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| − | In English translations of the [[Bible]], the word heavens can mean sky, or world above earth. For example, in [[Genesis]] 1:1, '[[God]] created the heavens and the earth.' However, the word in the singular is used to describe the place where God and [[angel]]s dwell- cf | + | In English translations of the [[Bible]], the word heavens can mean sky, or world above earth. For example, in [[Genesis]] 1:1, '[[God]] created the heavens and the earth.' However, the word in the singular is used to describe the place where God and [[angel]]s dwell- cf Genesis 22:15, 'the Lord's angel called out from heaven'. |
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| + | Some of the most vivid descriptions of heaven are given in the [[Book of Revelation]]. | ||
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In English translations of the Bible, the word heavens can mean sky, or world above earth. For example, in Genesis 1:1, 'God created the heavens and the earth.' However, the word in the singular is used to describe the place where God and angels dwell- cf Genesis 22:15, 'the Lord's angel called out from heaven'.
Some of the most vivid descriptions of heaven are given in the Book of Revelation.
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