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NASB | John 1:51 And He *said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see the heavens opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:51 Then He said to him, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man [the bridge between heaven and earth]." [Gen 28:12; Dan 7:13] |
Subject: Why the angels? |
Bible Note: Excellent question with a profound answer! Zondervan's NIV Study Bible suggests, "As in Jacob's dream (Gen. 28:12), thus marking Jesus as God's elect one through whom redemption comes to the world- perhaps identifying Jesus as 'the' true Israelite (see v. 47)." In Genesis 28:12 it states, "Jesus Himself is the bridge between heaven and earth (John 14:6), the only "mediator ... between God and men" (1 Tim. 2:5)." Nelson's NKJV Study Bible mentions, "The thought here is similar [comparing John 1:51 with Gen. 28:12], namely that there will be communication between heaven and earth." Ryrie's Study Bible offers, "A symbol of the fellowship open to followers of Christ." And for Genesis 28:12, "'ladder.' more like a stairway." The MacArthur Study Bible adds, "Jesus' point to Nathanael was that just like Jacob experienced supernatural or heaven-sent revelation, Nathanael and the other disciples would experience supernatural communication confirming who Jesus was. Moreover, the term "Son of Man" replaced the ladder in Jacob's dream, signifying that Jesus was the means of access between God and man." I personally interpret this 'ascending and descending' to be another reference to the Diety of Jesus as God Himself! But the Bible mentions ladders (Gen. 28:12) and stairways (1 Kings 6:8)and wardrobes (2 Kings 22:14, 2 Chr. 34:22) in interesting places.. :) |
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