Alzasior Lutor

Nimrod was the founder and king of the first empire to come into existence after the Flood. He distinguished himself as a mighty hunter “before” (in an unfavorable sense; Heb., liph·nehʹ; “against” or “in opposition to”; compare Nu 16:2; 1Ch 14:8; 2Ch 14:10) or “in front of” Jehovah. (Ge 10:9, ftn)
Although in this case some scholars attach a favorable sense to the Hebrew preposition meaning “in front of,” the Jewish Targums, the writings of the historian Josephus, and also the context of Genesis chapter 10suggest that Nimrod was a mighty hunter in defiance of Jehovah.
The beginning of Nimrod’s kingdom included the cities of Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, all in the land of Shinar. (Ge 10:10) Therefore it was likely under his direction that the building of Babel and its tower began.
This conclusion is also in agreement with the traditional Jewish view. Wrote Josephus: “[Nimrod] little by little transformed the state of affairs into a tyranny, holding that the only way to detach men from the fear of God was by making them continuously dependent upon his own power.
He threatened to have his revenge on God if He wished to inundate the earth again; for he would build a tower higher than the water could reach and avenge the destruction of their forefathers. The people were eager to follow this advice of [Nimrod], deeming it slavery to submit to God; so they set out to build the tower . . . and it rose with a speed beyond all expectation.”—Jewish Antiquities, I, 114, 115 (iv, 2, 3).
It appears that after the building of the Tower of Babel, Nimrod extended his domain to the territory of Assyria and there built “Nineveh and Rehoboth-Ir and Calah and Resen between Nineveh and Calah: this is the great city.” (Ge 10:11, 12; compare Mic 5:6.) Since Assyria evidently derived its name from Shem’s son Asshur, Nimrod, as a grandson of Ham, must have invaded Shemite territory. So it would seem that Nimrod made the start in becoming a mighty one or hero, not only as a hunter of animals but also as a warrior, a man of aggression. (Ge 10:8) 
8 "Cush became father to Nimʹrod. He was the first to become a mighty one on the earth. 9 "He became a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah. That is why there is a saying: “Just like Nimʹrod, a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah.” 
Observes the Cyclopædia by M’Clintock and Strong: “That the mighty hunting was not confined to the chase is apparent from its close connection with the building of eight cities. . . . What Nimrod did in the chase as a hunter was the earlier token of what he achieved as a conqueror. For hunting and heroism were of old specially and naturally associated . . . The Assyrian monuments also picture many feats in hunting, and the word is often employed to denote campaigning. . . . The chase and the battle, which in the same country were connected so closely in aftertimes, may therefore be virtually associated or identified here. The meaning then will be, that Nimrod was the first after the flood to found a kingdom, to unite the fragments of scattered patriarchal rule, and consolidate them under himself as sole head and master; and all this in defiance of Jehovah, for it was the violent intrusion of Hamitic power into a Shemitic territory.”—1894, Vol. VII, p. 109.
Religion. Babylon was a most religious place. Evidence from excavations and from ancient texts points to the existence of more than 50 temples. The principal god of the imperial city was Marduk, called Merodach in the Bible. It has been suggested that Nimrod was deified as Marduk, but the opinions of scholars as to identifications of gods with specific humans vary. Triads of deities were also prominent in the Babylonian religion.
One of these, made up of two gods and a goddess, was Sin (the moon-god), Shamash (the sun-god), and Ishtar; these were said to be the rulers of the zodiac. And still another triad was composed of the devils Labartu, Labasu, and Akhkhazu. Idolatry was everywhere in evidence. Babylon was indeed “a land of graven images,” filthy “dungy idols.”—Jer 50:1, 2, 38.
The Babylonians developed astrology in an effort to discover man’s future in the stars. (See ASTROLOGERS.) Magic, sorcery, and astrology played a prominent part in their religion. (Isa 47:12, 13;Da 2:27; 4:7) Many heavenly bodies, for example, planets, were named after Babylonian gods. Divination continued to be a basic component of Babylonian religion in the days of Nebuchadnezzar, who used it to reach decisions.—Eze 21:20-22.
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Whenever  *PEACE  AND  SECURITY*....  1. Thess. 5 : 3, 6,

Always exquisite delight is ahead for lovers of Jehovah.

Thats  so  nice  and  true,  yes !   Let's  try  be  loyal  until  to  the  end ❤

1. Thess. 5 : 3, 6.
. 3 Whenever it is that they are saying, “Peace and security!” then sudden destruction is to be instantly on them, just like birth pains on a pregnant woman, and they will by no means escape.
6 So, then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses.
 
 

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Highlights of the Past Year
2017 Yearbook
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@ARchiv@L  WOW...  you're  a  very  good  help  for  us  -  special  for  our  Librarian   Thanks  for  coming !  We  very  missed  such  of  you  in  the  last  years ❤  Seems,  you're  very  special  in  all  ;-)   Please  stay  here...  yes ?  Thank  you !

The  Entrance-gate  into  the  London Bethel,  like a Watchtower !
Proverbs, 18 : 10
10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower.
Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.
 
 

Yes, really beautiful ! Never seen such an Entrance-Gate at a Bethel house...  simply perfect?  

Do  you  remember  the  very  old  Congress - programs,  Booklets  etc.?
( maybe Brother Barltrop...) 

Museo del Mañana en Río de Janeiro, Brazil
Via

Knowing how life began could be an important step toward knowing why we are here.
Video

Surprenant !!!

Surprenant !!!

Surprenant !!!

A  very  rare  flower...  Jehovah's  special  Creation ❤
*Geum Urbanum*  is a perennial plant in the rose family, which grows in shady places,
in Europe and the Middle East.  ---    Never  seen  before !
Looking  a  little  like  soft  wool  ;-)
 

Different  *JW.Org  ties, neckties*  for  our  Brothers  to  meeting ;-)
I  like  first  the  simple  in  silver - grey....  / seen  in  Internet  -
 

Oh  yes,  I  agree  Sister  Elisabeth !  Its  an  especially  video,  bringing  alot  joy  to  all  Brothers  and  Sisters  around  the  world ;-)  Jehovah  is  a  joyful  God  and  HE  wants, we're  joyfully  too !

HAPPY  @  BETHEL
ALL  Brothers & Sisters  had  a  funny  day....   with  laughing, dancing  and  in  fantastic  mood,  in  all  area's ;-)  Never  seen  before, hahaha   ENJOY !
 
 

“DARKNESS itself will cover the earth, and thick gloom the national groups; but upon you Jehovah will shine forth, and upon you his own glory will be seen.” (Isaiah 60:2) 
These words well describe the situation on earth since 1919. Christendom has rejected the sign of the royal presence of Jesus Christ, “the light of the world.” (John 8:12; Matthew 24:3) 
Because of the “great anger” of Satan, chief of “the world rulers of this darkness,” the 20th century was the cruelest, most destructive time of man’s history. (Revelation 12:12; Ephesians 6:12) 
Most people live in spiritual darkness.
Still, light does shine today. Jehovah ‘shines forth’ upon his servants, the anointed remnant, who are the earthly representatives of his heavenly “woman.” (Isaiah 60:1) 
Especially since their release from Babylonish captivity in 1919, these have reflected God’s glory and have ‘let their light shine before men.’ (Matthew 5:16) 
From 1919 through 1931, Kingdom light shone brighter Jehovah fulfilled his promise: “I shall without fail collect the remaining ones of Israel together. In unity I shall set them, like a flock in the pen, like a drove in the midst of its pasture; they will be noisy with men.” (Micah 2:12) 
In 1931, Jehovah’s glory upon his people became even more evident when they accepted the name Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Jehovah’s Witnesses know that many in this world will oppose them. (John 17:14) 
Still, they are strengthened by Isaiah’s prophecy: “To you the sons of those afflicting you must go, bowing down; and all those treating you disrespectfully must bend down at the very soles of your feet, and they will have to call you the city of Jehovah, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.” (Isaiah 60:14) 
To their chagrin, opposers will soon have to recognize that they have, in effect, been fighting against God himself. Who can win such a battle?
Jehovah sheds light on his people, blessing them, guiding them, and strengthening them. During the 20th century, they saw the fulfillment of Isaiah’s words: “The little one himself will become a thousand, and the small one a mighty nation. I myself, Jehovah, shall speed it up in its own time.” (Isaiah 60:22)
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How  about  this  one ?    Jehovah's  Creations....
A combination of both, the Milky Way galaxy &  the Aurora Borealis in one picture !

SOME  OF  HIS  BESTS....    Outstanding  Paintings  by  Australian  Artist  *Joel  Rea* !



Little  Hawaii - wave.....


"Catching"  some  stars....


LOOKS  LIKE  REAL  WATER......

LOOK  TO  THE  FEARFUL  MIMIC....


Feeling  like  on  the  Beach....

RUNNING  AWAY  FROM  A  TSUNAMI ?      TAKE  YOUR  FANTASY ;-)
( But  100 %  a  painting  GIFT  from  God )
 

Thank you,  brother Alzasior !  Yes, Ève was really very beautiful❤️  In paradise,  we will have many many beautiful sisters ;-)  What a nice time... for brothers and sisters !

I  love  many  of  your  pictures,  Bible Speaks  ;-)  They  are  lovely, tender,  yes,  very good  selected  for  the  importend  Bible Scriptures.  Thank  you  very  much ❤