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 …
The Soul - JW.ORG
The prophet Ezekiel, whom God used to write a portion of the Bible, stated that a soul can be punished with death. On another occasion, the Bible uses the term “dead soul” to describe a …
“Soul” and “Spirit” —What Do These Terms Really Mean? - JW.ORG
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 …
Is Reincarnation in the Bible? - JW.ORG
Belief in reincarnation is based on the teaching of the immortality of the soul. a However, the Bible teaches that the soul is the entire person and is thus mortal. ( Genesis 2:7 , footnote; Ezekiel …
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 …
“You Must Love Jehovah Your God” —Matt 22:37 | Study - JW.ORG
Jun 15, 2014 · 8 If we love God with our whole heart, soul, and mind, we will be diligent students of his Word, will wholeheartedly serve his purposes, and will zealously declare the good news …
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 …
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 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 …