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1 | dead bury the dead? | NT general Archive 1 | Rick_01 | 53139 | ||
But I would like to tell you that even though the explanation seems to be good and attractive, there is nothing in the context that gives us the right to interpret this passage that way. I am a bachelor in theology in all my readings here and there, I have never seen this interpretation by the specialists of the New Testament. I am not saying that the fellow brother is wrong, but it is quite bizarre that he has not referred to the most common answer that explains the text as well, as I did in my commentary. | ||||||
2 | dead bury the dead? | NT general Archive 1 | Simchat Torah | 53161 | ||
Shalom; Many times the context alone will not help to define a particular passage. In many cases it is the culture, known to the author and recipient of the book/letter, but not known to us. An example is Yeshua's/Jesus' use of the term "my father" which is very messianic and only understood from a Jewish point of view but lost by most christian scholars. Also the meanings of words change and are used differently than in their original meaning. For example the terms "bind" and "loose" have the meaning of to tie up and untie to us, but to the first century Hebrew these are idioms that meant "forbid" and "permit" (this is still true today in Hebrew and can be found in a Hebrew encyclopedia. another example is the terms "good eye" and "bad eye" which scholars have attempted to decipher for years. These terms are also found in the Old Testament but are translated correctly but not in the New Testament. The terms mean "generous" and "stingy" which fit very well with the context of the passage once the actual meanings are understood. My point is that in order to understand many things in the Bible, we often have to look outside of the Bible to find their true meaning. Shalom Simchat Torah |
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3 | dead bury the dead? | NT general Archive 1 | EdB | 53185 | ||
Shalom I have to disagree. You will never convince me God in all His infinite knowledge would write a guide book of Life to His children that would require outside understanding to comprehend what He meant. The Bible was written to all. That means all ages, all cultures, all ethic groups, ALL. I know many times the Bible is explained away by, “oh this was a custom of the time and we can ignore that.” However I have found in most cases the answer offered by man as being a cultural custom really down plays the true meaning of the scripture. Now please don’t misunderstand me I’m not saying your down playing scripture or any thing of the sort. What I’m saying is the meaning of this passage is clearly not dealing with a dead man but rather a feeble excuse. One offered by many that are called today. “I can’t go now how about later”. Jesus was clearly stating if your spiritually attune to me get a move on time is short. If not then go bury your dead for you are also dead. EdB |
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4 | Extra-Biblical source for understanding? | NT general Archive 1 | Simchat Torah | 53200 | ||
Shalom Ed; Welcome to the forum, actually I am new to this site but have found it very interesting and helpful. I respect your view of scripture but do disagree. If you believe that you do not need any other source to understand the words of the Bible, could you please answer the following questions using the Bible only, without the aid of any other book or reference material. Matthew 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it is better for him that a heavy millstone be hung around his neck, and that he be drowned in the depth of the sea. What is a millstone and what does it have to do with being drowned? Leviticus 16:8 He is to cast lots for the two goats-- one lot for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat. What are lots? NAS John 10:22 At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; What is the feast of Dedication? Matthew 23:5 "Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; What are phylacteries? Matthew 2:23 and came and resided in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, "He shall be called a Nazarene." Which prophet said this? Mark 9:3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. What is a fuller? |
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5 | Extra-Biblical source for understanding? | NT general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 53221 | ||
Hello Simchat Torah Matthew 2:23 and came and resided in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, "He shall be called a Nazarene." I would very much like to know which prophet said this. Steve |
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6 | Extra-Biblical source for understanding? | NT general Archive 1 | 2ndSamuel22 | 53231 | ||
Dear Steve, This phrase is found in the Book of the Judges, 13:5, refering to Samson. The OT and NT words translate differently, the OT saying "Nazarite", the NT says "Nazarene". They both have the same meaning, "consecrated, seperated". I have a feeling (and maybe one of the language experts could correct me) that it is the same as "Isaiah"(OT) and "Esaias(NT)", or "Elijah"(OT) and "Elias"(NT). Another reference is in Isaiah 53:3, He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him." This refers to Nazareth, an area despised by most of Israel, and why so many could not believe that the Messiah would come from such an area. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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