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201 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 73861 | ||
EdB, I continue to appreciate your wisdom and insight in dealing with so many issues. I get a chuckle whenever someone "demands" we observe the Sabbath. So many have no understanding of it. They think that every seventh day is Sabbath - period. What do they do about the twice a week "Sabbaths" that the "Torah" demands to be observed? Or, the once a year "Sabbaths", etc.? Surprizing enough, I DO observe the Sabbath. Some times it happens to be on Sunday, some times on Saturday (var!). :) Keep keeping 'em on their toes. :) Taleb |
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202 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 73855 | ||
Greg, for a quick minute I thought one of my relatives came back to life. We used to argue over these same matters. He also would pull verses out of context, ignoring the "opposite" verses. He would criticize me for not keeping the feasts, covering my head while praying and not facing Jerusalem when praying, etc. While he KNEW the book of Hebrews specifically denounced his logic (?) he refused to accept that writing because he claimed Paul was an unbeliever. All of Paul's epistles do give credence to the same truths that Tim and EdB have stated. While, so far, he was one of a few of my relatives who accepted the Lord's birth, ministry, death and resurrection, he also, by ignoring what the NEW Testament REALLY says (rather than, for what he wished it said), he lived and died in bondage to the LETTER of the law that Christ lived and died to set us free from. Interestingly, you are almost there. You wrote, "Pretend for a moment that Torah was a requirement". Greg, forget what the books say about the book. (I’ve got too many of the same books.) Read THE book. Read Hebrews out loud, and ask the Lord if what Hebrew says is really true, OR is what you want to believe true. (If you are honest with yourself, you will notice that BOTH can't be true, because they disagree with each other.) You may even notice how much the rest of Scripture “matches” the truths of Hebrews. Here’s my prayers, Taleb |
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203 | What was the name of Lot´s wife? | Gen 19:26 | Taleb | 73839 | ||
Wordoer, I agree with both EdB and Tim. The reason I mentioned Joshua and 2 Samuel wasn't listed, was, it isn't in my copy. After you wrote it was in yours, I did some checking on the internet, under "book of Jasher". logosresourcepages.org/jasher.htm spells out the multiple problems with Jasher. Tim as "almost" right, when he said the Jewish cultists wrote their own. "Almost right" means they did write their own. But, according to the various copies available, it means several of them wrote their own different ones. I agree with Edb. Stay in God's word. My library is overfilled with books, from many differant "viewpoints", because they are of use to know why someone believes in order to correct their errors. One doesn't walk up to a JW and say "Your wrong", without knowing where they are wrong, right? Bank tellers in training don't get to see any counterfeit money UNTIL they know the real real well. Taleb |
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204 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 73661 | ||
It is interesting that people today are arguing about the same things they did in the "Bible Days." Praise the Lord, He has given us Roman's 14:5-6, among many other Scriptures, that deal with the same topic. "Whether one is weak in their faith (gives preference to one day over another), or strong (esteems every day), Each person should be FULLY convinced in his OWN mind. He who observes the day, observes it with the Lord in view." Of course the rest of Romans 14 comes into play. Read it and obey it and be at peace with God and man. In Christian Love, Taleb |
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205 | What was the name of Lot´s wife? | Gen 19:26 | Taleb | 73660 | ||
Wordoer, In reading Jasher, did you notice that it fails to mention anything about what Joshua and 2 Sam says is recorded in there? I did. Anyway, Jasher "offers" some great "possible answers" to some questions that have shown up here. I love the section about some of Judah's battles where he takes on so many - single handedly. We must be careful, however, not to "think" it is gospel, right? :) Taleb |
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206 | Each apostles death? | Acts | Taleb | 73609 | ||
Hank, your comment, as usual was well thought out. Thank you for reminded us all to be mindful of others. Everyday, in so many places, such goes on. It's sad but true, at least from "our" prospective. Over the years, I have read a few books about the death of some of the “saints” depicted throughout God’s-story (HIStory). Often, the martyred spent the last moments on this side of eternity with praise and adoration on their lips. Hebrews 11:35b remains the same today. “… Others endured torture, and refuse to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life.” No wonder Psalms 116:15 boldly declares: “Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints.” The verse gives credence to the premise, “Not a sparrow will fall, without God nodding approval, and you are more valuable than many sparrows.” (Matt. 10) Yes, in this world we shall hear of such horrors as you described. Too many will experience them with their own eyes. Too many others will experience it with their very lives. But then, the Greek word “witness” is “Martur”. God’s best to you, as you offer Him your best. Taleb |
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207 | Each apostles death? | Acts | Taleb | 73569 | ||
James death is recorded in Acts 12. The others are from church history. In the back of one of our Bibles, is a list. If this is the same list you were looking for, great. If not – sorry. Matthew suffered martyrdom by being slain with a sword at a city in Ethiopia. Mark died in Alexandria, after having been cruelly dragged through the streets of that city. Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in the land of Greece. Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downward, during Nero’s persecution. John was put into a caldron of boiling oil, but escaped death in a miraculous manner, and was afterwards banished to Patmos. James the greater was beheaded at Jerusalem. James the lesser was thrown from the pinnacle of a temple and then beaten to death with a club. Philip was hanged up against a pillar at Heirapolis in Phrygia. Barthalomew was flayed alive. Andrew was bound to a cross from which he preached to his persecutors until he died. Thomas was run through the body with a lance at Coromadel in the East Indies. Jude was shot to death with arrows. Matthais was first stoned, and then beheaded. Barnabas was stoned to death by the Jews in Salonica. Paul, after various tortures and persecution, was finally beheaded at Rome by Emperor Nero. |
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208 | what ws the reply from god | Job | Taleb | 73349 | ||
Thomass, Good word. Interestingly, God said that Eliphaz and his two pals were basically liars. Reading through Job, when we note what God says in Job 42:7, ("...because you have not spoken regarding me what is true, as my servant Job has ...") By noticing who is speaking, we know whether what is said is true, or false. If God or Job was speaking, what is says is true. God never mentions anything about Elihu. If what those dudes tried to pass off about God as "gospel", and God says it's not true, teachers and pastors etc. should not "quote" those portions as how God is, etc. I've marked the chapters where those guys speak with an X. This reminds me to remember that anything in that chapter that refers to God's character etc. is not true. If it's not true, than the opposite of what they say about God is true. Taleb |
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209 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73311 | ||
Hello, my friend Tim. Thank you for searching out evidence to back up the efforts of the hard working translators of His word. Do you understand my “problem”, however? With “such and such” a phrase translated in a positive sense, but the translators recognizing that it can be translated into a negative sense as well, (or visa versa) and either or, but never both, are preached as gospel – one, or the other, is wrong. Right? Most of my too many bible translations have cross references, foot notes, or other type of “aid”. But in the “troubling verses” they too often fail to provide “both sides of a possibility”. That’s where the source of too many problem verses begins, when I discover on my own the “other possibility (and, thank you, Tim, I agree. I really should refrain from using the term mistranslation, especially without proof which is which). I knew the other scriptures with curse in Job tossed a curve ball, but often the word does. My Hebrew-English Bible translates the words, to read right to left, like Hebrew does. It translates “barak” as bless. Whoa, I thought. I checked other words translated from “barak” and, low and behold, they were all bless, etc. A few weeks later, I heard a sermon on that section. Poor Job’s wife, I concluded. How many times have you heard a sermon about poor Job’s wife ridiculing her husband? You inquired, “If Job's wife was asking him to 'bless' God, why would Job rebuke her? What if she actually said, “Job, just bless God and get on with dying. That will put you out of your misery.” What if Job responded with the same words as recorded, but, because the translators failed to catch the “bless”, wrongly concluded Job “meant” something else with his words. Perhaps, (and that is ONLY a perhaps) Job meant what he said, but the translator’s emphasis were misplaced. Couldn’t Job’s response have meant? “Foolish, Woman, why do you think I should bless God and die. God gave me a great life, yet it doesn’t mean God doesn’t allow sickness. So, I have no excuse to “want to” die.” Don’t forget, God DID allow the sickness. That seems to be why the portion of scripture stated, “Job did not sin with his lips.” So, why bother to wonder, you wonder? Perhaps I should begin wondering that too, but the Berean in me refuses to NOT want to check it out. Once again, I promise to refrain from starting any “First Blessed Church of Mrs. Job”, or, “The Congregation of Was He For or Against God”, but still …. Tim, where you shared about our own language changes – Good points. Sometimes it just takes another mind to help clear our own. Is that one of the reasons Paul stated in 1 Cor. 2:15, "But WE share the mind of Christ, rather than "I" (meaning Paul, not me)? Blessings, Taleb |
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210 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73300 | ||
Good afternoon, CDBJ, Your thesis offers much input. Rather than commenting about the connection you drew right now, I'll save it for another "fishing expedition". Suffice it to say, I know exactly where you’re coming from, and I do appreciate the effort you extended. Thank you. Keep them Bible pages turning. They offer abundant life. And, thanks for helping to make days nicer. Taleb |
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211 | Why weren't Jesus' answers the same? | Matt 19:16 | Taleb | 73298 | ||
Greeting, jlpangilinan. Wow. Thanks. You put more effort into my “question” then I dreamed. Your time was well invested. I was merely curious if others had the same viewpoint someone had offered me when I inquired about their “spiritual status”. Their response was, “Not everybody has to do the same things to obtain eternal life. That’s why Jesus had given different answers to the same question. His answer depended upon what that person personally needed to do to personally obtain eternal life.” The above person had a different view than what your “answer” offers. Basically, I offered similar answers, but to no avail. Thanks again, for reminding us of God's intent for us to "make good use" of each other to help grow ourselves up. May His blessings dwell, and rest upon you, friend. Taleb |
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212 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73292 | ||
Tim, My problem of referring to mistranslations as “mistranslations” stems from discovering the vast differences in translations of such verses as Hosea 11:12, (or, as one bible has it, in Hosea 12:1) “Ephraim surrounds me with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit; Judah is ALSO UNRULY AGAINST God, Even AGAINST the Holy one who is faithful.” Others translate it, “Judah RULES WITH GOD and WITH the Holy ones.” Vast difference. Too many sermons are preached because a “wrong” translation of certain portions of scriptures is “believed as gospel.” Or, take Job, where it says ‘curse God and die’. That Hebrew word, “BaraK” everywhere else, except Job, is translated bless, blessed, blessings, blessedness, etc. etc. Why? If the author (inspired of God?) of Job had wanted to convey the premise of a “curse”, what was the matter with the word “arar”, or, “kawbab” or any other word referring to the opposite meaning of bless? (Don’t you just love trying to spell in an attempt to convey Hebrew words phonetically?) Once I recognized the "error", it helped me understand the real messages filled in Job, as opposed to what some of our present-day books claim. These are just a few such, (if I may again use the term – mistranslations) that I have come across in my studies over the years. Appreciate your valuable labors, Tim Taleb |
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213 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73290 | ||
Searcher, thanks for the reasoning: “Translators have many reasons ... you need to ask them.” I believe I will. I was hoping to know this side of eternity. But, now that you mentioned the idea, someday, I will ask William Tyndale personally … “Sir, do you realize how much time people spent trying to decipher your choice of words from Greek to English? If you had only undergone Wycliffe’s Bible Translator’s training school, we won’t have near the fun.” :) I sure hope “Billy” Tyndale made to the same other side I’m going to, otherwise someone else will have to ask him, through all that smoke. |
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214 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73288 | ||
Justme, Very interesting. (I read your note “addressed” to someone else. Sh!) “For more than the last fifty years most translations have used what is called Functional Equivalence. Also known as dynamic theory. This type of translation focuses on the ease of understanding for the intended reader.” Without knowing the terminology of such, I know this to be necessarily true. Many cultures of the world insist on a translation of scriptures focused on such ease. For example, in parts of Africa, only a thief would knock on your door. Any friend would call out, “Anybody home?” To translate in the strictest literal sense, what Jesus told John in Rev. 3:20: “I stand at the door and knock …” will not work. So, “for ease of understanding for the intended reader”, it is translated, “I stand at the door and shout.” At the same time, I take great issue with some wanna-be-cool translations. Give me a break, translators – don’t tell me “he, his”, etc. is politically incorrect. Because I don’t talk with thees, thous, and thys, (my spell check is going bananas), whenever I read KJV, (actually any version I do the same) I read it like I talk. Good visiting with you, Taleb. |
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215 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73287 | ||
Ray, Wanted to thank you for agreeing with me (of sorts) about that sticky verse. For years, I wondered if, like Elijah, if I “was the only one” troubled. While the verse offers more than we understand yet, at least I’m getting a better understanding, as years sweep along. Even I agree with me about that. :) Taleb |
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216 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73225 | ||
Tim, That is so right. "Many times, a very literal reading in English does not really convey an accurate rendering of the Greek." I can't think of a language that one can accurately translate. I can think of an instance where my tranlator asked, "What do you mean, "There is more than one way to skin a cat? What's a cat?" I'm sure that was my "reasoning" here. I had not idea what "Cat" was, if you get my drift. Thanks. |
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217 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73206 | ||
Hello Tim, Thanks for offering the “help”. You wrote, "As for (3319), all of the lexicons I have list the meaning of this particular phrase as 'being removed'." Well, Tim, mine list the 3319 as "Mesos" - middle, (as adjective) or (neuter)(noun)- among, between, midst. And, according to my "Vine’s Expository dictionary", it reads, "MESOS - 2 Thess 2:7, where, however, removal is not necessarily in view; there is no accompanying verb signifying removal, as in other occurrences of the phrase." 1096 is Ginomai - and according to Vine's, it means “to become, signifying a change of condition, state or place”. This is why I consider it a mistranslation – in my “Literal Translation of the Bible” it translates the verse as: “For the mystery of lawlessness already is working, only he holding back now, until it comes out of the midst.” And in my “The Interlinear Greek-English New Testament”, it translates thus: “For the mystery already operates of lawlessness only there is the one restraining just now until out of (the) midst it comes.” Both different from all the translations that say in effect: “For disobedience is already secretly at work, but only until he who is now holding it in check is gotten out of the way.” Does it matter? Well, over the years I have noticed some differences in what all the “versions” say even though the Hebrew or Greek “say” the opposite. I was just curious if this was another one of those cases. Rest assured, I don’t intend to start the “First Church of Out of the Midst. Ha ha! Taleb |
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218 | Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? | 2 Thess 2:7 | Taleb | 73125 | ||
Why do the Bible translators mis-translate 2 Thess 2:7? In every Greek translation I have, it reads, "For the mystery of lawlessness already is working, only he is holding back now till OUT OF THE MIDST IT COMES”. But the way it’s translated into English, it says "until he is taken away”. The “Strong” numbers 3319 and 1096 spell out exactly what the Greek renders. It makes a big difference. |
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219 | Why weren't Jesus' answers the same? | Matt 19:16 | Taleb | 73118 | ||
Why did Jesus' answers varied when asked the same question? In Matt. 19:16, the rich man asked him, "What must I do to inherit eternal life? In Luke 10:25, a lawyer asked him the same thing. Jesus told the rich man to sell all and give to the poor and then follow him. He told the lawyer to love his neighbor as himself. | ||||||
220 | Isn't Baptism neccessary for salvation?? | Rom 10:9 | Taleb | 72924 | ||
In reference to Paul’s statement in 1 Cor. 1, you quote, "He baptized some, and would have baptized more, but that his and the apostles' peculiar work was to preach the Gospel..." So you really DO agree, his peculiar work was to preach the Gospel, IS why Paul didn’t baptize more. Exactly. That is a rephrase of what others and I have said. IF Paul’s preaching the gospel included baptism as a take it all or leave it all package, Paul would been compelled to baptize everyone who believed his preaching ... yet Paul admitted he didn't baptize very many. But, then you change the side of your mouth and claim he didn't baptize more people because, “He certainly didn’t want to be the focal point of their faith.” Interesting theology, but we had better stick with what God says God said, rather than what men say God said. If I may quote you once again, “So you see, your point is pointless”. That seems to fit here. Perhaps you should go back to THE book instead of a book. :) Taleb |
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