Thanks for joining our study on a topic that began last week. If you missed Vol. 261, “The Foundational Meaning of ‘Rock’ in the Old Testament,” please take a moment to read it and enhance your understanding of this study. Here is a quick summary:
The word “rock” appears 128 times in the King James Version of the Bible, while “stone” is mentioned 367 times. Therefore, Bible readers have encountered the word “rock” but likely did not give it much thought — myself included.
In the Old Testament, the term “rock” refers to a physical object that symbolizes God’s character and relationship with His chosen people. Moreover, “Rock” (capitalized) often refers to God Himself, with His everlasting strength, reliability, and stability.
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