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1 | 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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2 | 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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3 | 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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