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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: yodedp27 Ordered by Date |
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1 | Proverbs 17:12 means? | Prov 17:12 | yodedp27 | 152941 | ||
In other words, it would be better to be mauled by a bear who has been robbed of her cubs than to be a fool who reaps the consequences of his folly. Folly in this sense comes from the Hebrew "eviyl" meaning one who "despises wisdom," is "licentious" or quarrelsome--in other words someone who doesn't want to listen to wiser people. Because we have free will, this verse can be said to be saying God's going to allow us to make mistakes, but like a parent who sees their kid headed for disaster, it doesn't give him pleasure to see the "fool" suffer the consequences of his actions. Hope that helps! I hope a lot of people answer this one, because I'd be interested in seeing other responses! |
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2 | What is the AKJV? | 1 John 5:7 | yodedp27 | 152940 | ||
I find your answer to be questionable--John 3:36 clearly states : (KJV) He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. The Amplified does not change this meaning. What this is saying is that whoever believes that Jesus IS the Son of God has everlasting life--and whoever doesn't, isn't going to see eternal life, because their eyes are not open to see Christ as their Saviour. As far as the "wrath of God" I am wondering if this is a bit tongue in cheek, for Strong's states that "wrath" is from the Greek word "orge" which has a tertiary meaning as of punishments inflicted by magistrates--in other words punishment from the Jewish authorities for being a follower of Christ. (This is just speculation, but interesting to consider), as I don't see God as punishing those who don't believe in Christ. Christ taught God loves us, and is not a God of punishment, thus, my speculation. At any rate, the word "belief" (in this instance, from the Greek word "pisteuo" is used means "to trust in Jesus or God as able to aid either in obtaining or in doing something: saving faith"--from Strong's Concordance. I find your definition to be a bit murky at best--but please clarify in case I have not understood your meaning. |
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