10 Bible Facts That Are Really, Really Weird

The Bible is a complex and fascinating book, full of stories, history, and wisdom. But it also has its share of weird passages. Here are 10 of the weirdest Bible facts:

(1). There are talking donkeys. In Numbers 22, a donkey talks to a man named Balaam. The donkey is apparently able to see an angel that Balaam cannot, and it tries to warn Balaam not to go where he is going. Balaam doesn't listen, and the donkey is eventually struck by the angel.

(2). People live to be hundreds of years old. In Genesis, we read about people like Methuselah, who lived to be 969 years old.There are other examples of people living to be very old in the Bible, which is something that seems impossible by today's standard's.

(3). There are giant people. In Genesis 6:4, we read about "the Nephilim," who were "the sons of God" who had children with human women. These children were said to be giants, and they were eventually wiped out by a flood.

(4). A man is swallowed by a fish. In the book of Jonah, we read about a man named Jonah who is swallowed by a fish. Jonah is in the fish for three days and three nights, before he is eventually vomited up onto dry land.

(5). A man builds a giant boat. In the book of Genesis, we read about Noah, who builds an ark to save himself and his family from a flood. The ark is said to be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.

(6). A woman turns into salt. In the book of Genesis, we read about Lot's wife, who turns into a pillar of salt after she disobeys God's command not to look back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

(7). A man makes a golden calf. In the book of Exodus, we read about the Israelites making a golden calf while Moses is up on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments. The golden calf was a symbol of worship for the Israelites, but it angered God.

(8). A man has a vision of a wheel within a wheel. In the book of Ezekiel, we read about a prophet named Ezekiel who has a vision of a wheel within a wheel. The wheel is said to be made of fire, and it is moving in a circular motion.

(9). A man comes back from the dead. In the book of Matthew, we read about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus had been dead for four days before Jesus brought him back to life.

(10). A man ascends into heaven in a cloud. In the book of Acts, we read about Jesus ascending into heaven in a cloud. This event is said to have been witnessed by the apostles.

These are just a few of the many weird facts that can be found in the Bible. While some of these passages may seem strange to us today, they were likely perfectly normal to the people who wrote them. The Bible is a product of its time, and it reflects the beliefs and understanding of the people who wrote it.