M58 Facts, Stats and Syntax

Polls and Statistics

Top 10 Countries with the Highest Number of Christian Denominations

1. USA 635

2. India 263

3. Britain 253

4. Japan 179

5. South Africa 178

6. Philippines 176

7. Canada 145

    Nigeria 145

9. China 141

10. Brazil 130

      France 130

Taken from http://www.worldchristiandatabase.org/wcd/about/denominationlist.asp

Word Study

The longest name in the Bible is Maher-shalal-hash-baz, meaning “speed the spoil, hasten the prey” (Isa 8:1). Isaiah was commanded to give this symbolic name to his son (Isa 8:3, 4).

The shortest name in the Bible is Og, meaning “long-necked” (Num 32:33). Og was the king of Bashan and was defeated by the Israelites under Joshua’s leadership (Josh 12:1,4).

Did You Know?

How was food prepared in the days of the Bible?

Grains were sometimes eaten uncooked (Lev 23:14; Lk 6:1), fish was broiled (Lk 24:42; Jn 21:9), vegetables were stewed (Gen 25:34; 2 Kgs 4:38, 39), and meats roasted (Ex 12:8).