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. see 50 facts and speculations about the number 666 and the bible study on the 144,00 and the mark of the beast 666
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