Animals also are called souls.—Genesis 1:20, 21, 24, 30. Since the Bible word “soul” means the person himself, it should not surprise us to learn that souls can and do die. The Scriptures say: …

After a person dies, the literal term “dead soul” is used for the corpse in some Bible verses. (Leviticus 21:11, footnote; Numbers 6:6, footnote) Although many Bible translations use the …

10 For example, God told Moses: “All the men who were hunting for your soul are dead.” (Exodus 4:19) Clearly, Moses’ enemies were seeking to take his life. Similar usage of the word “soul” is …

And Nazirites were told not to come near “any dead soul” (“a dead body,” Lamsa).—Numbers 6:6. 5 A similar reference to the soul is found at 1 Kings 19:4. A severely distressed Elijah “began …

According to this teaching, the spirits of the dead can become powerful friends or terrible enemies. Many people believe this lie. They fear the dead and give them honor and worship. …

The Bible says that both animals and humans are souls. (Numbers 31:28) When the first man, Adam, was created, he was not given a soul but “became a living soul.” (Genesis 2:7, …

Aug 1, 2015 · There is another way to learn about the condition of the dead. We can examine the inspired Scriptural records concerning eight people who returned from the dead. —See the …

All Souls’ Day (Day of the Dead). This is a day for “commemorating all the faithful departed,” according to the New Catholic Encyclopedia. “Throughout the Middle Ages it was popular …

And it was so.” (Genesis 1:20, 24) In this passage, fish, domestic animals, and wild animals are all referred to by the same word —“souls.” Birds and other animals are called souls in the …

“The dead know nothing at all,” says the Bible. —Read Ecclesiastes 9:5. 2. How do we benefit from knowing the truth about death? Many people are afraid of death —and even of the dead! …