There are only three instances where the word "bastard," used in Scripture to denote children born out of wedlock, is used. No one born out of wedlock (children whose parents are not married) . . . may be included among the Lord's people (Deuteronomy 23:2) A mixed race (children born out of wedlock) shall settle in Ashdod . . . (Zechariah 9:6)

In their message, however, the Ammonites left out some vital information regarding why their land was taken by Israel (Judges 11:12 - 22). Jephthah responded by stating the true history behind how the land changed hands and that it did not make any sense for the Ammonites to claim ownership to it after the Israelites had possessed it for ...

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has torment, and he that fears has not been made perfect in love. 1John 4:12, NCV. No one has ever seen God, but if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is made perfect in us. Deuteronomy 7:9, NIV

For example, from a strictly human (non-Christian) perspective, the sacrifice of Isaac at the hands of his father likely strikes most people as being unnecessary at best and at worse murder. The reason given Abraham for why he should carry out the death penalty on his son was not as punishment for some grievous sin he committed.

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"To whom then will you compare Me, or who is My equal?" says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high, and behold, Who has created these things, Who brings out their host by number? He calls them all by names by the greatness of His might, for He is strong in power; not one fails." (Isaiah 40:25 - 26, HBFV). A Silent Witness

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9. Edom's punishment is that God will insure, through Israel, that they are completely wiped out. And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for the Lord hath spoken it (Obadiah 1:18).

For example, most states in America have laws that grant a surviving widow within a family the right to claim a certain percentage (e.g. one third or one half) of her dead husband's estate is hers to keep.

Paul and Barnabas, in Antioch, attend a synagogue where the apostle powerfully preaches the gospel (Acts 13:16 - 41). Although many in the city initially believe what is taught, they are soon turned against the gospel by Jews who do not believe Jesus is the Messiah (Acts 13:42). The evangelists are thrown out of the area and travel to Iconium.