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1 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | dwilliamson | 219563 | ||
Rick Very interesting discussion! May it not be that Mary, remembering her status as betrothed to Joseph, was seeking to avoid all the publicity that would undoubtedly ensue when news broke about the birth of John? She herself would have been 3 months pregnant at that time, and no reason could be given which would be acceptable to those who would enquire! Noting Marys character and the fact that it would appear that she had not yet revealed her state to Joseph - would it not be consistent with what is revealed of her to assume that he would be the first (apart from Elizabeth) to know of her situation? Thus, as Elizabeth hid herself, so did Mary. And when the time came for John to be born, Mary went back home and was again in contact with Joseph, at which time "she was found with child of the Holy Ghost". Just a different thought on the passage. In Him David |
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2 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | RickCarpenter | 219564 | ||
Thanks David. It's my understanding that betrothal/marriage were nearly the same thing back then, not like in our current Western mindset. It may well be that the marriage ceremony itself was the only difference, some had it and some didn't, yet they were both as equally wed. So I'm thinking a pregnant betrothed woman was considered in the same light as a pregnant married woman. I think the only "shame" anyone felt was Joseph initially when he found out his betrothed Mary was pregnant but not by him. He soon found out from an authoritative source that everything was OK. :) |
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3 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | dwilliamson | 219567 | ||
Rick My understanding of the subject is evidently slightly different than you. I'll have to look into it again! I appreciate that betrothal was much stronger than our "engagement" but I believe that during the betrothal period: 1. The husband and wife did not live together. 2. There was no intimate physical relationship. What the betrothal period allowed for was (among other things) any previous misdemeanour by either party to come to light prior to the "marriage". Thus allowing for the "putting away" which was being considered by Joseph before he was informed as to the cause. Well, as has been said in relation to this section there is no definitive 'thus saith the Lord' answer as to the timing of Marys return to Nazareth. We are left to our own impression so we can't be too dogmatic! As you have clearly said "He soon found out from an authoritative source that everything was OK." And what faith and obedience he showed when he "took unto him his wife and knew her not until she had brought forth her first-born Son and called His name Jesus". In Him David |
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4 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | RickCarpenter | 219569 | ||
David, "I'll have to look into it again! " As will I, my comments were from memory without accessing what I read about it a good while back (not good practice!). The vast differences in time, cultures, and languages do not make detailed study easy, but they sure do make it interesting and fun. Thanks. Rick |
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