Do the words in the bible have the same meaning......

[Derek]

NO!

red sea- sea of reeds
word for virgin- young woman in Greek and Hebrew
feet- genitals (in the Old Testament)
companion- wife or spouse
Hell- nothingness, Hinnam Valley is where the Canaanites actually practiced child sacrifice by fire
Satan- the accuser
eye of a needle- NOT A SEWING NEEDLE! but places where camels walked through daily
Behtlehem- there were 2, one was 70 miles and another was 10. The Bible never specifies.
day- time period in Hebrew (Genesis)
3 days between death and resurrection- days started at night and ended the next night in ancient Hebrew culture so Jesus was actually crucified on a Thursday and if you want proof read the Bible.

[Derek]

I didn't say it should impact doctrine. A sea of reeds is NOT A BODY OF WATER. There is even mentioning of the Egyptians' chariots getting stuck in mud. They ran through a swamp to escape in the story. However, it's likely the case that the Hebrews made it to Canaan periodically as the droughts and other climate problems would drive them to migrate to better land.

[Derek]

words then were different from what they are now. it changes the entire point of some stories. however, the point of the stories should mostly be the same. I have several papers and thesis papers that I've written and would be happy to post or email to those interested in such topics as these.