Finding Community in a New Social Unit, with John Walton: Genesis 2:24
Release Date: 06/29/2026
God Gave the One Named Son, with George Kalantzis: John 3:16
Exegetically Speaking
Prof. George Kalantzis returns for a third comment on one of the Bible’s most well-known verses, John 3:16. A seemingly small question – should the English pronoun ‘his’ be inserted where the Greek has only the article ‘the’? – swells with importance when viewed through the lens of the church’s theological growth over the centuries following the apostles. is Professor of Theology and Director of at Wheaton College. Among his publications are and . He has been editor or co-editor of several volumes, including, . Check out related programs...
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The Masoretes, the LXX, the Scrolls, and Modern Translations, with Michael Graves: 2 Samuel 17:3
Exegetically Speaking
The KJV of 2 Sam. 17:3 reads in part, “And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace,” whereas the ESV reads, “and I will bring all the people back to you as a bride comes home to her husband. You seek the life of only one man, and all the people will be at peace.” Behind this difference is a fascinating story of rediscovery worthy of Indiana Jones. , a frequent contributor to this podcast, is Armerding Professor of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College. He is the translator of and author of ,...
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Nothing Iffy About It, with Philip Graham Ryken: Philippians 2:1
Exegetically Speaking
Paul writes to the Philippian believers, “if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love . . . .” Does he doubt that they do? How do conditional sentences work on occasions like this? , who has been a regular on our podcast, is the President of , 8th in the college’s history. His most recent book is . You can hear many of his talks at or at . Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): M.A. in Biblical Exegesis:
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Assonance, Burning Brush, and Consonance, with Bradley Cameron: Ecclesiastes 7:5
Exegetically Speaking
In the hevel-ridden world of Ecclesiastes the writer is asking whether it is all worth it for human beings. These reflections resonate with a modern audience, but what can be hard to grasp in translation is the sound of the Hebrew sentences, which itself assists in conveying the intended meaning. (PhD, Wheaton), who has been on the podcast before, is Visiting Assistant Professor of Old Testament at . His dissertation was, “Learning to Fear: An Exploration of the Fear of God in Ecclesiastes through the Lens of Emotion.” His publications can be found on . Check out related...
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A Wee Little Man, with Jon Laansma: Luke 19:3
Exegetically Speaking
In Luke 19:3, Zacchaeus is unable to see Jesus because he is short. Is it possible that the short person in question is Jesus? is Gerald F. Hawthorne Professor of New Testament Greek & Exegesis and the Director of the program at Wheaton College, and also the Wheaton-based director of this podcast series. Some of his publications may be found . He is currently working on a commentary on 1 Corinthians for the series. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): M.A. in Biblical...
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Finding Community in a New Social Unit, with John Walton: Genesis 2:24
Exegetically Speaking
The traditional translations of Gen. 2:24 have the man “leaving his father and mother,” “clinging to his wife,” and “becoming one flesh.” The assumed frame of reference is that of marriage and sexual union. Yet situating that language in its cultural context and noting a Babylonian parallel to one of those phrases points to a corporate frame of reference. , Old Testament Professor Emeritus at , is a frequent contributor to this podcast. He has many volumes in his “Lost World” series along with many other publications, including, . He is currently collaborating with...
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Noah: First Impressions as Prologue, with Adam Miglio: Genesis 5:29 and 6:6-8
Exegetically Speaking
When Noah (Noach) is first introduced in Genesis 5, it is said that “he will bring us relief (nacham).” This and other wordplays will feature significantly throughout the entire story of the flood, not least in Gen. 6:6-8. , a frequent contributor to our podcast, is Professor of Old Testament at . His publications include and . Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): M.A. in Biblical Exegesis:
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The Divine Parakletos, with Philip Graham Ryken: John 14:16, 26
Exegetically Speaking
In a Trinitarian passage, Jesus (the Son) declares, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another παράκλητος (parakletos), to be with you forever.” The understanding of that Greek designation of the Holy Spirit is critical for grasping the promise of Jesus, the assurance it contains, and the marks of its fulfillment. , who has been a regular on our podcast, is the President of , 8th in the college’s history. His most recent book is . You can hear many of his talks at or at . Check out related programs at Wheaton College: ...
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They’ve Taken the Lord, with Amy Peeler: John 20:2
Exegetically Speaking
Some modern translations of John 20:2 have Mary exclaiming, “They have taken away the Lord’s body from the tomb.” The word “body” is not in the Greek sentence, and its insertion might dampen our sympathy with Mary’s profound grief. Dr. has contributed several episodes to this podcast. She is the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies, Professor of New Testament, and Chair of the . Her most recent publication include and . She is presently working on Paul’s view on the impact of the Incarnation. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical...
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To Breathe’ or ‘A Witness’? Ugaritic, Hebrew, and the Text of Proverbs 12:17, with Andrew Burlingame: Proverbs 12:17
Exegetically Speaking
We are approaching the centenary of the discovery of the Ugaritic language, which belongs to the same family of languages as Hebrew, Aramaic, Moabite, and others. This relationship with Hebrew permits insights to flow both from Hebrew to Ugaritic and Ugaritic to Hebrew. One illustration of this is found in Prov. 12:17. A word traditionally parsed as a verb in a context that seemed to call for a noun was confirmed to be a noun when Ugaritic parallels were uncovered. Some English translations are still catching up. , a prior contributor to this podcast, is a program alumnus and...
info_outlineThe traditional translations of Gen. 2:24 have the man “leaving his father and mother,” “clinging to his wife,” and “becoming one flesh.” The assumed frame of reference is that of marriage and sexual union. Yet situating that language in its cultural context and noting a Babylonian parallel to one of those phrases points to a corporate frame of reference. Dr. John Walton, Old Testament Professor Emeritus at Wheaton Graduate School, is a frequent contributor to this podcast. He has many volumes in his “Lost World” series along with many other publications, including, Genesis (NIV Application Commentary). He is currently collaborating with Dr. Aubrey Buster in preparing a major commentary on Daniel (NICOT). The first volume on Daniel 1-6 is already available, and the second volume on Daniel 7-12 is on the way.
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