100 Facts about the Bible
Facts 81-100:
see also: facts 1-20 ; facts 21-40 ; facts 41-60 ; facts 61-80 ; facts 81-100
Enoch Did Not Die
- Genesis 5:24 states that Enoch walked with God, and God took him away, implying he was taken to heaven.
“Armageddon” Is a Biblical Term
- Found in Revelation 16:16, it refers to the prophesied location of a gathering of armies for a final battle.
Shadow Moves Backward as a Sign
- In 2 Kings 20:9-11, God makes a shadow retreat ten steps on a stairway as a sign to King Hezekiah.
The Number 40 Signifies Testing
- Significant events include the 40 days of the flood (Genesis 7:12) and Jesus fasting for 40 days (Matthew 4:2).
Public Officials Swear Oaths on the Bible
- In many traditions, the Bible is used during swearing-in ceremonies as a symbol of truth and integrity.
“Eye for an Eye” in Legal Context
- Exodus 21:24 introduces the principle of equitable retribution in ancient law.
Early English Translations Were Illegal
- Translators like William Tyndale faced persecution and even execution for translating the Bible into English.
The Number 666 in Revelation
- Revelation 13:18 refers to 666 as the “number of the beast,” leading to much speculation and interpretation.
Paul Survived a Snake Bite
- In Acts 28:3-6, Paul is bitten by a viper but suffers no harm, astonishing the onlookers.
“Gospel” Means “Good News”
Derived from the Old English “god-spell,” the term refers to the teachings and life of Jesus Christ.
Letters to Early Churches
- Paul’s epistles, like Romans and Corinthians, address specific communities and their issues.
Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon
- Impressed by his wisdom and wealth, she brought lavish gifts (1 Kings 10:1-13).
Jesus Was Tempted in the Wilderness
- Matthew 4:1-11 details how Jesus resisted Satan’s temptations after fasting for 40 days.
Zacchaeus Climbed a Sycamore Tree
- A tax collector eager to see Jesus, he was invited by Jesus to host Him (Luke 19:1-10).
The Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount
- Found in Matthew 5:3-12, these teachings outline the qualities of those blessed by God.
Feeding of the 5,000
- Jesus miraculously feeds a multitude with five loaves and two fish (Matthew 14:13-21).
Dead Man Revived by Elisha’s Bones
- In 2 Kings 13:21, a man comes back to life after touching the prophet’s bones.
Magi Visited Jesus
- Wise men from the East brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:1-12).
Ten Plagues of Egypt
- Exodus 7-12 describes plagues like blood, frogs, and darkness sent to persuade Pharaoh.
Jesus Washed Disciples’ Feet
- An act of humility and service found in John 13:1-17, teaching them to serve others