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1 | Demons? Today? | Matt 8:31 | tomsweetstir | 109469 | ||
Mommapbs, your comment "a woman (a practicing Hindu) who I can only describe as "radiating" an evil presence that I percieved mainly through her eyes," confirms what His Word says about the eyes. The eyes ARE a person's window. I am sure you have encountered a person who, when you looked into their eyes, radiated Jesus. That tells us all (you included), that WHEN that Hindu woman looked into YOUR eyes - she beheld the Lord who dwells within you! Believe it! For ALL you know, that woman might have been the MAIN reason HE sent you there, so SHE could "see Jesus". Is it not possible for His precious Holy Spirit to quicken that demon-filled spirit with "memories" of what she saw displayed in your eyes? Yes! A thousand times yes. Your words you write are read by those who never "register". Yet, because of the power of truth, your written words travel around the globe with a flick of your little mouse. Thank you, mommapbs, for your ongoing obediance to broadcast His message. Tom |
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2 | Demons? Today? | Matt 8:31 | tomsweetstir | 109462 | ||
Rowdy, am I reading this correctly? Did you MEAN to write - "If we can see an actual demonstration of such a person being possessed, then I'll get much, much closer to believing in this practice"? Where does Scripture state such would ever cease? Surely, with the world in its present state, NOT to believe "in this practice" seems dangerous. While many have "profited" from it, and many have denied its existance, God's word promises His believers power to cast them out, heal the sick, etc. Luke 9:1, Mark 16:17 etc. Tom |
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3 | A Graphic Illustration | Matt 28:1 | tomsweetstir | 109458 | ||
Tim Moran, one verse comes to mind, concerning your labors in producing your "Graphic Illustration" to explain a more complete story of Jesus' resurrection. Acts 20:35 “…remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to GIVE than it is to receive.’” I honestly can’t imagine HOW blessed you are in “giving” that to us, except to say you must feel overwhelmed with HIS blessings, 'cause as Acts 20:35 promised, I AM deeply blessed here on the receiving end. Thanks. Tom |
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4 | RAPTURE: PRE-TRIBULATION OR NOT? | Bible general Archive 2 | tomsweetstir | 108285 | ||
REX, you are most welcome! Thank you for the "tip" on that web-site. It's a sobering thought about today being the last day for thousands. Blessings to you as you study and teach. Tom |
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5 | RAPTURE: PRE-TRIBULATION OR NOT? | Bible general Archive 2 | tomsweetstir | 108284 | ||
Tim, thank you for your explanations. And also, thank you for your continual courtesy demonstrated in your giving me a “warm, from the heart” reply. Your gentle spirit and mannerism is admirable. Not JUST to me, but to all with whom you share. The real impressive part is your never changing easy and mild methods of your replies to those you KNOW will disagree with you. Reading your postings over the months, you come across with an even temperament (although on a very, very few occasions, your edges might have been a mite scratchy – generally justifiably so, I add). :) Many regulars, newcomers, and “hit and miss” people like me could stand to “catch your spirit.” May you and yours receive all the Lord has for you, Tom |
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6 | RAPTURE: PRE-TRIBULATION OR NOT? | Bible general Archive 2 | tomsweetstir | 108282 | ||
Tim, your P.S. comment reminded me of dear friend from years long gone. Thank you. Whenever anyone asked this Bible-teacher friend if he was pre-trib, mid-trib or post-trib, he lips would creak up under his bushy white moustache. With a twinkle in his eyes he would whisper, “I’m pan-trib.” Blessings, Tom P.S. “Pan-trib” means – Whenever Jesus returns, everything will pan out OK. :) |
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7 | RAPTURE: PRE-TRIBULATION OR NOT? | Bible general Archive 2 | tomsweetstir | 108251 | ||
Tim, this is sort of separate from the previous post I sent. You know Greek better than anyone I know. Please, what does the Greek word that Paul used here mean? I noticed it is only used in the NT four (4) times. EACH time, it deals with a situation of going to meet someone of great importance who is on their way to be with you, and then returning to where YOU were before. Matt. 25:1 and 6 – the story of the virgins who went out to MEET the bridegroom who was coming TO them. They didn’t leave to GO with Him. They went to MEET Him. Acts 28:15 – Paul was traveling TOWARDS Rome. When the brethren in Rome heard Paul was on his way, those in Rome came out to MEET them. Verse 16 explains, “When we came to Rome…” ! Thess. 4:16 – The dead and those alive “hear” the sound of the LAST trumpet and we MEET Jesus in the air, and according to the use of that word MEET – we return back here. So, Tim, WHY would Paul use that term IF we would be staying UP there somewhere? The tribulation is FINISHED when 1 Cor 15:52, and Rev 11:15, and other verses happen. We must agree that the LAST and SEVENTH are one and the same. The rest of Rev 11 explains the results. This world ravaged by Satan passes into the total possession of our Lord and He shall reign forever. THEN WHAT? The time comes for the dead to be judged AND for rewards to be given. And some teach that those rewards will be handed out while the earth is undergoing the tribulation. Wrong. OUR GOD WAS NOT POWERLESS to protect His people from “tribulation” before Moses led them out of Egypt. And I believe HE IS the same today, yesterday and forever. According to my expository dictionary of NT words, the word MEET is used in the papyri of a newly arriving magistrate. It seems that the special idea of the word was the official welcoming of a newly arrived dignitary.” (Moulton, Greek Text. Gram. Vol. 1. p.14) So, Tim, WHY would Paul use that term IF we would be staying UP there somewhere? Bless you, Tim Tom |
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8 | RAPTURE: PRE-TRIBULATION OR NOT? | Bible general Archive 2 | tomsweetstir | 108249 | ||
Please heart my heart here, Tim. I have the deepest respect for you, your ministry, your wisdom, your character, your faith, etc. That said, and meant ---- My brother Tim, I don’t agree with your opening sentence – “I do not consider the timing of the rapture to be one of those 'essential' doctrines which we must agree upon.” I admit that Heb 6:1-2 exhorts us on leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ to go ON to perfection; not laying again the FOUNDATIONS of …. resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. But, I am sure you will heartily agree with me when I state “the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment" ARE a portion of that foundation. And a faulty foundation is sure to make everything else that rests upon it to fail and fall. However, I will agree that the belief of pre-trip rapture itself has been around for much longer than 150 years. It was somewhat what Paul had trouble with as expressed in 2 Tim 2:17-18. And verse 19 refers to “the foundation”, signifying ITS importance to get this “doctrine” right. When I saw REX’s question, HOW could I not respond? Many people who don’t verbally participate, read this forum. Am I to merely close my eye to teaching that is so blatantly unscriptural? REX’s question was about the origin of the pre-trib rapture theory. Thank you, Tim, for taking the effort and time sharing what you expressed about the “pre-trib” statement written in the third century. In a previous post to Rex, I listed numerous well-known and respected writers who, through the centuries refute the pre-trib notion. So, there must have a “REASON” for them to teach how Christians would have to undergo the whole tribulation, otherwise why would they waste words? I wasn’t insinuating the pre-trib teaching “originated” in the 1800. I was merely giving facts concerning where “the rapture before the trib” TOOK SOLID ROOT. Much like the JW’s - the pre-trib “doctrine” changes. When confronted with Scriptures that “cancel” their theory, “pre-tribbers” attempt to use another portion of Scripture, (one that likewise disproves it) rather than accepting what the “first confrontational” Scripture exposes. I BELIEVE IN THE RAPTURE!!! I also understand what the word means. As I am sure you well know, it comes from the Latin word “rapere” which merely means to take away, or seize. This WILL indeed happen. Jesus' prayer in John 17, where He specifically asked His Father NOT to REMOVE them from the world, but to protect them, would be the only prayer that the Father REFUSED, IF the pre OR mid-tribs are right. Me? I'm going with Jesus KNOWS His Father will "heed to the prayer" and allow us to "pass through the fires and not be burned." According to the pre-trib AND mid-trib theories, they both claim, when the Lord comes in the clouds, the trumpet will blow, the dead will arise, and those still alive will be seized up and we all will MEET the Lord in the air. THEN WHAT HAPPENS? Tom |
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9 | RAPTURE: PRE-TRIBULATION OR NOT? | Bible general Archive 2 | tomsweetstir | 108144 | ||
Kalos, help me get this straight, please. It seems that you ARE claiming, as I pointed out in my previous post to REX, that Jesus’ explanations to His disciples concerning the “resurrection” in Matt 13 and Matt 24 are INCORRECT? How can you change what Jesus taught about the tares (children of the wicked one) being removed FIRST, before the wheat (the children of the kingdom)? He explained His angels will FIRST REMOVE the tare FROM the wheat. Just like He said in Matthew 24:38-41 “….BEFORE the flood THEY were eating and drinking … and knew not until the flood came and took THEM all away” “They” and “them”, who WERE TAKEN do not refer to Noah and family. They are the “children of the wicked one”, according to the parallel of Matthew 13. Jesus continued by stating … “there shall be two in the field; the one will be removed, and the other left.” WHO WILL BE “REMOVED”, according to what Jesus declared in Matt 13? Concerning the flood, WHO didn’t know about the flood until it came and TOOK THEM away? One answer fits all questions. The wicked. Did David lie, or was he deceived when he wrote in Psalm 37:35-36? “I have seen brutal people abuse others … suddenly THEY disappeared! I looked, but THEY were gone and no longer there.” Vs 38- “But not a trace will be left of the wicked or their families.” John 17:15 is where Jesus specifically prayed that God WOULDN’T do what you claim God will do. I love what it says, and what those words mean. Checking out some of Greek in this verse actually cancels the “rapture THEORY. “Father, I don’t ask you to TAKE them OUT of the world, but KEEP them safe from the evil one.” “Take” (airo) is defined as “to take UP”; “to LIFT”. “Keep” (tereo) is defined as “to guard from loss or injury by keeping your eye upon them. It implies a fortress or full military line of apparatus.” Ask anybody "the reason for a rapture", and the answer screams out “To save us from the tribulation.” 2 Tim 3:5 fits too many “Christians” in this land of ours. “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof …” Trembling they whine, “Surely God doesn’t expect us to suffer at the hands of the antichrist. He knows how BAD it will get.” Since Abel, men, women and children have suffered at the hands of the children of the wicked one. All of a sudden, God is going to yank up into the clouds all who have placed their trust in Him. Talk about “trust”. Scriptures PROMISES in John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you might have peace. In the world you SHALL HAVE tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Your comment – “in the clouds at His second coming (parousia") raised a question NO rapture follower has provided a REAL answer concerning what Rev 2:4-6 expresses compared to 1 Thess 4:15-17. You claim that “The DEAD shall rise, and we which are alive shall be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air” happens BEFORE the end of the tribulation. What about those who are supposedly martyred AFTER the “rapture”. Those who were killed for not worshiping the beast, nor taking his mark, are said to be resurrected AFTER Satan is bound for 1,000 years. Please carefully read, Rev. 20:5 “This is the FIRST resurrection.” FIRST? What “number” do you give the resurrection BEFORE the “FIRST resurrection”, the one that supposedly took place at the “rapture”? Tom |
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10 | source references | OT general | tomsweetstir | 107357 | ||
Hello, friend. Sorry, but I know of no site concerning the JW’s. There might be one someplace, but all I have is a little experience, a friend who used to belong to them, some literature and books. Some of that literature from way back gives them a “black-eye”, and whenever I’ve confronted them about what they have written, they get defensive, offended, and “disappear”. I’ve noticed it has happened again. Apparently, they “disappeared”. Not necessarily because of what I have written, but from what other postings previously have said, which is mighty good stuff that goes to the heart of their error. Most likely, their elders ordered them to stop visiting this site. Like when someone who knows how to witness to them, is finally avoided by them under the pretense they are hopelessly lost. They can’t “disobey” their elders, or they will be “disfellowshiped” from associating with any JW’s. Tom |
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11 | source references | OT general | tomsweetstir | 107325 | ||
Aniset, I see the JW’s TACTIC still hasn’t changed. With so much material from Watchtower to read, the one book they neglect for answers is the Bible. Thank you, Aniset, for once again coming forth with a “truthful” answer. Every year, with thousands of pages of Watchtower material to read, e.g. lessons, books, magazines, and such, but limited Bible reading assigned, and the majority of that in the OT, it’s no wonder you refer to yourselves as Jehovah Witnesses. After all, Jesus instructed HIS FOLLOWERS in Acts 1:8 “You will be MY WITNESSES … even to the remotest parts of the earth. And they were JESUS CHRIST’S witnesses, as stated in Acts 11:26 that the disciples first came to be known as CHRISTians. Jehovah or YHWH is OT. Jesus is NT. Both are God. Speaking of Watchtower. Does that CD Rom have access to old copies of their literature? You know, the ones that PROPHECED things that embarrassed The Society almost into extinction. Are you able to still read, “The Time is at Hand” from Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, Allegheny, PA published in 1897? If so, read what it says on page 620 about the “present proofs that the setting up of the Kingdom of God IS ALREADY (emphasis mine) begun, that it is pointed out in prophecy as due to begin the exercises of power in A.D. 1878, and that the “battle of the great day of God Almighty” (Rev. 16:14) which will end in the A.D. 1915 ….” Or, perhaps the material that was distributed later on, like those other embarrassing dates like 1799; 1874; 1878; 1914; 1915; 1918; 1925; 1929; 1975. Are you old enough to remember when Witnesses were praised for selling their homes in May's 1974 "How Are You Using Your Life"? IF you can still obtain a copy, read on page 3 "Certaianly this is a fine way to spend the short time remaining before the wicked world's end. - 1 John 2:17" If you aren’t able to read those anymore because the society hopes everyone doesn’t recall them, and if you WANT to – let me know. I have some material that will interest anyone searching for truth, and I talking about material straight from the “prophet’s mouth”. Tom |
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12 | source references | OT general | tomsweetstir | 107324 | ||
Tara1, get ready. The day is fast approaching when one of two things will happen. Your elders will command you to get off this forum and stay off, OR, you will finally agree with all those who are obeying Jesus’ command and you will, like so many others, become HIS witnesses, as Jesus instructs in Acts 1:8. As for the fact that Aniset instructed you with his - “Friend, go to the CD Rom and research that the answer is there” - have you ever given any thought to going to Scripture itself? There you will learn Scriptures only mentions Michael FIVE times. You will also discover that NOT ONE says anything about that particular angel being, or becoming Jesus. IF using the “with an archangel’s voice” makes Jesus Michael, “with God’s trumpet” has to also make Jesus God. One can’t have one “rule” of interpretation change mid-sentence. Now you can better understand WHY your leaders had you look only at the FIRST part of 1 Thess 4:16. Jesus WAS and IS worshipped. IF you can get your hands on a 1961 edition of NWT, check out Hebrews 1:3 where God the Father gives a command concerning His Son, “let all angels worship him”. Your present day edition changed that verse to “obeisance” even though the Greek word “proskuneo” remains the same in Heb 1:6. AND Rev. 22:8-9 tells you that ONLY GOD is to be worshipped. So if “proskuneo” (worship) is only for God, and God commands “proskuneo” towards Jesus, well, any more questions? Without learning a smidgen of what the Bible says - read IT rather than going to that faulty CD Rom. Blessings, and may HE grant you wisdom about Him Tom |
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13 | Where ARE the four corners of the earth? | Is 11:12 | tomsweetstir | 105760 | ||
Hello Taleb, I too have read such writings as you mentioned about the four corners of the earth. I wish I could locate them. I recall they could help answer some of Makarios” legitimate questions. Others, who have studied the earth’s characteristics, answered many of my inital questions and doubts. I'm sure you will agree, the globe models we have today do an injustice to the earth's occupants. Look at the average world map and you would think that Greenland is one of the world's largest countries. In reality, China is almost five times the size of Greenland. And the real equator is NOT two thirds down. What do people do with "discoveries" that aren't found in scripture? To try to discredit scientific discoveries such as the four, not three, or twelve corners of the earth, because it doesn’t make sense to them, doesn’t make any sense to me. I recall reading about Galileo’s discovery that he made a few centuries ago, that the earth rotated around the sun, not the other way around as previously thought by “the church”, brought him grief too. He did it without the equipment that Hopkins, the Navy and scientist use. And, as I recall, they, like so many other discoveries, weren't searching to see if this not so round globe had any angles on it. Anyways, Taleb, thank you, and chin up, sir. Tom |
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14 | Why did Eve orginally leave the garden? | Gen 3:1 | tomsweetstir | 99528 | ||
Justme, Often, when I read Scripture, I attempt to put aside what I “already know” about the portion being read. It helps to “see things for the first time.” Too often, we merely skip over the words we deem “unimportant”. But I have discovered too many things that change my “preconceived” concepts. Why would the author of Genesis “word” it as it is worded, IF satan and Eve were standing smack next to the tree? “The tree which is IN the middle of THE garden.” Also – that tiny word in verse 6 – “when” told me time had past from the conversation to the looking. The word continues to say that Eve gave a bite to her husband, who was with her. This presents the probability of Eve and Adam talking over what satan had told her, as she led him to the middle of the garden to take a better look at the forbidden fruit. Adam, according to Scripture was THE ONLY ONE told not to eat from that tree. He MUST of told Eve, and perhaps it was Adam who added that footnote, not to touch it, who knows. What we do know is Adam KNEW he wasn’t suppose to eat – and did anyway. From the perspective that Eve got it second hand, she might have figured Adam had it all wrong. Had Adam “corrected” Eve – we wouldn’t be having this “conversation”. :) Tom |
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15 | Christ comes in kingdom power at the End | Mark 9:1 | tomsweetstir | 99342 | ||
Candy Lee – Have you ever considered the CONTEXT of those verses you quoted. They are always the same ones that others pass off for that erroneous concept of evening and night. For that matter, even many Jewish people “practice” the Sabbath in that manner. Lev 23:32 IS CONNECTED to verses 23-31. For THIS PARTICULAR SABBATH ONLY, it began the night before. That was because of a FAST. Do you know what day today is? It happens to be that ONE SABBATH of the year – that began at sunset last night. The Jews wouldn’t be able to eat anything. They had to fast for supper, lunch the next day, and supper the next night. (Jews didn’t usually eat breakfast) This is the Day of Atonement, the one-day of the year when the high priest would go into the Holy of Holies to offer a sacrifice for the sins of the people. (Yom Kippur) The Sabbaths that occurred in the seventh month were not six days on, one off. The first day of the month was Sabbath (Feast of Tabernacles) no matter what day it fell on. (Lev. 23:23) On the night of the ninth night of the seventh month, (verse 32) “It is A sabbath of rest for you, and you must deny yourselves (fast). From the evening of the NINTH day of the month until the following evening you are to observe your sabbath.” FIVE days from THAT sabbath is another one that lasts for seven full days. Verse 33- “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month is the Feast of Tabernacles. So you see, Candy Lee THAT “concept about the Sabbath lasting from “Friday night to Saturday night is NOT FROM THE LORD. It is only and I mean only a tradition of man. Jesus confronted the Pharisees about changing the law of God into man’s traditions. Do you know how the Jews today “celebrate” Yom Kippur? According to the Old Testament they WERE SUPPOSE TO FAST from the time sun went down last night until it went down tonight. THEY, the Jews, CHANGED IT. They claim, as long as you fast some of the time it counts for a FULL FAST. As far as those other Scriptures, which you proposed. Taking the above information into account, you need to realize that a Sabbath to the Jews NEVER meant Saturday. It always meant a day rest – no matter what day that happened to be. Like this month of ours, the first day of this month fell on a Wed. That would be THE Sabbath. On the ninth another Sabbath would start. That is Thursday and Friday. On the 15th of the month another one would start. That would be the following Wed. By the way, Sabbath followers MUST work from sunrise to sunset six days a week. Look at all the examples painted in Scripture by Jesus, as proof. Tom P.S. Did you notice in that John reference that you offer as proof, that it really proves what I have just shared? It specifies, depending on your translation, that it was a "Special sabbath". Those special sabbath times are when there is less than six days of labor and one of rest. |
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16 | Christ comes in kingdom power at the End | Mark 9:1 | tomsweetstir | 99233 | ||
Candy Lee your statement “The sabbath starts at sunset friday and ends sunset saturday as it is written ...from sunset to sunset shall you celerbrate your sabbaths” tells me that YOU are misimformed! Sorry, but it does. As it is written? WHERE is it written? Are you telling us that you use what is written APART from Scriptures? MY BIBLE says, concerning the 4th commandment “Six DAYS shall thou work, but the seventh DAY is the Sabbath -” but it doesn’t say from sunset to sunset you shall celebrate your Sabbaths. PART of that Fourth commandment COMMANDS anyone who doesn’t keep the Sabbath is to be put to death. OUCH. Tom |
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17 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | tomsweetstir | 96540 | ||
Simply put, I accept ALL of Scripture, not a hit and miss viewpoint according to man's doctrine. I was just reading in 1st Timothy yesterday morning. Please allow me to copy it from my Bible. 1 Tim 4:3ff : “These are the things you must teach and preach. Anyone who teaches different views and does not agree with the wholesome instruction which comes from out Lord Jesus Christ, and with religious teaching is a conceited, ignorant person with a morbid craving for speculations and arguments which result only in envy, quarreling, abuse, base suspicions, and mutual irritation between people of depraved minds, who are lost in the truth and think of religion only as a means of gain. “For we bring nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. If we have food and clothing we will be satisfied. But men who want to get rich fall into temptations and snares and many foolish, harmful cravings, that plunge people into destruction and ruin. ”For the love of money is the root of all evils, and in their eagerness to get rich, some men wander away from the faith and pierce themselves in the heart with many a pang. “But you, man of God, must fly from these things. Strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” Etc. etc. etc. It sounds to me, the Word of Faith teachers neglect to strive for their listeners to strive for what the Holy Spirit would desire. His word says: “Ask of Me and I will give you nations”... HOw dare we ask HIM for cars, castle-sized homes, pleasure boats, etc. May the Lord bless us with HIMSELF, so we all can rid ourselves of ourself. Tom |
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18 | Why didn't Noah stop tower of Babel? | Genesis | tomsweetstir | 95769 | ||
TommyS, either my calculator or yours needs new batteries. The way I added them up, Noah lived about 10 years after Peleg died. Either way, thanks for the "insight". Tom |
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19 | Why didn't Noah stop tower of Babel? | Genesis | tomsweetstir | 95767 | ||
Hello Darcy, on my calculator I figured that even Abraham was in his fifties when Noah died. Wow, my old teacher WAS right about math. By learning math one can learn lots of other things too. :) Tom |
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20 | Why didn't Noah stop tower of Babel? | Genesis | tomsweetstir | 95764 | ||
Excuse me for "butting in", but the name Methuselah acutally means "His death shall bring." Interesting to think it took him 969 years for his name to take on the meaning his parents gave him, don't you think? Tom |
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