July
26
/ 2024
Even if the Bible has familiar stories known through cultural osmosis, there are many surprising elements within its pages that might be less well-known. Here are five astonishing things you might not believe are actually in the Bible. First, the Bible references an animal called the "re'em" nine times. The precise identity of this creature is unclear, as the text lacks illustrations. Theories range from antelope to rhinoceros, with some translations even suggesting a unicorn. This interpretation has persisted in some modern Christian circles, fueling debate over the re'em's true nature. Second, the Bible may hint at the Earth's shape long before it was scientifically accepted. Isaiah 40:22 mentions God sitting "above the circle of the Earth." While "circle" is
