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NASB | Isaiah 8:14 "Then He shall become a sanctuary; But to both the houses of Israel, a stone to strike and a rock to stumble over, And a snare and a trap for the inhabitants of Jerusalem. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 8:14 "Then He shall be a sanctuary [a sacred, indestructible shelter for those who fear and trust Him]; But to both the houses of Israel [both the northern and southern kingdoms--Israel and Judah, He will be] a stone on which to stumble and a rock on which to trip, A trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem. [Is 28:6; Rom 9:33; 1 Pet 2:6-8] |
Subject: Is there "one" relgion? |
Bible Note: To answer that passage, let me back up just a bit, as the apostle was describing our Lord, before he mentions those who work against Him. The simile of a stone is a good description of Jesus Christ, to describe his strength and to show us the foundation on which we are built, as well as a rock of offense to all His enemies. To a lay person, a stone is not a very important item, but the Jews to which Peter was speaking had their glorious temple and understood the reference that was being made, through that. After picturing Christ as a foundation, Peter goes on to the building, as being built upon him 'You also, as living stones, are built up' The apostle is recommending the Christian church to these Jews, who knew not Christ. It was natural for them, with their learning, since the Christian church had no such glorious temple, nor such a popular priesthood. Generally all people are guilty of rejecting Jesus Christ; they shortchange Him for the price He paid, they (or should I say 'WE' ) refuse him, as scripture proclaims in Isa. 53:3. Peter was speaking of disobedient people who have no true faith. By disobedient people understand those that are unpersuadable and unrepentant. So, as you ask 'who was being spoken OF' I could say nearly everyone. But he was speaking TO the Jews, in a metaphorical sense in order to expand his teaching beyond his own lifetime, thereby making it applicable to our own lives. It would apply to you and I, not as disbelievers, but when we choose our own ways in failure of living the perfect life set before us by Christ Himself, do we not fall into that category? |