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 …
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 …
The Soul According to the Bible - JW.ORG
Hence, “soul” can refer to a living creature, whether human or animal. “Soul” as the Life of a Creature. 9. (a) What extended meaning can be attributed to the word “soul”? (b) Does this …
Myth 1: The Soul Is Immortal - JW.ORG
Nov 1, 2009 · “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” —Ezekiel 18:4, King James Version. Regarding the creation of the first human soul, the Bible says: “Jehovah God proceeded to form the man …
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 …
What Happens to the Soul at Death? - JW.ORG
However, the Bible states: “The soul that is sinning—it itself will die.” (Ezekiel 18:4) Leviticus 21:1 speaks of “a deceased soul” (a “corpse,” Jerusalem Bible). And Nazirites were told not to …
“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 …
What Happens After Death? - JW.ORG
Aug 1, 2015 · 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.
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 …