Audio: The Personal Name of God (Genesis 4.26) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
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April 13, 2022November 1, 2022
Welcome to the praying through the Bible podcast! In this episode, Dr. Mark McDowell discusses the mention of prayer found in Genesis 4.26, the first mention of prayer in the Bible.
Subjects covered:
- The background of the passage: ancient gods and goddesses v the God of Israel
- The historical context
- The meaning of YHWH (translated as “LORD” in this passage
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