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NASB | 2 Kings 2:11 As they were going along and talking, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire which separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind to heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Kings 2:11 As they continued along and talked, behold, a chariot of fire with horses of fire [appeared suddenly and] separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. |
Subject: Elijah went to heaven alive |
Bible Note: Oh, yes. I see your point. And this is a very good one. Except for one thing. Heaven was not open for them yet. Christ opened heaven. Until then the saints went to "Abraham's Bossom" see Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus. But, Elijah and Enoch may very well have traded their corruptable body on the way up. We are not told the details. We are only told that they did not die, but were taken up. Alternatively, they may have traded after heaven was opened. Or they may be in a separate place such as that which was called "Abraham's Bosom" But in any case you are absolutely correct in saying that heaven will not accept any corruption or imperfection. It is the Dwelling Place of God, and no impurity can ever be found there. I highly commend you on your excellent analysis. |