Quotes about Ancient
Revelation 13:2 declares that his mouth is 'as the mouth of a lion' which is a symbolic expression telling of the majesty and awe-producing effects of his voice." Just as the voice of a lion surpasses that of all other beasts, so the Antichrist will outrival orators both ancient and modern.
— David Jeremiah
The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers.
— Genesis 49:26
through which the world of that time perished in the flood.
— 2 Peter 3:6
God does not bind the ancient folk to outward doctrine as if they were learning their ABC's.
— John Calvin
and Resen, which is between Nineveh and the great city of Calah.
— Genesis 10:12
that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.
— Ezra 4:15
The diversity we see in the Bible reflects the inevitably changing circumstances of the biblical writers across the centuries as they grappled with their sacred yet ancient and ambiguous tradition.
— Peter Enns
For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”
— Acts 15:21
I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’
— Isaiah 46:10
The ancient proverb says, "Satiety produces disgust
— John Calvin
These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
— Proverbs 25:1
How do biblical writers talk about the past?
— Peter Enns