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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:
EPHESIANS 4:8 What does MEN in this verse mean? Because, then we can know whether women can be Pastors v.11. Then we can ask what a Pastor is and then look at what Paul was talking about to Timothy. EPH. 4:12-13 God bless. |
Bible Answer: Dear Tuli, Eph 4:8 Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO MEN." "Man" is used in the Bible (unless it is referring to a particular person), means "mankind", men and women alike. Given the context the natural meaning of "men" means not "Mankind" in general but that portion of man kind that was the recipients of the grace spoken of in v.7. If you agree with my interpretation, we can proceed in searching the Scripture to find out if God has given women leadership roles in His Church. God Bless Tuli (Is your name an acronym?), John Adams |