Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7700 Leadership and the people of God » 7730 explanation The provision of the understanding of a dream, vision, parable, teaching or other matter, the meaning of which is less than obvious. Examples of the explanation of dreams By Joseph Genesis 40:6-19; Genesis 41:10-32 By Daniel Daniel 2:16,24,27-45; Daniel 5:12,17 By angels Daniel 7:15-18,23-27 Examples of the explanation of visions By Gabriel By an angel See also Zechariah 1:8-10,18-21; Revelation 17:3-7,18 By Peter Jesus Christ gave his disciples explanations Of his parables Mark 4:34 See also Matthew 15:15-20 pp Mark 7:17-23; Matthew 13:36-43 Of the Scriptures referring to himself and his relationship to his Father Luke 24:27 See also John 16:25,29-30 Of his suffering, death and resurrection Matthew 16:21 pp Mark 8:31 pp Luke 9:22 See also John 4:25-26 The gospel was explained By Peter, at Pentecost: Acts 2:14,16 By Philip: Acts 8:30-31,34-35 By Paul: Acts 17:2-3; Acts 28:23 Acts 18:24-26 by Aquila and Priscilla Examples of other explanations Judges 14:12-17 The Philistines desperately wanted the answer to Samson's riddle. Samuel forewarned Israel of the consequences of having a king: Solomon's great wisdom enabled him to answer many questions and explain many things: 1 Kings 4:29-34; Kings 10:1-3 pp 2 Chronicles 9:1-2; Nehemiah 8:7-8 See also
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