"they speak will be evident."" This new order is introduced because ""the order in which today's readers are used to encountering the books of the Bible is yet another factor that hinders their understanding."" The book order in ""The Books of the Bible,"" and the rationale for it, is as follows: The Covenant History ""The first quarter of the Bible unfolds as one continuous narrative."" Genesis<br> Exodus<br> Leviticus<br> Numbers<br> Deuteronomy<br> Joshua<br> Judges<br> Ruth<br> Samuel–Kings The Prophets The prophets are presented in ""what… is plausibly their historical order."" Jonah Amos<br> Hosea<br> Micah<br> Isaiah Zephaniah<br> Nahum<br> Habakkuk Jeremiah<br> Obadiah<br> Ezekiel Haggai<br> Zechariah<br>"
"they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."" Joel 2 Joel 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Joel in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Joel, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): Cross reference: Exact identity"
"that remnant of the seed of Abraham who returned out of captivity, and to the converted Gentiles; now in this verse he calls upon them to acknowledge the mercy, and to excite one another to mutual love and esteem. Hosea 2 Hosea 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Hosea in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Hosea son of Beeri, application of the symbols in the first chapter. It is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient"
"Isaiah 2 Isaiah 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, and is a part of the Book of the Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: The New King James Version organises this chapter as follows: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges suggests that verses 10 and 11 form a separate section not connected with the preceding or succeeding verses. And he shall judge among"
"Hosea 2 Hosea 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Hosea in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Hosea son of Beeri, application of the symbols in the first chapter. It is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter into: In the two last verses of the former chapter, the prophet did from God promise marvellous mercy to Judah and Israel, to"
"Joel 2 Joel 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Joel in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Joel, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): Cross reference: Exact identity of these locusts is unknown. Cross reference for verse 28-32: On the day of Pentecost, 50 days after the resurrection of"
"Jonah 2 Jonah 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Jonah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Jonah, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter into: Jonah is the only man that ever prayed in a fish's belly: and he prayed unto the Lord as ""his God"", not merely by creation, and as the God of nature and providence,"
"in the Bible with isolated Aramaic words found in Hebrew like the same word ""bar"" occurring in Proverbs 31:2. Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is the second Psalm of the Bible. Psalm 2 does not identify its author with a superscription. Acts 4:24-26 in the New Testament attributes it to David. According to the Talmud (Berakhot 10b), Psalm 2 is a continuation of Psalm 1. In the general sense, Psalm 2 is interpreted as referring to King David, God's anointed, defeating the enemies of Israel who gather against her. In addition, Psalm 2 is often considered to be messianic, referring to"
"Second Epistle of Peter The Second Epistle of Peter, often referred to as Second Peter and written 2 Peter or in Roman numerals II Peter (especially in older references), is a book of the New Testament of the Bible, traditionally held to have been written by Saint Peter. Most critical biblical scholars have concluded Peter is not the author, considering the epistle pseudepigraphical. According to the Epistle itself, it was composed by the Apostle Peter, an eyewitness to Jesus' ministry. It criticizes who distort the authentic, apostolic tradition, and predicts judgment for them. 2 Peter explains that God has delayed"
"Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is the second Psalm of the Bible. Psalm 2 does not identify its author with a superscription. Acts 4:24-26 in the New Testament attributes it to David. According to the Talmud (Berakhot 10b), Psalm 2 is a continuation of Psalm 1. In the general sense, Psalm 2 is interpreted as referring to King David, God's anointed, defeating the enemies of Israel who gather against her. In addition, Psalm 2 is often considered to be messianic, referring to the Messianic Era when the kingdoms of the world gather against Israel and are defeated, and Jerusalem becomes a"
"Book of Proverbs The Book of Proverbs (Hebrew: מִשְלֵי, ""Míshlê (Shlomoh)"", ""Proverbs (of Solomon)"") is the second book of the third section (called Writings) of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old Testament. When translated into Greek and Latin, the title took on different forms: in the Greek Septuagint (LXX) it became Παροιμίαι ""Paroimiai"" (""Proverbs""); in the Latin Vulgate the title was ""Proverbia"", from which the English name is derived. Proverbs is not merely an anthology but a ""collection of collections"" relating to a pattern of life which lasted for more than a millennium. It is an"
"Revelation 2 Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Revelation or the Apocalypse of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The book is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. This chapter is divided into 29 verses, containing messages for four of the seven churches of Asia located in modern-day Turkey, with messages for the other three churches appearing in chapter 3. The New King James Version organises this chapter as follows: New King James Version New King James Version New King"
"Titus 2 Titus 2 is the second chapter of the Epistle to Titus in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and addressed to Saint Titus. This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New King James Version By which is meant, not the free love and favour of God, which lies in his own heart; for though that is productive of salvation, and is the source and spring of it, and what brings it forth, and is far from encouraging licentiousness, but instructs in real piety,"
"Book of Exodus The Book of Exodus or Exodus is the second book of the Torah and the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) immediately following Genesis. The book tells how the Israelites leave slavery in Egypt through the strength of Yahweh, the god who has chosen Israel as his people. Led by their prophet Moses they journey through the wilderness to Mount Sinai, where Yahweh promises them the land of Canaan (the ""Promised Land"") in return for their faithfulness. Israel enters into a covenant with Yahweh who gives them their laws and instructions to build the Tabernacle, the means by"
"2 Timothy 2 2 Timothy 2 is the second chapter of the Second Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and addressed to Saint Timothy. This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New King James Version There is a certain number of persons whom God has chosen in Christ from everlasting unto salvation, who shall certainly be saved; for these Jesus Christ suffered and died; and on their account is the Gospel sent, preached, and published to the world; for their sakes"
"Second Epistle to the Corinthians The Second Epistle to the Corinthians, often written as 2 Corinthians, is a Pauline epistle and the eighth book of the New Testament of the Bible. Paul the Apostle and ""Timothy ""our"" brother"" wrote this epistle to ""the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia"". While there is little doubt among scholars that Paul is the author, there is discussion over whether the Epistle was originally one letter or composed from two or more of Paul's letters. Although the New Testament contains only two letters to"
"Colossians 2 Colossians 2 is the second chapter of the Epistle to the Colossians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Saint Timothy. This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New King James Version New King James Version New King James Version New King James Version New King James Version This is said to prevent an objection that might be made to the perfection of these Gentile believers, because they were not circumcised; for the Jews thought that perfection lay in circumcision, at least"
"identified as Antiochus IV, and the “Kittim” as the Romans. Nahum 2 Nahum 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Nahum in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Nahum, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New Revised Standard Version Fragments 3-4 Column 1 of Nahum Commentary (1st century BC) cites"
"of Christian Bibles is called the Old Testament, which contains, at minimum, the above 24 books but divided into 39 books and ordered differently. The Catholic Church and Eastern Christian churches also hold that certain deuterocanonical books and passages are part of the Old Testament canon. The second part is the New Testament, containing 27 books; the four Canonical gospels, Acts of the Apostles, 21 Epistles or letters and the Book of Revelation. The King James Bible—which has been called ""the most influential version of the most influential book in the world, in what is now its most influential language"""
"Old Testament The Old Testament (abbreviated OT) is the first part of Christian Bibles, based primarily upon the Hebrew Bible (or Tanakh), a collection of ancient religious writings by the Israelites believed by most Christians and religious Jews to be the sacred Word of God. The second part of the Christian Bible is the New Testament. The books that comprise the Old Testament canon, as well as their order and names, differ between Christian denominations. The Catholic canon comprises 46 books, and the canons of the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches comprise up to 51 books and the most"
"of Proverbs"": Book of Proverbs The Book of Proverbs (Hebrew: מִשְלֵי, ""Míshlê (Shlomoh)"", ""Proverbs (of Solomon)"") is the second book of the third section (called Writings) of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old Testament. When translated into Greek and Latin, the title took on different forms: in the Greek Septuagint (LXX) it became Παροιμίαι ""Paroimiai"" (""Proverbs""); in the Latin Vulgate the title was ""Proverbia"", from which the English name is derived. Proverbs is not merely an anthology but a ""collection of collections"" relating to a pattern of life which lasted for more than a millennium. It"
"1 Samuel 2 1 Samuel 2 or Chapter 2 of the first Book of Samuel in the Hebrew Bible recounts the Song of Hannah, the corruption of the priests descended from Eli, Samuel's ministry to God 'even as a child' and the prophecy of a ""man of God"" against Eli's household. The original text of this chapter, as with the rest of the Books of Samuel, was written in Hebrew. Since the division of the Bible into chapters in the late medieval period, this chapter has contained 36 verses. Some ancient Hebrew witnesses for the text of this chapter include"
"humanity's state in Eden, so that God can dwell with the Israelites as he had with Adam and Eve through the Ark and Tabernacle, which together form a model of the universe; in later Abrahamic religions this came to be interpreted as Israel being the guardian of God's plan for humanity, to bring ""God's creation blessing to mankind"" begun in Adam. Book of Exodus The Book of Exodus or Exodus is the second book of the Torah and the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) immediately following Genesis. The book tells how the Israelites leave slavery in Egypt through the strength"
"3, where the Pharisee Nicodemus acknowledges that ""no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him"" (). John 2 John 2 is the second chapter of the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It contains the famous stories of the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine and Jesus expelling the money changers from the Temple. The events recorded in chapter one of John's Gospel take place in Bethabara (or Bethany), but in it is reported that ""Jesus wanted to go to Galilee"". Chapter two opens with Jesus, his mother"
"Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter into: Habakkuk 2 Habakkuk 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Habakkuk in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Habakkuk, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. This chapter and the previous one form a unit, which Sweeney sees as ""a report of a dialogue between the prophet and YHWH"" about the fate of Judah which the biblical scholars, such as F. F. Bruce, label as ""the oracle of Habakkuk""."
"Habakkuk 2 Habakkuk 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Habakkuk in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Habakkuk, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. This chapter and the previous one form a unit, which Sweeney sees as ""a report of a dialogue between the prophet and YHWH"" about the fate of Judah which the biblical scholars, such as F. F. Bruce, label as ""the oracle of Habakkuk"". Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language:"
"Ruth 2 Ruth 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This chapter contains the story of Ruth gleaning in the fields of Boaz, her deceased husband's near kinsman, and he taketh knowledge of her, Ruth 2:1-7; Boaz showeth her great kindness, and blesseth her, Ruth 2:8-16; that which she got she brings to Naomi; and telleth her what had befallen her; she giveth God thanks, and exhorteth Ruth to continue in the field, Ruth 2:17-23. It is a part of the Ketuvim (""Writings""). Some most"
"who perform them appear to be true and living believers. New King James Version Contains citation from New King James Version Contains reference to James 2 James 2 is the second chapter of the Epistle of James in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The author identifies himself as ""James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ"" and the epistle is traditionally attributed to James the brother of Jesus. This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New King James Version New King James Version Contains citation from New King"
"Nahum 2 Nahum 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Nahum in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Nahum, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New Revised Standard Version Fragments 3-4 Column 1 of Nahum Commentary (1st century BC) cites Nahum 2:11b, ""Where the lion goes to enter, there also"
"2 Thessalonians 2 2 Thessalonians 2 is the second chapter of the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle, Silas, and Saint Timothy. This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New King James Version New King James Version Or ""from your mind or sense"", as the Vulgate Latin version; or ""from the solidity of sense"", as the Arabic version; that is, from what they had received in their minds, and was their sense and judgment, and which they had embraced"
"Second Nephi The Second Book of Nephi (), usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon. The original translation of the title did not include the word ""second"". First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet Nephi, son of Lehi, who lived around 600 BC. Unlike First Nephi, this book contains little history of the Nephite people but instead discusses visions and prophecies of Nephi"
"New Testament The New Testament (, trans. ""Hē Kainḕ Diathḗkē""; ) is the second part of the Christian biblical canon, the first part being the Old Testament, based on the Hebrew Bible. The New Testament discusses the teachings and person of Jesus, as well as events in first-century Christianity. Christians regard both the Old and New Testaments together as sacred scripture. The New Testament (in whole or in part) has frequently accompanied the spread of Christianity around the world. It reflects and serves as a source for Christian theology and morality. Extended readings and phrases directly from the New Testament"
"Second Epistle to the Thessalonians The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians, often referred to as Second Thessalonians (US) or Two Thessalonians (UK) (and written 2 Thessalonians) is a book from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, as it begins, ""Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians"" and ends, ""I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters."" Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether Paul was the author or not; many scholars question its authenticity based on what they"