Chemistry and Physics in the Bible

See to it that no one makes a prey of you by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the universe, and not according to Christ.

(Colossians 2:8) RSV

People, even Christians, can’t stand it when you use the Bible as a scientific text. Modern theology is based on rejecting the possibility that the Bible has any scientific merit. That’s the most ignorant attitude that you could possibly have. Just sayin’.

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To order, arrange: κοσμέω – kosmeó

And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.

(Revelation 21:18-21) KJV

A possible meaning of the word garnished could be: the wall of the city had foundations, which were decorated with precious stones. It’s a translation of the Greek word κεκοσμημένοι, from the root κοσμέω – kosmos.

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Hypothesis 22

Biblical Literalism

Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.

(Luke 10:23-24) NKJV

“Biblical literalists” are usually indignant and defend the mainstream science paradigm (SciPop) when shown that they don’t have an inkling of the true extent to which the Bible may be taken literally.

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The Church Balcony

Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

(Job 11:7-8) KJV

Can we by searching find out God? The clear implication is that no, we can’t, but there’s something important to remember whenever we contemplate passages from the book of Job: Who’s speaking?

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Intermeddle with: יִתְגַּלָּֽע – yitgalla

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

(Proverbs 18:1) KJV

Intermeddle with: יִתְגַּלָּֽע – yitgalla

  • To expose, lay bare,
    • disclose, make known;
  • to be obstinate,
    • shew the teeth, then snarl, quarrel,
    • disclose oneself, break out, Proverbs 17:14,
    • break or burst out in contention, strife Proverbs 20:3.
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All wisdom: תּ֝וּשִׁיָּ֗ה – tushiyah

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

(Proverbs 18:1) KJV

All wisdom: תּ֝וּשִׁיָּ֗ה – tushiyah

  • Sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success,
    1. sound, efficient wisdom Isaiah 28:29,
    2. of the effect of sound wisdom, abiding success,
      • do not achieve abiding success; Job 6:13,
      • and abiding success is driven from me; Proverbs 2:7,
  • foreigner, inhabitant, sojourner, stranger.
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Separates: נִפְרָ֑ד – nifrad

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

(Proverbs 18:1) KJV

Separates: נִפְרָ֑ד – nifrad

  • To divide, disperse, divide, be out of joint, part, scatter abroad, separate self, sever self, stretch,
    1. divide, separate (intransitive), Genesis 2:10 (of river, dividing into branches); of one man separating from another, reciprocal Genesis 25:23 (of sons of Rebekah representing nations, i.e. divided (hostile) from birth); absolute Proverbs 18:1; of peoples separating from parent stock Proverbs 10:5,32.
    2. be divided, separated, 2 Samuel 1:23; Nehemiah 4:13; of loss of friendship Proverbs 19:4.
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Seeks: יְבַקֵּ֣שׁ – yevakkesh

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

(Proverbs 18:1) KJV

Seeks: יְבַקֵּ֣שׁ – yevakkesh

  • To seek, ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure,
  • to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after.
    1. seek to find:
      • absolute
      • accusative
    2. seek to secure:
      • accusative the priesthood
      • aim at, practise
    3. seek the face
      • of rulers
      • of God (from resorting to sacred places)
    4. desire, demand:
      • accusative
      • accusative of thing
    5. require, exact, accusative of thing
      • exact equivalent or penalty for, accusative of thing
    6. ask, request, accusative of thing.
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