#scripture reflection

Recently, there was one of you that brought something to my attention. I don’t doubt some of us have experience with other languages from either family or simple self study.

I myself have learned Spanish, French, a bit of Russian, and a bit of Greek.

What are you getting at? Well, in order to see whether something is true or not you go to the source don’t you? When it comes to the Bible, you go search up either the Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic.

Henceforth, given the rise of questioning whether LGBTQ is a sin or not, I’m giving a display of what the Greek says. This is Romans 1:26-28, and I’ve included the Hebrew and Aramaic at the bottom.

For in the end, many scholars can say something, so, why don’t we all put that to the test?

I challenge each and every one of you to read and search for yourself the translations presented. And then truly ask yourselves whether it’s a sin or not.

Romans 1:26

Διὰ τοῦτο παρέδωκεν αὐτοὺς ὁ Θεὸς εἰς πάθη ἀτιμίας· αἵ τε γὰρ θήλειαι αὐτῶν μετήλλαξαν τὴν φυσικὴν χρῆσιν εἰς τὴν παρὰ φύσιν,

Διὰ - Because of

τοῦτο-this

παρέδωκεν-gave up

αὐτοὺς-them

ὁ

Θεὸς-God

εἰς-to

πάθη-passions

ἀτιμίας-of dishonor

αἵ

τε-even

γὰρ-for

θήλειαι-females

αὐτῶν-of them

μετήλλαξαν-changed

τὴν-the

φυσικὴν-natural

χρῆσιν-use

εἰς-into

τὴν-that

παρὰ-contrary to

φύσιν-nature

Romans 1:27

ὁμοίως τε καὶ οἱ ἄρσενες ἀφέντες τὴν φυσικὴν χρῆσιν τῆς θηλείας ἐξεκαύθησαν ἐν τῇ ὀρέξει αὐτῶν εἰς ἀλλήλους, ἄρσενες ἐν ἄρσεσιν τὴν ἀσχημοσύνην κατεργαζόμενοι καὶ τὴν ἀντιμισθίαν ἣν ἔδει τῆς πλάνης αὐτῶν ἐν ἑαυτοῖς ἀπολαμβάνοντες.

ὁμοίως-likewise

τε-then

καὶ-also

οἱ-the

ἄρσενες-males

ἀφέντες-having left

τὴν-the

φυσικὴν-natural

χρῆσιν-use

τῆς-of the

θηλείας-female

ἐξεκαύθησαν-were inflamed

ἐν-in

τῇ-the

ὀρέξει-desire

αὐτῶν-of them

εἰς-toward

ἀλλήλους-one another

ἄρσενες-males

ἐν-with

ἄρσεσιν-males

τὴν-the

ἀσχημοσύνην-shame

κατεργαζόμενοι-working out

καὶ-and

τὴν-the

ἀντιμισθίαν-recompense

ἣν-which

ἔδει-was fitting

τῆς-of the

πλάνης-error

αὐτῶν-of them

ἐν-in

ἑαυτοῖς-themselves

ἀπολαμβάνοντες-receiving

Romans 1:28

Καὶ καθὼς οὐκ ἐδοκίμασαν τὸν Θεὸν ἔχειν ἐν ἐπιγνώσει, παρέδωκεν αὐτοὺς ὁ Θεὸς εἰς ἀδόκιμον νοῦν, ποιεῖν τὰ μὴ καθήκοντα,

Καὶ-and

καθὼς-as

οὐκ-not

ἐδοκίμασαν-they did seem fit

τὸν

Θεὸν-God

ἔχειν-to have

ἐν-in (their)

ἐπιγνώσει-knowledge

παρέδωκεν-gave up

αὐτοὺς-them

ὁ

Θεὸς-God

εἰς-to

ἀδόκιμον-a depraved

νοῦν-mind

ποιεῖν-to do

τὰ-things

μὴ-not

καθήκοντα-being proper

Hebrew:

26 בעבור זאת נתנם האלהים לתאות בושה כי נשיהם החליפו את התשמיש כדרכן בשלא כדרכן׃

27 וכן גם הזכרים עזבו את תשמיש האשה כדרכה ויחמו זה בזה בתשוקתם ויעשו תועבה זכר עם זכר ויקחו שכר משובתם הראוי להם בעצם גופם׃

28

וכאשר מאסו להשיג האלהים בדעת נתנם האלהים בידי דעה נמאסה לעשות את אשר לא יתכן׃

Aramaic:

26

ܡܛܠ ܗܢܐ ܐܫܠܡ ܐܢܘܢ ܐܠܗܐ ܠܟܐܒܐ ܕܨܥܪܐ ܢܩܒܬܗܘܢ ܓܝܪ ܚܠܦ ܚܫܚܬܐ ܕܟܝܢܗܝܢ ܘܒܡܕܡ ܕܠܐ ܡܟܢ ܐܬܚܫܚ

27

ܘܬܘܒ ܐܦ ܕܟܪܝܗܘܢ ܗܟܢܐ ܫܒܩܘ ܚܫܚܬܐ ܕܟܝܢܐ ܕܢܩܒܬܐ ܘܐܫܬܪܚܘ ܒܪܓܬܐ ܚܕ ܥܠ ܚܕ ܘܕܟܪܐ ܥܠ ܕܟܪܐ ܒܗܬܬܐ ܥܒܕܘ ܘܦܘܪܥܢܐ ܕܙܕܩ ܗܘܐ ܠܛܥܝܘܬܗܘܢ ܒܩܢܘܡܗܘܢ ܩܒܠܘܗܝ

28 ܘܐܝܟ ܕܠܐ ܕܢܘ ܒܢܦܫܗܘܢ ܕܢܕܥܘܢ ܠܐܠܗܐ ܐܫܠܡ ܐܢܘܢ ܐܠܗܐ ܠܡܕܥܐ ܕܤܪܝܩܘܬܐ ܕܢܗܘܘܢ ܥܒܕܝܢ ܡܕܡ ܕܠܐ ܘܠܐ 

To the Christian teens server:

As the owner of this server, I do not wish to see those here stray. I’ve seen this first hand with many other topics including Islam and false denominations.

So as God as my witness, I plea that each of you take this to heart and truly study to show yourself approved (2 Timothy 2:15).

To those who see this post:

Study and reflect the truth of this, and the truth will set you free (John 8:32). Do not look through the eyes of man, but of heavens.

Verse of the day:

Summary

Genesis 5 is a genealogical record tracing the descendants of Adam through his son Seth down to Noah. It emphasizes the recurring pattern of life, fatherhood, and death following the fall. Adam fathers Seth in his own likeness, and the lineage continues through Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, and finally Noah. A key exception occurs with Enoch, who “walked with God, and he was not, for God took him,” indicating that he did not experience death as others did. The chapter ends by noting that Noah was born to Lamech, who prophesied that his son would bring comfort from the painful toil caused by the cursed ground.

Reflection

Genesis 5 is often overlooked as a mere list of names, but it powerfully portrays both the faithfulness and the mercy of God through generations of fallen humanity. Each “and he died” reminds us of the reality of sin’s curse from Genesis 3: death entered the world through Adam. Yet amid this somber rhythm, Enoch stands out as a light of hope. He walked with God so closely that he bypassed death altogether, showing that intimate fellowship with God transcends. This doesn't mean that Enoch never sinned, but that he lived in such trust and communion with God that death no longer had power over him, symbolizing victory through faith. This chapter quietly teaches that God remains present and active through generations. Humanity’s story, though marred by sin, continues to move toward redemption. Noah’s birth points to a coming rest and salvation that would ultimately be fulfilled in Christ, the One who brings eternal life where death once reigned.

Application

Genesis 5 challenges us to consider how we “walk with God.” Like Enoch, our daily faithfulness, moment by moment, matters more than grand achievements. We live in a world still marked by death, but we are invited into a life of spiritual closeness that overcomes it. We can apply this by cultivating consistent fellowship with God through prayer, Scripture, and obedience, and by remembering that our faith influences generations after us. Our legacy can be one of righteousness and hope.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Thank You for being the God of every generation. Though death entered through sin, Your mercy continues through time, offering life and restoration. Help me to walk with You faithfully as Enoch did, not swayed by the world but guided by Your Spirit. May my life bear witness to Your goodness and leave a legacy of faith for those who come after me. Thank You for the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, who conquered death forever. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.

Join me and others as we walk through Scripture together, studying the Holy Bible chronologically and growing in faith along the way. How do you interpret this chapter? Please share your thoughts below! If you want to dig deeper into the subject, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Have a blessed day!

You have a purpose, and God will work to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ

God bless, Jesus loves you ✝️❤️

What have you escaped?

Before your time you left me,

cut off in your youth

to spare you from the evil

about to befall this world.

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Summary

This chapter recounts the story of Cain and Abel, the first children of Adam and Eve. Cain, a farmer, and Abel, a shepherd, each bring offerings to the Lord. God accepts Abel’s offering but rejects Cain’s, which fills Cain with anger and jealousy. In his wrath, Cain kills Abel, committing the first murder. God confronts Cain, who tries to hide his guilt, but God pronounces natural judgement upon him, allowing him to a life of wandering. Despite Cain's actions, God shows mercy and places a protective mark on Cain to prevent others from killing him. The chapter closes with Cain’s descendants and the spread of human civilization, noting both advancement and continued sin.

Reflection

Abel gave the first and best as an offering to God, a symbol of trust and devotion, while Cain simply brought some of his produce. The problem here is attitude, not the material matter. This is why God favored Abel's offering over Cain's. We then see the danger of unchecked anger, jealousy, and self-centeredness. Cain’s inability to master his emotions leads to devastating consequences, not only for Abel but for himself. When Cain murders Abel, he curses himself through the natural mechanics of existence. The ground itself bears witness; the spilled blood pollutes creation and brings guilt, fear, and hate. God merely states the inevitable consequences of murder and acting Godlessly: left to wander as if lost and be hungry. At the same time, God’s response is complex; He also extends mercy by protecting him. This illustrates that while God takes sin seriously, He does not abandon the sinner. Lastly, we see a descendant of Cain, Lamech, who boasts of killing a man and assuming the same mercy God gave Cain, but multiplied. Lamech's pride reveals that unrepentant sin can become generational, passed down, and multiplied. Think of an abuser and a victim, so often the victim becomes the abuser, and it continues on and on in a vicious cycle. We witness both the tragic depth of human sin and the enduring reach of God’s mercy. The story of Cain and Abel is not merely about two brothers, but about the condition of every human heart—how envy and pride can separate us from God and from one another. Yet even amid judgment, God’s compassion remains visible. He calls Cain to accountability, but also shields him from destruction. This tension between justice and mercy reveals the heart of God: holy, yet gracious; righteous, yet loving. It reminds us that even when sin spreads and multiplies, God’s mercy endures, always inviting repentance and renewal.

Application

We can apply this chapter by examining how we handle envy, anger, and resentment in our own lives, recognizing how easily these emotions can grow into something destructive if left unchecked. Cain’s downfall began long before the act itself. It started in the heart. Scripture reminds us that sin crouches at the door, but we must learn to rule over it through faith and obedience. It challenges us to offer our “best” to God, not out of obligation or comparison to others, but from a place of sincere devotion and gratitude. God looks not merely at the gift, but at the heart of the giver. When we fail, we are reminded that God calls us to accountability, yet He also provides opportunities for correction, forgiveness, and restoration. His desire is not to cast us away, but to teach us to walk rightly before Him. Practically, this means seeking reconciliation when we wrong others, resisting the temptation to let jealousy control our actions, and cultivating humility before God. It is in surrendering our pride and bringing our best—our time, our talents, our hearts—that we find true peace and favor in His sight.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Help us recognize the ways envy, anger, and pride can lead us away from Your will. Teach us to honor You with sincere hearts and to guard against sin that harms others. When we stumble, grant us Your mercy and guidance to turn back to You. Strengthen us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and help us reflect Your grace in all we do. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.

Join me and others as we walk through Scripture together, studying the Holy Bible chronologically and growing in faith along the way. How do you interpret this chapter? Please share your thoughts below! If you want to dig deeper into the subject, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Have a blessed day!