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NASB | John 8:6 They were saying this, testing Him, so that they might have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down and with His finger wrote on the ground. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 8:6 They said this to test Him, hoping that they would have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down and began writing on the ground with His finger. |
Bible Question:
My Youth Pastor and I have a running Bible Trivia game...He just asked me a question that I cannot seem to find the answer to...He has a degree in Theology and I need help!!! The question: In the book of Isaiah- Isaiah prophesies about what Jesus writes in the sand when the harlot is brought to him...Then in Galations it is refered to as well...Can you tell me what that was? What did Jesus write in the sand? |
Bible Answer: Piano Jess22: Welcome to the Forum! We have a 1919 Hamilton Player Paino, so your name was nice to see. Please take a moment and tell us something about yourself in the Update User Info. This helps to get to know a little about each other, and aids in answering questions. This is just an idea. In John 8:9 there is says the left one at a time, with the oldest ones first. Finally only Jesus and the woman were there alone. The questions that come to my mind are these. Why was not the man whom she was with brought to Jesus as well? Who made these sinfull men qualified to judge this woman? Do you think the reason the elder men left first was that they knew all to well that they sinners, and age had many sins needing forgiveness? There are many things taking place here, I think. Now as to what Jesus wrote that too has endless possibilities. Perhaps the names of women that some had adultery with, or other sins that would deserve the stoning of others standing there. What ever Jesus wrote it griped the hearts of the men wanting to stone her. This event was showing compassion and love for the unlovely, and the forgiveness of sin. I wonder if this example has had much encouragement for the women and men who have had simular sin in the past ages, and up until Jesus returns. I think so. The message in the sand was so moving that she was able to go and leave her life of sin. This same message is for us today to repent and leave our sin behind. The leters in the sand are less important to know, than what was written above the Cross on which Jesus bled and died for, and rose on the third day for you and me. Think on this. justme |