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1 | Idiom? | Bible general Archive 4 | Jim Estes | 205634 | ||
Brother Tim, That is an excellent question! I would say the following scriptures would apply: Genesis 1:5 – God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day. Genesis 1:13 – There was evening and there was morning, a third day. John 11:9 - Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. But, for the sake of discussion, “three days and three nights” was meant to be one day and parts, perhaps only minutes, of two other days. Then my question is: who decided Jesus was crucified on Friday as opposed to Thursday or Wednesday and why? Under this reasoning could it not have been any of those days? Next question: Does this way of thinking by the Hebrews also apply to scripture concerning 7 days and/or 40 days? Example: the spies for Israel spent 40 days spying out the promise land. Could this have been 38 days and just small parts of two other days? They certainly got the full 40 years of punishment! Were the three days of thick darkness in Egypt really only one day and parts of two nights? I have tried to look at 2 Peter 1:20 in different ways, but keep coming back to the fact that “scripture interprets scripture.” I figured that is where the quote must have come from. I would really appreciate your elaboration on the point. Many thanks, Jim |
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2 | Idiom? | Bible general Archive 4 | Morant61 | 205652 | ||
Greetings Jim! My point on the 3 days and 3 nights was would 71 1/2 hours count, or did it have to be 72 hours? :-) Especially, if a certain culture does not reckon time quite the same way that we do, would a full 24 hours for each day be required? Or, are we forcing our culture upon a text? As far as the day is concerned, I would have no problem with Thursday or Wednesday, if the evidence supports it. As far as 2 Pet. 1:20 is concerned, I have seen many people misunderstand the phrase 'private interpretation'. Peter is not saying that private individuals cannot interpret Scripture. He is saying that Scripture did not originate from a private interpretation. It had its source as the Holy Spirit moved on men and inspired what they wrote. Therefore, the Holy Spirit is the source of Scripture, not a private interpretation. Certainly, I would agree with you that 'scripture interprets scripture', but that is not the context or the point of 2 Peter 1:20. I hope I was clear, it is very late. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Idiom? | Bible general Archive 4 | Jim Estes | 205667 | ||
Hi Brother Tim, Sorry if I missed the point. I think 72 hours because this was a sign. If it was anytime between 25-72 hours it would certainly diminish it as a sign. Why would Jesus not say "three days" only or "within three days?" I agree that Peter was not saying that private individuals cannot interpret Scripture, but he referred specifically to prophesy. I think you would still say the same principle applies. You were very clear and I appreciate your answer at a late hour. Thanks, Jim |
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4 | Idiom? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 205677 | ||
Dear Jim, I notice in your posts you refer to "time" a lot. Is this because your into science or math? Is it your point that if its not percisely 72 hours it is not true? Are you saying that Christ is not the Messiah? I don't understand why this is so important to you? Blessings, Val |
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5 | Idiom? | Bible general Archive 4 | Jim Estes | 205752 | ||
Hi Val, When I find scriptures that, on their face, contradict each other I like to study them and see why there is a conflict. (Such as the women buying the spices after the Sabbath, but preparing them before the Sabbath.) Almost without fail, it is due to a wrong interpretation. I have found that the Bible will interpret itself. However, this often results in an interpretation counter to the commonly held view. Views people have held since childhood and by various denominations. Views that people have a personal commitment to. In 1 Thess 5:21 we are told “Test everything. Hold on to the good.” Jesus told us, "If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? (John 3:12) When Paul and Silas arrived in Berea, they went to the synagogue. They found the Bereans to be of noble character. Why? Because they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. Paul didn’t tell the Bereans he was an expert and far more knowledgeable than they were and criticize them for checking scripture. So when I submit a question, I’m looking for scripture that I may have overlooked. Some answer the call of the question and support their view with scripture. Others cite some expert or commonly held belief or doctrine, but with no scriptural support. If I don’t accept that, some quickly turn the discussion to personal insults. I don’t have any particular interest in science or math. Would it matter if I did? I’m not sure what you mean about the 72 hours. None of this is about me, but about scripture. I believe with all my heart that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God. I also believe he was saying exactly what he meant. Hope this answers your questions. Jim |
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6 | Idiom? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 205755 | ||
Thank you for clearing that up Jim. What truths have you discovered that are "counter to the common held view". I would be interested in those. As to your interest in time it would help to see where you are coming from. I believe the 3 days and 3 nights has long been debated. In my view, I believe the whole counsel of God is to be considered and those things that we don't understand are understood in light of the whole bible. Sorry if I offended you, that was not my intentions. I was just wondering where you were coming from. I don't believe we are meant to know everything. That is just my personal opionion. Blessings, Val |
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7 | Idiom? | Bible general Archive 4 | Jim Estes | 205775 | ||
Hi Val, No offence taken. I agree with you on the light of the whole Bible and that we are not meant to know everything. I think there are many Bible truths that are counter to the traditions of men. What I think is not important, but I would refer you to my other posts. The debate over 3 days and 3 nights has been long debated and I am sure it will continue to be. I think the scriptures concerning the spices in Mark and Luke offer the solution. If this tread caused some to examine the scriptures more closely, that's not a bad thing. What we believe, we must believe in faith. Jim |
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8 | Idiom? | Bible general Archive 4 | Val | 205776 | ||
Thank you for the response Jim, Blessings, Val | ||||||