Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Exodus 20:13 ¶ "You shall not murder. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 20:13 ¶ "You shall not commit murder (unjustified, deliberate homicide). [Gen 9:6; Ex 21:12, 14, 18] |
Bible Question: Dear prayon: I agree with you in that "unforgivable" and "unforgiven" are two DIFFERENT words with DIFFERENT meanings. However, I am convinced that some of our post-ers (and I do not mean you) are unaware of the difference between the two words. Rather, they seem to be using both words interchangeably, as if both meant THE SAME THING, which, of course, they do NOT. As I've said before, some on this Forum are throwing around a lot of words, without knowing what those words mean. I sincerely thank you for your input. --JVH0212 |
Bible Answer: If I am not in gross error, the genesis of this line of discussion hinges on what we refer to as the unpardonable sin. The words unforgiven and unforgivable come into play. Unforgiven, of course, refers (as in the case of sin or trangression) to something which up to now has not been pardoned or forgiven, but has the capability of being forgiven. In Matthew 12:31-32 Jesus said quite clearly that "ANY sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, BUT blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven." Unforgivable, then, is something which does not have the capability of being pardoned or forgiven "in this age or in the age to come." [verse 32]. So we might ask, Why this one sin, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, why is it unforgivable? I cite a fine explanation from John MacArthur in his study Bible: "Someone never exposed to Christ's divine power and presence might reject Him in ignorance and be forgiven -- assuming the unbelief gives way to genuine repentence. Even a Pharisee such as Saul of Tarsus could be forgiven for speaking against the Son of Man or persecuting His followers -- because his unbelief stemmed from ignorance. [1 Tim.1:13] But those who knew His claims are true and reject him anyway, they sin against the Holy Spirit who testifies of Christ and makes His truth known to us. No forgiveness was possible for these Pharisees who witnessed His miracles first-hand, knew the truth of His claims, and still blasphemed the Holy Spirit -- because they had already rejected the fullest possible revelation." --Hank |