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NASB | Ephesians 4:9 (Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:9 (Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also had previously descended [from the heights of heaven] into the lower parts of the earth? |
Bible Question: What do you mean by hell isn't undergroud. Can you please explain. Does Psalms 139:15 relate to decending Jesus decending to hell (I read Acts 2:27 in NIV and KJV) thanks |
Bible Answer: Hi Leia, and apologies for the late reply. What I meant by saying "Hell isn't underground" is that scientists know the precise make-up of the crust, core and mantle of this planet, and Hell as you know it simply isn't there. The idea that there is a demon-filled place called Hell physically situated under our feet is about as smart as saying that Heaven is situated on top of the clouds over our heads. What is below us and in the heart of the earth is a place where dead people go, and it is called the Grave. "Hell" the supposed fiery place, is not below us or in the heart of the earth. So either the writers of the Bible got the location of "Hell" wrong, or the location is right and they are just talking about the Grave. And that's what I believe. Jesus "descended into hell" by dying and being placed in a grave. And like it or not, we are all going to the same hell that Jesus went to. Yrs, Dr. B. |