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1 | luke 14:26 | Luke 14:26 | doubledrop | 237114 | ||
why does luke 14:26 say this when your suppose to love everybdy??? | ||||||
2 | luke 14:26 | Luke 14:26 | DocTrinsograce | 237115 | ||
Hi, doubledrop... Welcome to the forum! The word "hate" in Luke 14:26 is the use of a figure of speech known as hyperbole. The word "hate" in Luke 14:26 is the use of a figure of speech known as hyperbole. Hyperbole is also called "extreme language." Abraham Rihbany, author of "The Syrian Christ," explains that the use of "hate" in the Bible is an example of linguistic extreme in an Eastern culture. There is no word for "like" in Arabic. He says, "To us Orientals the only word which can express a cordial inclination of approval is 'love'." So, they use extreme terms even to describe casual relationships. Therefore, what our Lord is saying, is that our love for Him must radically exceed even our closest human relationships. In Him, Doc |
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3 | luke 14:26 | Luke 14:26 | doubledrop | 237121 | ||
Thank-you, Doc... I never heard of the word hyperpole.........I also am going to get the book The Syrian Christ....I have a thirst to seek the face of our God and to know the truth...He promises if we keep seeking we shall find the truth and the truth shall set us free................ | ||||||
4 | luke 14:26 | Luke 14:26 | DocTrinsograce | 237122 | ||
Yes, seek Him using good-old-fashioned study of what His Word. There is life in the Word. | ||||||