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1 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | Krisjen | 132779 | ||
Interesting. In my research I looked up the Greek word used and the definition states: 1) a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother 2) having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman 3) any fellow or man 4) a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection 5) an associate in employment or office 6) brethren in Christ a)his brothers by blood b) all men c)apostles d) Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place Seems to leave open the possiblity that they were not in fact his blood brothers through Mary. I don't mean to imply that if Mary did have sex with her husband that she was impure, but merely that she was still a virgin. I ask because I was also curious if we know whether Jesus was of Mary's biology, DNA if you will. I can see that the Holy Spirit would insert a completely divine Jesus inside Mary to be born of man, but not necessarily genetically created with a woman. |
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2 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | james210 | 132885 | ||
Matt 12:46 While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. Matt 12:47 Someone said to Him, "Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You." Matt 12:48 But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, "Who is My mother and who are My brothers?" Matt 12:49 And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, "Behold My mother and My brothers! Looking at this passage we can eliminate some of the options of what 'brother' means when the people are telling Jesus his mother and brothers are outside wanting to speak with Him. Certainly if in verse 46 the term meant fellow countrymen, all men, or apostles, Jesus would not have made the comment in verses 48 and 49. |
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3 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | Krisjen | 132886 | ||
Goodness this is getting heated! I actually appreciate JCrichton's comments because, in my opinion he is correct. Steve, you requested scripture, I point back to the same scripture you have given, but look at them in their original Greek text. My point is actually being validated by your verses. Mary did not have other children, but Joseph did. Children that predated Jesus from a prior relationship. While we can not know for a fact that this is accurate, it certainly is supported. In fact, I looked for any scripture related to Jesus and brother -under the assumption that perhaps somewhere it would indicate the two in one sentence such as Jesus and his brother - and there were none. All related to other people. IN fact, the only scripture referencing James and Joses as Jesus' brothers, defines them as half-brothers -again going back to the Greek. Which would indicate that perhaps they were through Joseph, not Mary. Further, I disagree with your assertion that because brother meant one thing in Verse 46, it must mean the same in Verse 48... again, the same Greek word is used in both verses; however, every Greek word has many meanings. The word for brother in Greek has, as I indicated close to 7 definitions. It can in fact mean half brothers through Joseph or family members in verse 46 and 47 and then mean Behold my brothers as in brethren in Christ... |
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4 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | james210 | 132898 | ||
You misunderstood what I was saying. I was saying that in v49 Jesus calls His disciples His brothers. My point is, why did he have to make such a distinction IF the people were telling Him that His disciples were outside? The 'brothers' outside could not have been His disciples, so we can eliminate that as one of the possible meanings of 'brother' in verse 47. That's all I was saying. James |
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5 | Did Mary remain a virgin? | Matt 12:47 | Krisjen | 132900 | ||
Sorry for misunderstanding you James. But, again you solidify my point. It could as easily mean Your mother and your fellow countryman from Nazareth or half brothers or cousins, etc. are outside. I infer that it means your mom and family are outside, as in Joseph's sons... then he distinguished that. I really appreciate everyone's help in clarifying this for me. I think the only clear thought is that the answer certainly doesn't detract from who Jesus was and it doesn't really add anything to His awesome nature. I will move to my next question soon! Thank you again for your help... this is a great forum! |
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