What Does It Mean That "Iron Sharpens Iron"? - United Church of …
2019年11月5日 · “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” The Hebrew word used for “sharpen” is the word chadad, which means to "be sharp" or "make sharp." The Hebrew word translated countenance is the word paneh, or "face; the outward expression." It is the word used in Genesis 4:5-6 when Cain’s countenance, or face ...
Iron Sharpens Iron - United Church of God
2016年1月13日 · Proverbs 27:17 reads, "As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Many quote this scripture to say you are using abrasion to smooth off each other's rough edges. A deeper look shows that may not be what the proverb is saying. Some tend to see this scripture in the context of sharpening a sword or an ax.
Iron That Sharpens Iron - United Church of God
2018年12月22日 · Iron sharpens iron has been used often as a theme. We used to have a church newspaper years ago where we had a column every month that was called "Iron Sharpens Iron." And they were usually essays, editorials, about Christian living and self-improvement. But in this verse, there's mention of iron, sharpening, friendship, and we could have all ...
Iron That Sharpens Iron - United Church of God
2018年5月5日 · In God’s Word, “As iron sharpens iron...” God’s Word is a particular translation, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens the wits of another.” New Century translation, “As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve one another.” The action word here is sharpens. And as we see, it suggests improving, perfecting, polishing.
How Should Iron Sharpen Iron? - United Church of God
Jim Dove – May 20, 2017 | We are all very familiar with the phrase, “Iron sharpens iron.” We often pair Proverbs 27:17 with Hebrews 4:12.
Why a Royal Scepter of Iron?: Digging Deep for Iron
2018年7月10日 · Iron does seem common for a scepter, but perhaps there are good reasons. Iron was an everyday element to ancient people—they knew how to use it. Job was acquainted with the process of extracting iron from iron ore: “Iron is taken out of the earth” (Job 28:2). Isaiah described the smith’s technique with iron (Isaiah 44:12, 54:16).
Iron that Sharpens Iron - United Church of God
Ben Light – Jan 19, 2019 | Are you a person who is willing to learn? Do you recognize the opportunity to learn with each interaction you have with others? In today's world there is a lot of discussion around the importance of mentoring. The bible tells us that iron sharpens iron--that we can learn from others in the faith. When we create purposeful interaction between ourselves …
Sharpening the Countenance of a Friend | United Church of God
2021年6月5日 · We've all heard the expression and quote from the Bible of "as iron sharpens iron," but what does it really mean for us as Christians? Today we'll look at this powerful message of scripture and see how we can learn to read another's countenance so that we can potentially provide comfort, encouragement and relief from the trials of life.
"Rod of Iron": A User's Guide - United Church of God
2007年7月5日 · "And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations—'He shall rule them with a rod of iron; they shall be dashed to pieces like the potter's vessels'—as I also have received from …
Remember the Iron Furnace - United Church of God
2024年11月16日 · There are many things in the Scriptures God tells us to remember. We cover a specific reminder God gave to the children of Israel, and by spiritual extension, to us. He instructed them to remember that He brought them out of the “iron furnace.” What is the iron furnace and why the command to remember it?