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221 | language Jesus speak | NT general Archive 1 | Sir Pent | 113285 | ||
Personal Note........................................ Hello EdB, Don't worry about it. I'm not upset in the least :) I apologize for answering in a way that came across as more authoritative than I have any right to be on this subject. My thoughts in this thread are simply educated guesses, and should be taken as such. As for the accuracy and authority of scriptural translations (such as the Septuagint), I whole-heartedly agree with you. In fact, I would hope that anyone wanting more thoughts on this subject would type in the number 15780 into the "Quick Search" box at the top right of the screen. |
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222 | Making the most of the opportunity, how? | Col 4:5 | Sir Pent | 113279 | ||
My answer.................................................. Hello Mommapbs, I think the answer to your question is in the next verse. Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person." Now if only we could all do that on this forum consistently :) |
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223 | language Jesus speak | NT general Archive 1 | Sir Pent | 113277 | ||
Defense of my answer............................................... Hello EdB, The King James Version of the Bible was written using words like "thee" and "thou" that have not been in common use for more than 100 years. However, although there are newer translations out there that are easier to read, some people still prefer the KJV. Similarly, I think we can assume that although there was a Greek translation available during Jesus time, that there were many people who prefered the old Hebrew texts. I think it is likely that the scriptures were still read in Hebrew at certain synagogues. And although the "common man" may have been more likely to be limited to understanding the Greek, the teachers of the law would definately be familiar with the older versions, just as many Bible scholars today study the original languages. Therefore, I think that it is a safe bet that Jesus would also have known the Hebrew language and be familiar with that version of the Old Testament writings. Finally, I would just like to say that it really doesn't matter very much what language Jesus spoke. We're all guessing, and the person who started this thread seems to have lost interest anyway. |
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224 | Resurrection Sunday or easter? | Acts 12:4 | Sir Pent | 113261 | ||
Personal Note................................................... Hello my forever friend, I think that your post reflects wisdom and balance. I like the name "Resurrection Day" myself, but I agree with you that it's not worth worrying about. Instead we should focus on spreading the news of what Easter means in our lives and can mean in the lives of the people around us. |
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225 | why did god create? | John 9:3 | Sir Pent | 113259 | ||
Reference to another thread..................................... Hello Kareem2812, That is a very interesting question and one that I asked a long time ago. To find the many responses that I got back then type the number 13788 into the "Quick Search" box at the top right of the screen. I hope it helps. |
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226 | language Jesus speak | NT general Archive 1 | Sir Pent | 113256 | ||
Clarification.............................................. Hello EdB, You bring up a very good point. It is quite possible that Jesus did not primarily speak Hebrew. However, we know that the Old Testament books of prophecy and the Torah were written in Hebrew. And we know that Jesus had an extensive knowledge of them even as a small boy (teaching in the temple when he was 12 years old). And He was often quoting Old Testament scriptures throughout His ministry. Therefore, I think it is clear that He at least knew Hebrew and spoke it sometimes. I fully admit that it doesn't say specifically in the Bible. But these ideas seem to make sense based on the little information that we have. |
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227 | How God kept his promise? | Luke 1:35 | Sir Pent | 113204 | ||
I need more information....................................... Hello Cryst9m, Could you explain your question a little better? |
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228 | The Trinity in John | 2 Cor 13:14 | Sir Pent | 113192 | ||
Personal Note..................................................... Hello Kalos, I understand that you are working very hard to combat against the "Oneness Doctrine", and to defend the orthodox view of the Trinity. However, this post is not a question, and it was already posted as a note. I have noticed that you have done this multiple times (posting the same thing as a note and a question). This seems to not only be redundant, but also somewhat annoying as the question stays on the main page for a long time due to no one answering it. And no one really can answer it because it wasn't really a question to begin with. I appreciate your posts, but would ask that you try not to post them twice at the same time :) |
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229 | language Jesus speak | NT general Archive 1 | Sir Pent | 113185 | ||
My answer........................... Hello Nae-Nae 04, Jesus usually spoke in Hebrew, but probably also occasionally used Greek, Arameic, and possibly even Latin. |
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230 | Who is Elijah | Matt 27:47 | Sir Pent | 113183 | ||
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231 | Who is Elijah | Matt 27:47 | Sir Pent | 113179 | ||
My answer...................................... Hello Nae-nae 04, Jesus did not actually call for Elijah. That was just what the people standing around the cross misheard him. Jesus was actually calling out to God the Father. |
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232 | do piercing | Ex 21:6 | Sir Pent | 113169 | ||
Personal Note.................................... EdB (and everyone else), It is good to be back. As for myself and my family, we are very blessed, and thankful for it :) |
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233 | Are there 4 meanings for the word love? | John 15:12 | Sir Pent | 113150 | ||
My answer............................... Hello tjtmt, I do not know for sure the answer to your question, as I suppose different people would define and categorize "love" in different ways. However, I think that this would cover what a large number of people would say. I know that there were at least 4 different Greek words that we translate into English as "love. They were "agape", "philia", "storge", and "eros". "Agape" is usually defined as unconditional or unselfish love. "Philia" is the love between friends. "Storge" is the love between family. And "Eros" is the love of attraction (usually physically). |
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234 | Resurrection Sunday or easter? | Acts 12:4 | Sir Pent | 113147 | ||
The other side................................ Hello Justme, Makarios, and Morant61, I hesitate to come disagree with all three of you who I respect and appreciate so much on this forum. However, I suppose someone should make the case for Easter being OK :) There once was a car company called "Datsun". However, it is now called "Nissan". The Nissan company learned many things from the history of the Datsun, but has also added their own flavor to their cars. Similarly, there once was a holiday called "Passover". It was pretty much only celebrated by Jewish people in one small part of the world. However, it had a great purpose of remembering God's salvation of their people from death and slavery in Egypt. Now there is a holiday called "Easter". It is celebrated by people of all races, all over the world. It also has a great purpose to remember the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made in order to bring salvation to all people from death and slavery to sin. The word "Nissan" is also historically the name of a month of the year, but no one thinks of that when they think of "Nissan". They just think of the car. Similary, the word "Easter" may have historical roots in a false pagan god named "Ashtar", but no one thinks of that when they think of "Easter". They just think of the resurrection of Christ (and chocolate). It seems to me that Shakespeare was correct when he said, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet". Therefore, I don't think that calling the holiday "Easter" is a big deal or a bad thing. |
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235 | do piercing | Ex 21:6 | Sir Pent | 113081 | ||
Personal Note.................................... Hello EdB, Just thought I'd say that it's good to see another old friend here on the forum and share a thread together. As for fun, you should come by my house sometime on a Friday night and join us for game night :) |
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236 | do piercing | Ex 21:6 | Sir Pent | 113036 | ||
You're saying the same thing........................... Hello EdB and Sang, You are both seem to be saying the same thing here, and I would hope that you could realize that and end this thread. You both believe that getting a tattoo or piercing is not a sin, in and of itself. You both believe that we should not reject any person based solely on exterior appearances. You both believe that people could get piercings or tattoos for reasons that are contrary to God's will. You both believe that we should encourage people to allign their motivations with God's heart. It seems that the only disagreement is that Sang thinks it is possible to get a tattoo or piercing for a good reason, and EdB thinks that there are no good reasons to do either of those things. I think that you've both made your points, which are both good. Can we leave it at that? |
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237 | a friend passed away. | 2 Cor 1:4 | Sir Pent | 113009 | ||
I need more information.......................... Hello Gianna, The Bible has a lot of verses that could help, but to pick one, I would need some more information. Was your friend who died a Christian? Are you looking for a verse that will help yourself deal with the loss of your friend, or help someone else deal with that loss? What kind of "help" are you looking for? Do want want encouragement for sadness from losing your friend? Do you want answers to questions like "why did my friend die"? Do you want to get ideas of how you could help the family of your friend? The answers to these questions will help me to better direct you towards Bible verses that will help your situation. |
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238 | what covenant did God make? | Gen 17:7 | Sir Pent | 112991 | ||
My answer........................................ Hello Kareem2812, God made a covenant with Abraham that God would give the land of Israel to his descendants, and would bless them. In return, Abraham and his descendants were supposed to be comitted to God and set apart to follow God's plan. This was to be symbolized by the act of circumcision. |
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239 | Who said it? | 2 Cor 13:14 | Sir Pent | 112989 | ||
My answer....................................... Hello Norm, Jesus Christ said it :) |
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240 | Creation of God, Baptism of Jesus Christ | Bible general Archive 2 | Sir Pent | 112986 | ||
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