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NASB | Mark 15:34 At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?" which is translated, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?"--which is translated, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?" [Ps 22:1] |
Bible Question: Dear delores, Xapis, and Hawaii Ken Armstrong (and maybe some others) I have been studying this verse and the context for some time now, and still cannot find in the Bible the doctrine of Jesus' 'temporary' separation from the Trinity and 'experiencing' Hell. Maybe I am just obtuse, but I would like to hear scriptural evidence of these things. I am not an heretic, I completely believe that Jesus died for my (our) sins. I just can't find anywhere in the Bible where it says that Jesus was 'separated' from the Godhead, even for a moment. That Jesus was a man and the Son of God at the same time is a well-documented Biblical doctrine, often called a mystery, why modify it? (I am aware that it SOUNDS emotionally appealing to dwell on a 'separation,' and maybe even 'seems' to answer the mystery) As to 'experiencing' Hell, Jesus as God cannot 'experience' sin or spiritual damnation. He experienced HUMAN damnation, and bore OUR sins as a substitutionary sacrifice. He became 'sin' on our behalf, in order to abolish it. I can got to 'jail- ministry' and evangelize, and even get to know the inmate's plight, but you have to commit the crime and be incarcerated for it to truly 'experience' jail. You can go to India as a missionary, and even live there for years, but unless you are 'with the people' and living like they do, you can never 'know' their situation. Again, this concept appeals to the ear and to the soul, but is it from God's word? I ask humbly for an explanation, and ask pardon for a 'dumb' question. In Christ Jesus. |
Bible Answer: Sorry, I thought this was a top level question and didn't scroll down to see that it was part of several postings. I also see that part of my answer included the verse that started this thread so I assume you don't believe that it refers to the separation (if there was one). I guess it's time for bed or a big cup of coffee :) Oh well, I hope the experience part of my answer helps you - it doesn't me. |