100 Facts about the Bible

Facts 61-80:

Acrostic Poems in the Bible

Psalm 119 is an example, with each section starting with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Snow Is Mentioned

Snow appears in various passages, such as Isaiah 1:18: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”

Jesus Was Likely Born in Spring

The Bible doesn’t specify the date, but clues suggest a spring birth due to shepherds tending flocks at night (Luke 2:8).

Ten Commandments Appear Twice

Listed in Exodus 20:2-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21, they serve as foundational ethical guidelines.

Iron Floated on Water

Elisha made an iron axe head float in 2 Kings 6:5-7 to help a man who had lost it.

Lot Lived in a Cave with His Daughters

After fleeing Sodom, Lot’s daughters orchestrate events to preserve their family line (Genesis 19:30-38).

Jesus Spoke Aramaic

While the New Testament is written in Greek, Jesus likely spoke Aramaic, evidenced by phrases like “Talitha koum” (Mark 5:41).

The Bible Contains Over 31,000 Verses

The King James Version has a total of 31,102 verses, providing extensive religious teachings.

John Was Exiled to Patmos

The Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation while on the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9).

Song of Solomon Is a Love Poem

Also known as the Song of Songs, it’s a poetic dialogue celebrating romantic love.

A Man with Twelve Fingers and Toes

2 Samuel 21:20 mentions a giant with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.

Resurrections Occur in the Bible

Instances include Lazarus (John 11) and Jairus’s daughter (Mark 5:41-42), showcasing miraculous power over death.

Bible Divided into Chapters and Verses Later

Chapters were added in the 13th century by Stephen Langton, and verses were introduced in the 16th century by Robert Estienne.

Lamentations Mourns Jerusalem’s Fall

Attributed to Jeremiah, it laments the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon (586 B.C.).

Guardian Angels Mentioned

Matthew 18:10 suggests that angels watch over children, always seeing the face of God.

Psalm 90 Is Attributed to Moses

Considered the oldest Psalm, it reflects on God’s eternal nature and human frailty.

“Scapegoat” Originates from Leviticus

Leviticus 16:8-10 describes a goat sent into the wilderness to atone for the people’s sins.

Musical Instruments in Worship

Instruments like the harp, lyre, and trumpet are frequently mentioned, especially in Psalms.

Hosea Married Gomer

God instructed Hosea to marry a prostitute to symbolize Israel’s unfaithfulness (Hosea 1:2).

First Sin Was Disobedience

Adam and Eve ate forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge (Genesis 3), introducing sin into the world.