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1 | Can we identify the "creature?" | Rom 1:25 | Mommapbs | 138281 | ||
Can we identify the "creature" in this verse? | ||||||
2 | Can we identify the "creature?" | Rom 1:25 | Ray | 138301 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, Strong's #2937 and #2936 gives the understanding that they served the "act or the product" rather than the "Creator". It would be like worshiping the pottery instead of the Potter. It would be like worshiping the building instead of the One who built it. It would be like worshiping the man instead of the Man. It would be like worshiping the thing born to Mary instead of the recognizing the power of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20, "...Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for that which has been conceived [Lit. begotten] in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bear a Son, and you shall call His/ name Jesus, for it is He who will save (His) people from their sins." John 10:14, "...and I/ know My own, and My own know (Me)." Romans 1:21, "For even though they knew God/, they did not honor Him as God, or give thanks; but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible (God) for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures." Colossians 1:14, "in whom [Him]/ we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible (God), the firstborn over all creation." See NKJ. The slashes and parentheses are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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3 | Can we identify the "creature?" | Rom 1:25 | He-man | 138336 | ||
I think perhaps the description is more like Anathema, which literally means a thing suspended, is the equivalent of the Hebrew word signifying a thing or person devoted. Any object so devoted to Jehovah was irredeemable. If an inanimate object, it was to be given to the priests, Num. 18:14; if a living creature or even a man, it was to be slain. Lev. 27:28, 29. The word anathema frequently occurs in St. Paul’s writings, and is generally translated accursed. An examination of the passages in which it occurs shows that it had acquired a more general sense as expressive either of strong feeling, Rom. 9:3, or of dislike and condemnation. 1 Cor. 12:3; 16:22; Gal. 1:9. William Smith; revised and edited by F.N. and M.A. Peloubet, Smith’s Bible , electronic ed., Logos Library System, (Nashville: Thomas Nelson) 1997. |
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4 | Can we identify the "creature?" | Rom 1:25 | Ray | 138358 | ||
Hi He-man, Webster for anathema: Gr, thing devoted to evil; previously, anything devoted. 1 a thing or person accursed or damned. 1) 1 Cor 11:32, "But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the **Lord in order that we may not be condemned along with the world." Romans 1:18, "For the wrath of **God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness." 2) 1 Corinthians 12:1, "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I MAKE KNOWN to you, that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed"; and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord,"/ except by the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same (Spirit)." Romans 1:19, "because THAT WHICH IS KNOWN about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21 For even though they knew God,/ they did not honor Him as God, or give thanks; but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible (God) for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures." Romans 9:5, "...from whom is the (Christ) according to the flesh, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen. Unrighteous men exchange the truth of God for a lie, but it isn't as though the word of God has failed. We worship the Creator and are not given over to degrading passions. We are children of God, children of the promise. Romans 1:25 and Romans 9:8 3) Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of (God) is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "But the righteous man shall live by faith."" Hebrews 10:36, "For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. 37 For yet in a very little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. 38 But (My) righteous one shall live by faith;..." Galatians 3:6, "Even so Abraham believed (God), and it was reckoned to him as righteousness." 4) 1 Cor 16:22, "If anyone does not love the **Lord, let him be accursed [Gr. anathema]. Maranatha. Romans 1:18, "For the wrath of **God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousnes,..." The **stars and the parentheses are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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