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1 | Who are the Fathers and Children? | Mal 4:6 | copyrightpolice | 72345 | ||
In Malachi 4:6, who does the "fathers" and who does the "children" refer to? I know the Elijah spoken of there is John the Baptist....but who are the fathers and children? | ||||||
2 | Who are the Fathers and Children? | Mal 4:6 | srbaegon | 72346 | ||
Hello copyrightpolice The familiar rendering of fathers and their literal children makes the most sense. However, I could see how this might be extended to the the relationship between the patriarchs and contemporaries of John. Or possibly the relation between the Jewish authorities and the people. Interesting question. Steve |
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3 | thanks. | Mal 4:6 | copyrightpolice | 72349 | ||
Steve, Yeah...I thought the same. Was just wanting to get a varity of point of views on the verse. Thanks for your input! |
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4 | thanks. | Mal 4:6 | David_24597 | 72350 | ||
I think Luke 1:15-17 might answer your question. It is what Gabriel said to Zacharias concerning John the Baptist. | ||||||
5 | thanks. | Mal 4:6 | copyrightpolice | 72351 | ||
So...if I'm understanding this correctly...according to Luke that is...the children are the disobident and the fathers are the righteous. | ||||||
6 | thanks. | Mal 4:6 | David_24597 | 72358 | ||
Yes, it would seem so copyright | ||||||