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NASB | John 12:32 "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 12:32 "And I, if and when I am lifted up from the earth [on the cross], will draw all people to Myself [Gentiles, as well as Jews]." |
Bible Question:
Kathy, - Where does the Bible mention "lifting His Name" ... - Why do you say "Lord I lift Your Name on High" ... what is the Biblical source? John 12:32-33 is about His being lifted up on the cross. John 3:14 is a cross reference and it mentions Moses (Num 21:4-9), where those who looked at the bronze snake up on the pole lived (vv 8-9). None of these references mention anything about lifting His name or any name. So where do you see lifting His Name being Biblical? Searcher |
Bible Answer: Hi, Searcher; I don't see any direct connection between "Lord, I lift your name on high" and Jesus being lifted up on the cross either. But words have a generic meaning too. In this case, I think they make an indirect connection - we lift up Jesus' name because of what he did in being lifted up on the cross. "Lift" means to raise or elevate. We are called to praise Jesus by name. To lift his name on high is to elevate it and praise it. It is an acknowledgement and celebration of this truth: "... God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Phillipians 2:9-11) At least, that's what I mean when I sing that chorus. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |