Bible Study?20231107 Tobit 6:1–18
Bible Study?20231107 Tobit 6:1–18
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?The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition (Washington, DC: National Council of Churches of Christ, 1993), Tob .
6 1 So she stopped weeping.
Journey to Rages
The young man went out and the angel went with him; 2 and the dog came out with him and went along with them. So they both journeyed along, and when the first night overtook them they camped by the Tigris river. 3 Then the young man went down to wash his feet in the Tigris river. Suddenly a large fish leaped up from the water and tried to swallow the young man’s foot, and he cried out. 4 But the angel said to the young man, “Catch hold of the fish and hang on to it!” So the young man grasped the fish and drew it up on the land. 5 Then the angel said to him, “Cut open the fish and take out its gall, heart, and liver. Keep them with you, but throw away the intestines. For its gall, heart, and liver are useful as medicine.” 6 So after cutting open the fish the young man gathered together the gall, heart, and liver; then he roasted and ate some of the fish, and kept some to be salted.
The two continued on their way together until they were near Media.r 7 Then the young man questioned the angel and said to him, “Brother Azariah, what medicinal value is there in the fish’s heart and liver, and in the gall?” 8 He replied, “As for the fish’s heart and liver, you must burn them to make a smoke in the presence of a man or woman afflicted by a demon or evil spirit, and every affliction will flee away and never remain with that person any longer. 9 And as for the gall, anoint a person’s eyes where white films have appeared on them; blow upon them, upon the white films, and the eyess will be healed.”
Raphael’s Instructions
10 When he entered Media and already was approaching Ecbatana,t 11 Raphael said to the young man, “Brother Tobias.” “Here I am,” he answered. Then Raphaelu said to him, “We must stay this night in the home of Raguel. He is your relative, and he has a daughter named Sarah. 12 He has no male heir and no daughter except Sarah only, and you, as next of kin to her, have before all other men a hereditary claim on her. Also it is right for you to inherit her father’s possessions. Moreover, the girl is sensible, brave, and very beautiful, and her father is a good man.” 13 He continued, “You have every right to take her in marriage. So listen to me, brother; tonight I will speak to her father about the girl, so that we may take her to be your bride. When we return from Rages we will celebrate her marriage. For I know that Raguel can by no means keep her from you or promise her to another man without incurring the penalty of death according to the decree of the book of Moses. Indeed he knows that you, rather than any other man, are entitled to marry his daughter. So now listen to me, brother, and tonight we shall speak concerning the girl and arrange her engagement to you. And when we return from Rages we will take her and bring her back with us to your house.”
14 Then Tobias said in answer to Raphael, “Brother Azariah, I have heard that she already has been married to seven husbands and that they died in the bridal chamber. On the night when they went in to her, they would die. I have heard people saying that it was a demon that killed them. 15 It does not harm her, but it kills anyone who desires to approach her. So now, since I am the only son my father has, I am afraid that I may die and bring my father’s and mother’s life down to their grave, grieving for me—and they have no other son to bury them.”
16 But Raphaelv said to him, “Do you not remember your father’s orders when he commanded you to take a wife from your father’s house? Now listen to me, brother, and say no more about this demon. Take her. I know that this very night she will be given to you in marriage. 17 When you enter the bridal chamber, take some of the fish’s liver and heart, and put them on the embers of the incense. An odor will be given off; 18 the demon will smell it and flee, and will never be seen near her any more. Now when you are about to go to bed with her, both of you must first stand up and pray, imploring the Lord of heaven that mercy and safety may be granted to you. Do not be afraid, for she was set apart for you before the world was made. You will save her, and she will go with you. I presume that you will have children by her, and they will be as brothers to you. Now say no more!” When Tobias heard the words of Raphael and learned that she was his kinswoman,w related through his father’s lineage, he loved her very much, and his heart was drawn to her.1
r?r Other ancient authorities read Ecbatana
s?s Gk they
t?t Other ancient authorities read Rages
u?u Gk he
v?v Gk he
w?w Gk sister
1?The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition (Washington, DC: National Council of Churches of Christ, 1993), Tob 6.
Revelation From God
Author
The author of Tobit is Tobit and his son Tobiah, whom pick up after Tobit’s death.
Date
The book had to been written around 721 BC, because Tobit is in living in Nineveh after the Israelite are deport there around 722-721 BC.
History
Tobit, a devout and wealthy Israelite living among the captives deported to Nineveh from the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722/721 B.C., suffers severe reverses and is finally blinded.1
1?New American Bible, Revised Edition. (Washington, DC: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011), Tob.
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Tobit is a book within the deuterocanonical literature (sometimes also called the Apocrypha). As such, it is deemed canonical by Roman Catholics, but generally not by Protestants. The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS), however, has proved to be a watershed for our understanding of Tobit. Fragments of Tobit have been found among the DSS in both Aramaic and Hebrew, proving that it was written in Aramaic, not Greek. As a result, the philological criterion (that it should not be deemed canonical because it was not written in a semitic language) originally used to justify Tobit’s proscription rests on shoddy footing. Although not canonical for large segments of Christianity, the book of Tobit will prove salutary for anyone interested in studying Scripture. Many Christians, including early pillars of the faith (e.g., Origen, Clement), have read it as “Scripture.” Tobit also contributes to an understanding of the biblical world. It is unique as the only text that envisions the Assyrian exile and deportation as its hypothetical historical referent. Tobit provides a more extended picture of quotidian Jewish family life than any other biblical book. Finally, the book of Tobit is a serious piece of narrative theology. Although enshrined in a folktale, it strives to say something profound in conversation with contemporaneous theological formulations. It intentionally engages Deuteronomy, Job, and Sirach as conversation partners.
Tobit is among the Apocrypha books in which the Catholic church makes canonical at The Counsel of Trent, December 13, 1545-December 4th, 1563.
Theology
This is an allegorical retelling to Tobit’s life and his son (Tobiah) trip o Media, along with the Arch Angel Raphael. We are given a deep hunger for faith and walking in the ways of righteousness by Tobit and Tobiah. That when we do YHWH will protect and guide us!!!!
Structure
The inspired author of the book used the literary form of religious novel (as in Esther and Judith) for the purpose of instruction and edification. The seemingly historical data, names of kings, cities, etc., are used as vivid details not only to create interest and charm, but also to illustrate the negative side of the theory of retribution: the wicked are indeed punished.
Although the Book of Tobit is usually listed with the historical books, it more correctly stands midway between them and the wisdom literature. It contains numerous maxims like those found in the wisdom books (cf. 4:3–19, 21; 12:6–10; 14:7, 9) as well as standard wisdom themes: fidelity to the law, intercessory function of angels, piety toward parents, purity of marriage, reverence for the dead, and the value of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. The book makes Tobit a relative of Ahiqar, a noted hero of ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature and folklore.1
1?New American Bible, Revised Edition. (Washington, DC: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011), Tob.
Chapter (6) {(2) YHWH the Son, Christ Jesus, Yeshua Gen 1:3, Rev 22:1-5, times (3) YHWH, the Holy Spirit, Ruach Gen 1:2, Rev 22:17, which is Man, the (6th day), YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, Gen 1:27-31}!!!! There is (1) Pericope, (Theological Idea), YHWH the Father, YHWH Ab, 1 Sa 2:2, 1 Ki 18:39, 1 Ki 20:13, 1 Ki 20:28!!!! It has (18) verses whose sum is (9) {(3) YHWH, the Holy Spirit, Ruach Gen1:2. Rev 22:17, times (3) YHWH, the Holy Spirit, Ruach, Joh 14:15-31, Joh 16:4-15}. (18) is the product of (3) YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach Gen 1:2, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 50:1–5, Exo 31:3, times (6) {(2) YHWH the Son, Christ Jesus, Yeshua Gen 1:3, Rev 22:1-5, times (3) YHWH, the Holy Spirit, Ruach Gen 1:2, Rev 22:17, which is Man, the (6th day), YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, Gen 1:27-31}!!!!
Purpose?
The purpose of Tobit is to teach all to walk is faith, Enoch 99:10, Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:15-21, Gal 3:1-29, Gal 5:1-26, Heb 11:1-40, Jas 2:14-26!!!!
The purpose of Chapter (6) is to teach Man, the (6th day), YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, Gen 1:27-31, when we have faith, Enoch 99:10, Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:15-21, Gal 3:1-29, Gal 5:1-26, Heb 11:1-40, Jas 2:14-26, YHWH will bless you with miracle blessings, Gen 12:2, 2 Ki 4:1-44, Enoch 94:1–5, Psa 115:12, Luke 14:14, Jas 1:25, that will be provide for you and for those in need, Deut 1:11, Deut 15:11, 2 Cor 8:14-15!!!!
Exegesis / Hermeneutical
Conclusion
Chapter (6)is to teach Man, the (6th day), YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, Gen 1:27-31, when we have faith, Enoch 99:10, Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:15-21, Gal 3:1-29, Gal 5:1-26, Heb 11:1-40, Jas 2:14-26, YHWH will bless you with miracle blessings, Gen 12:2, 2 Ki 4:1-44, Enoch 94:1–5, Psa 115:12, Luke 14:14, Jas 1:25, that will be provide for you and for those in need, Deut 1:11, Deut 15:11, 2 Cor 8:14-15!!!!
Bible Study Question
Does Your Faith provide for those in Need?
I love this chapter, for me, it is what walking in faith is all about, showing THEOPHILUS, GOD'S LOVE, Deut 10:18-19, Deut 11:1-32, Deut 13:3, 1 Sa 18:1-5, 2 Sam 9:1-13, John 3:16, John 13:34-35, Rom 5:8, Rom 13:8-10, 1 Co 13:1-13, Eph 5:1-21, 1 Jn 3:11-14, 1 Jn 4:1-21, 1 Jn 5:3, to the world that the world sees YHWH blessing you with miracle blessings, Gen 12:2, 2 Ki 4:1-44, Enoch 94:1–5, Psa 115:12, Luke 14:14, Jas 1:25, that through you those in need are provided for, Deut 1:11, Deut 15:11, 2 Cor 8:14-15!!!!