In point of fact, the Bible has shown itself to be centuries ahead of mankind in numerous scientific observations. It is only in retrospect that man has "discovered" various scientific facts which Scripture plainly referred to centuries before. Such internal evidence of Biblical inspiration bolsters not only our own faith, but is also useful in bringing faith to the unbeliever.
Consider the following examples cited by Robert Price ["Biblical Truths and Modern Science," Lubbock, TX, n.d.]
The Bible declares that the earth is round and hangs in space (Prov. 8:27; Isa. 40:22; Job 26:7). Man did not discover this fact until 1475. It was discovered by Copernicus.
The Bible declares that air has weight (Job. 28:25). Galileo discovered it in 1630.
The Bible declares that the earth revolves around the sun (Job 38: 13-14). This was not discovered by man until 1500. Again, Copernicus made this wonderful discovery.
The Bible declares that the winds have regular circuits and that the rain clouds are only evaporated water (Ecc. 1:6-7). Man did not discover this until 1630.
The Bible declares that there is great empty space in the north without stars (Job 26:7). Not until Lord Rosse invented his treat telescope did man discover this remarkable scientific fact.
The Bible declares that messages can be sent forth by "lightnings" or electricity (Job 38:35). Lightning is the only word the Hebrews had for electricity. Modern radio proves the Biblical scientific fact.
The Bible declares that God has measured and weighed the ingredients of every substance He has created (Isa. 40:12). Only recently chemists have discovered that all substances to combine chemically must be weighed or measured exactly as they will only combine in exact proportions.
The Bible declares that the stars innumerable (Gen. 15:5; Jer. 33: 22). Hipparchus said there were only 1,022 stars. Ptolemy said there were 1,026. Galileo was the first to teach they could not be numbered.
The Bible declares that the life of the flesh is in the blood (Lev. 14:12). William Harvey did not discover this truth until 1615.
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