What Is a Soul? | Bible Questions - JW.ORG
The word “soul” in the Bible is a translation of the Hebrew word neʹphesh and the Greek word psy·kheʹ. The Hebrew word literally means “a creature that breathes,” and the Greek word …
What is a Soul? What is the Spirit? —Meaning of Bible Terms
Jesus gave his soul, or life, in behalf of mankind. In these Bible passages, or in the footnotes, the word “soul” clearly refers to the life of a person. You will find more examples of this sense of …
Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Question of Blood - JW.ORG
That was in offering it up as a sacrifice to God, acknowledging him as the Life-Giver to whom they were indebted. He told them: “The soul of the flesh is in the blood, and I myself have put it …
Do Animals Go to Heaven? Is There a Dog Heaven or a Pet …
(Numbers 31:28) When the first man, Adam, was created, he was not given a soul but “became a living soul.” (Genesis 2:7, footnote) A soul is composed of two things: the “dust from the …
What Does the Bible Say About Blood Transfusions?
God told Noah: “Only flesh with its soul—its blood—you must not eat.” This command applies to all mankind from that time on because all are descendants of Noah. Leviticus 17:14. “You …
Where Are the Dead? What Happens When You Die? | Bible Teach
a For a discussion of the words “soul” and “spirit,” please see the Appendix article “‘Soul’ and ‘Spirit’—What Do These Terms Really Mean? WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES The dead do not …
What Happens After Death? - JW.ORG
2015年8月1日 · A widow’s son The prophet Elijah resurrected the young son of a widow who lived in Zarephath, north of Israel. —1 Kings 17:17-24.
What Happens When We Die? The Truth About Death - JW.ORG
Contrary to what some religions claim, the Bible does not teach that a person has an immortal soul that lives on after death. Thus, no one suffers after death. Thus, no one suffers after …
Questions About Life and Death - JW.ORG
Answers to some of the most common questions about life and death. The clear explanations found in God’s Word may surprise you.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Certain Holidays?
Holidays that are based on the idea that the soul is immortal. The Bible clearly states that the soul can die. (Ezekiel 18:4) Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate the holidays listed …