“An evil eye” is a Hebrew idiom from the Old Testament. Jesus warned that if a person has an evil eye it is evidence that they are filled with great darkness. In this article we explore the meaning of an evil eye.
An Evil Eye
Jezebel
Jezebel was a notorious woman in the Old Testament commonly known for being a usurper. She killed many prophets and seemed to get by with whatever she did. Unfortunately, Elijah didn’t live to see the judgment that God would bring upon her. He ran from her and hid in a cave. Jezebel brings enormous discouragement because it seems as though these types get by with whatever they do, and God never judges them, but he will eventually judge them.
The Sin of Jezebel
The Sin of Jezebel First Published 2014 Robert Wurtz II But there was none like unto Ahab, who did give himself over to do that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. (1 Kings 21:25) The sin of Jezebel is seen in our text. In fact,... Continue Reading →
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