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1 | Question about meaning of turning cheek | Matt 5:39 | Chusarcik | 89641 | ||
I have a question regarding Matthew chapter 5 verse 38 to 42. My Bible study group was reviewing the part of verse 38 where Jesus says, "If someone strikes you on the cheek, turn to him the other also." One of our study members said a Jewish teacher told her that you would need to understand Jewish history to understand this sentance and that turning the other cheek was a form of insult at that time, in other words, if someone insulted you by slapping you, not appreciating what you're giving, you'd be basically righting them off by turning the other cheek. Does anyone know if this is true? It does seem the Christian is to draw the line when he's determined continuing to give would be unappreciated by the receiver such as in Matthew 7:6 where it says not to cast pearls before swine. Thanks, Chusarcik | ||||||
2 | Question about meaning of turning cheek | Matt 5:39 | justme | 89652 | ||
Chusarcik: Your question is timely, because this very question was answered on Bott radio yesterday, See how the Lord works, I am always amazed. The answer is that only a slave was allowed to be slaped. But even turning the other cheek was not acceptable. You see at that only the right hand was used in greeting and for any other public purpose. The left hand was used only for personal hygene, and it was very serrious insult and a reason for a serrious physical fight, to be slapped in such a way. So to turn the other cheek ment you were accepting the left hand. Very humble and showing genuine forgiveness. Jesus was saying that showing the other cheek was a sign of forgivness and humility. This was a real culture issue, as Jews were under strick laws regaurding sanitary ways. This is common to many countries today that still have primative ways of hygene. Many South American and Central American peoples have this same tradition today. I hope this helps. Any thoughts? Blessings. justme |
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3 | Question about meaning of turning cheek | Matt 5:39 | Chusarcik | 89686 | ||
Very Good,Thanks. Chusarcik | ||||||