Is the God of the Old Testament a God of wrath and the God of the New
Testament a God of Peace? Many believe so, but God himself says he is
the same yesterday, today, and forever. His basic nature never changes,
and the story of David and Solomon is a good example of this.
It was in David's heart to build a house for Yahweh Elohiym (1 Chronicles 22:7-10), but Yahweh
spoke to David and said that he could not do that because he had shed
so much blood, but that he would have a son named Solomon who who be a
man of peace, and Solomon would build the house for Yahweh.
What insight this passage gives into the heart of Yahweh Elohiym
who is a God of love and peace yet helped David win so many battles
against his enemies, who helped David shed much blood, yet because of
the fact of the bloodshed would not allow David, the man after his own
heart, to build a house of worship for him.
Is this a contradiction in the basic nature of our God?
No. The Old Testament is full of references to the mercies of Yahweh and
his loving kindness, and the Everlasting Arms.The list of his love for
mankind, as demonstrated under the Old Covenant goes on and on.
It is Yahweh Elohiym who is First and Last and alone created the earth and redeemed fallen mankind (Isaiah 44:6,8,24 45:5,21).
It is Yahweh Elohiym who is the Father of Eternity and is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7).
How can that be?
Because Jesus is Yahweh (Isaiah 44:8).
This Commentary is based on 40+ years of daily Bible reading by the editor, comparing English translations with biblical languages, along with the work of respected scholars. Scripture passages often appear in the top portion of each post (most translator supplements are in [brackets]) Scroll down to see commentary in the numbered footnotes. Use the "search this blog" feature located in the side bar (top right) to find commentary on scripture passages or books of the Bible.
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