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1 | Questioning Isaiah and Ezekiel | Isaiah | 12345 | 87542 | ||
In looking for an answer to the general question, "Who is Satan?" I have found many scripture passages that are supposed to explain his origin and his fall. However, when I go back and read these passages in context, they do not seem applicable, in spite of a long-held assumption by most people that they do, in fact, refer to Satan. For example, Isaiah 14 (especially 14:12-15) is a taunt against the King of Babylon, and does not actually refer to Satan (I don't think) or even mention Satan. In Ezekiel 28:13, although it refers to Eden, it is actually a part of a prophesy against the King of Tyre. In both cases the kings seem to be punished for their pride and wicked ways, and the stories they tell seem to be metaphors for what is currently happening (or will come to pass), and not about what has already happened with Satan. Only in Revelations 12:7-9 does a story of the fall of Satan appear in context, but it also refers to a prophesy of what is to come. Why do so many people assume these passages (such as Isaiah and Ezekiel) refer to the devil when he is never actually mentioned? I am familiar with many New Testament (and Old Testament) references to the ways Satan works in our lives today and how we must avoid him. I am just trying to get to the origin of the familiar story of the fall of Satan and why we teach this to our children in Sunday school, etc. if it is not actually there. I am on a kind of quest since the story of Satan was brought up in a Bible study I'm working on, and now, coincidentally, my son has asked me about this. I would appreciate feedback on this issue so I can "get it right" in my own soul and also accurately answer my children's questions, today and in the future. | ||||||
2 | To whom is Isaiah 14 directed? | Isaiah | 12345 | 87494 | ||
In Isaiah 14:4 it says "you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon:" and then goes on to say in Isaiah 14:12 "How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star, son of the dawn!" but this is directed toward the king of Babylon, not Lucifer, am I right, in retribution for the pride and evil of the inhabitants of Babylon? Are there any other scripture references you know? Maybe one that will address who the morning star is, or the son of the dawn? I have cross-referenced with Revelations but have still had no luck in getting a clear and complete "story." Thank you. | ||||||
3 | Location in Bible of story of Lucifer | Isaiah | 12345 | 87164 | ||
Everone seems to be very familiar with the story of Lucifer rebelling in Heaven and falling from grace. I am having trouble locating the exact Biblical passages that refer to this story, however. I would appreciate any help as I am working on a Bible study and the answer would be a big help to me. Thanks! (My silly name on this message service is 12345) |
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