That is somewhat debatable and has been debated.
Like any Father that KNOWS their kids did something bad but asks them anyways.
As parents we have all done that.
Where in the Bible does it say God is omniscient?
by sabastious 35 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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sabastious
I think a better example would be why did God have to send spies (in Israel) to neighboring nations to find out how powerful they were?
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Ding
Heaven,
Don't you think the question in Genesis to which you refer might be similar to a parent saying, "Johnny, have you been playing outside when I told you to stay in?" knowing full well what the facts were but wanting Johnny to admit his disobedience?
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sabastious
Beat you too it Sac.
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sabastious
Ding, beat you to it!
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PSacramento
Sab is quick...perhaps too quick....hmmm, it seems he KNOWS when we are going to post and posts before us !!!!
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PSacramento
I think a better example would be why did God have to send spies (in Israel) to neighboring nations to find out how powerful they were?
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Because the guy writing that wrote it that way?
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sabastious
THEY ARE ON TO ME!
Now I am gonna have to snuff out the planet and start over...
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sabastious
Because the guy writing that wrote it that way?
What an utterly boring answer
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PSacramento
What an utterly boring answer
Next time I will post it along with a semi-naked babe, that tends to make thinsg more interesting, LOL !
On a serious note, I can see how a being outside of time, with past,present and future not being a factor, can be "all knowing".