Begin to Take Possession: A Progressive Epic, Part 3

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Deuteronomy - The Law Is Good, If One Uses It Lawfully

Part 7

D. Aaron Wells

Feb 18, 2024

Deuteronomy 2:1-3:22

Teaching: Deuteronomy - The Law Is Good, If One Uses It Lawfully Part 1, Session 07 - Begin to Take Possession: A Progressive Epic D. Aaron Wells Winter Session 2024 February 18, 2024 Text: Deuteronomy 2:1-3:22 II.C. Deuteronomy 2-3...Begin to Take Possession: A Progressive Epic ... 3. Contextual Challenge: Giants a. Three main words used for men of unusual ability, strength, and/or stature: i. Nephilim (Hebrew: uncertain; possible shared root with "naphal," meaning "to fall") ii. Rephaim (Hebrew: "the departed") iii. Anakim (Hebrew: "the neck") b. The significance of Og 4. Textual Challenge: (Apparently) Parenthetical Statements a. The following statements appear to be parenthetical in nature: i. 2:10-12 "The Emim formerly lived there..." ii. 2:20-23 "It is also counted as a land of Rephaim...Zamzummim..." iii. 3:9 "...the Sidonians call Hermon Sirion, while the Amorites call it Senir..." iv. 3:11 "For only Og the king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim..." v. 3:13b-14 "...All that portion of Bashan is called the land of Rephaim..." b. Logical possibilities: c. Spiritual possibilities: d. What makes these statements seem out of place? e. What purpose do these statements serve for the people of Israel in late in the time of the Judges?

Begin to Take Possession: A Progressive Epic, Part 3

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