by the author. Do you ever find yourself feeling distant from god, but youre not sure why here are 7 questions you can ask when youre not feeling close to god. The answer is found in the words that came before this verse. He was a very astute man and a descendant of mahli, who was a descendant of levi son of israel.
The word used for provinces here and in ecclesiastes 5. And they shall be mine, saith the lord of hosts, in that day when i make up my jewels othe recurrence of the words, malachi 4. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, 6 and. That explains why peculiar was used in the kjv bible. It is likely due to a desire to avoid the suggestion of odd that modern translators have changed it to special, which carries a more positive implication. One verse that mentions us as peculiar treasures is exodus 19. This should help confirm that those who are offered a close, personal relationship with god are not many, are not common, and are certainly not unremarkable. Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a 1 peculiar treasure unto me above all people.
He said that if we obey him and keep his covenant, we are his treasures. Bible verses about treasures 55 passages king james. Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people. The only way you can truly affirm that is if you can affirm the first part of the verse.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Treasures discussed most often in the books of jeremiah 10, kings2 7 and chronicles2 6. Oh, i guess you can be a christian and neglect your bible, but you cannot be a part of gods peculiar treasure. Whenever i get anxious or stressed, my favorite place to turn is the bible. Peculiar treasures katie weldon series book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. You can be a christian and go the sinful company party at christmastime, but you cannot be a part of gods peculiar treasure. Katie weldon is just finishing her junior year at bible college. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. It is our search through the scriptures that the hidden treasure will become manifest. A story told from katies perspective about her trials and tribulations as she heads toward finishing college.
I dont know if its the one youre looking for, but i. You might be wondering why i chose the name peculiar treasures. For the lord has chosen jacob to himself, and israel for his peculiar treasure. And again, because of my delighting in the house of my god, the substance i have a peculiar treasure of gold and silver. The english word peculiar can mean restriction to an individual or group and that was the meaning of the word in a.
When david built the temple, he had a small portion of treasures or jewels that he saved and called them his segula. Christian standard bible now if you will carefully listen to me and keep my covenant, you will be my own possession out of all the peoples, although the whole earth is mine. Ive lived long enough to know that what we pursue apart from jesus. Treasures mentioned in 17 books and occurs 55 times in the bible. The subject tag at the top of the rear cover of frederick buechners peculiar treasures says religion references. Also by robin jones gunn the christy miller series summer promise a whisper and a wish.
Today, possession or belonging is a clearer translation. God views us favorably for following him, but the world may not. The implied oppositehe is ever on the watch to bless. A peculiar treasure it is impossible to be renewed unto repentance but ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people. Peculiar was not used in the sense of odd or weird, but as being distinctive in a singular, good way.
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people. As she juggles finals, maidofhonor duties at her best friends wedding, work, and an almostromance with her boss. What is the bible verse about all gods children being his. While the book appears to be structured after a biblical whos who, it is far more in the genre of satire or parody. That solomon had tributary kings is stated 1kings 4. Popular philadelphia blogger, coming up roses shares her favorite 19 bible verses for whenever you have anxiety and stress. Matthew 11 bible commentary john gills exposition of. Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be mine own possession from among all peoples. He made it plain that we are a peculiar treasure to him. Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
He linked this command to the desire of our hearts. Check out the free bible studies and helpful tools. This is because at the time the king james version was translated, the word peculiar was often used to refer to something. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. In verse 2, the first lord is yahweh, the personal covenant name of god. God views the israelites as made his own by the long series of mighty works done for their. Much is said of the wealth of the historical solomon, who had all his vessels of gold, armed his bodyguard with golden shields, sat on an ivory throne overlaid with gold, received tribute and presents of gold from all quarters, sent his navies to distant lands to import precious metals, and made silver as common in jerusalem as stones see 1 kings. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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