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NASB | John 12:38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke: "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT? AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM OF THE LORD BEEN REVEALED?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 12:38 This was to fulfill what Isaiah the prophet said: "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR MESSAGE? AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM (the power) OF THE LORD BEEN SHOWN (unveiled, revealed)?" [Is 53:1] |
Bible Question: In many places in Scripture "THE ARM OF THE LORD" or "HIS HOLY ARM" are used. I am looking for information as to exactly what this means and how is it important to believers today? |
Bible Answer: God created man in His image, therefore, He has two arms as we do. One arm, the right, He uses to shew forth mercy; the other, severity. Therefore, if we "see" His arm, we will experience either an act of mercy or of severity. As believers, it is important that we stay away from actions which would have Him "show" us His arm of severity and that we encourage actions, thoughts, etc. that would allow Him to "show" us His Holy arm, the right arm, of mercy. (I say allow because He is bound by His Word, and as such will not do certain things until we do certain things.) |