Ungerâs Bible Dictionary explains that the word fast in the Bible is from the Hebrew word sum, meaning âto coverâ the mouth, or from the Greek word nesteuo , meaning âto abstain.â For spiritual purposes, it means to go without eating and drinking (Esther 4:16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast you for me, and ...
In recent years, many American officials have regarded withholding diplomatic relations as a way to punish countries for actions ranging from human rights abuses, to failure to abide by international law, to specific treaty violations and acts of war.e operated in a practical manner and negotiated historic breakthroughs in arms control. Our diplomatic relations never signified approval of the Soviet regime, but rather recognition of a state with which we had business to conduct in our national interest, as well as in the collective interest of our allies.
The exchange rate is important because it allows for the conversion of one country's currency into that of another, thereby facilitating international trade for purchases of goods and services and/or transfer of funds between countries, and it allows price comparison of similar goods in different countries.owever, when the US dollar is strong, US businesses and consumers can purchase foreign goods and services at cheaper exchange rates (e.g., US$1 = 104 yen). This encourages foreign imports because US importers can pass on some of the cost savings to US consumers in the form of lower prices.