The windows of heaven
The phrase 'the windows of Heaven' (Ml 3:10) has been used as a promise that God will supernaturally bless with prosperity those who are obedient to him, particularly in tithing. It is not only questionable to simply apply this verse to a later context, but the understanding of the phrase...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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1992
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Old Testament essays
Year: 1992, Volume: 5, Issue: 3, Pages: 402-413 |
| Further subjects: | B
Returned Israelite exiles
B Financial prosperity B '..the windows of Heaven' B Supernatural blessing B Connotation of judgement B Malachi 3:10 |
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| Summary: | The phrase 'the windows of Heaven' (Ml 3:10) has been used as a promise that God will supernaturally bless with prosperity those who are obedient to him, particularly in tithing. It is not only questionable to simply apply this verse to a later context, but the understanding of the phrase elsewhere in the Old Testament cannot support such an interpretation. It carries a connotation of judgement rather than blessing, and is to be understood eschatologically rather than as a promise to be received immediately. |
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| ISSN: | 2312-3621 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Old Testament essays
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| Persistent identifiers: | HDL: 10520/AJA10109919_453 |