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NASB | Ephesians 4:8 Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO MEN." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:8 Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND HE BESTOWED GIFTS ON MEN." [Ps 68:18] |
Bible Question: Since Christ was not present (physically) in the OT, will the dead Jews be redeemed when Christ comes again? |
Bible Answer: The righteous Jews that died before Christ dwelled in the Abraham's bosom or paradise as seen in Luke 16:19-31. When Jesus died he descended into Hades the holding place of the dead to Abraham's bosom and lead captivity, captive to heaven. Eph 4:8 So the righteous Jews of the Old Testament have been redeemed. And all those that died in Christ since Jesus' resurrection go directly into the presence of the Lord. 2 Cor 5:6-8 |