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NASB | Philippians 2:9 For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 2:9 For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, |
Bible Question:
Agreed. Completely. Amen. Now, do you have a thought about the focus on the name? |
Bible Answer: Well, I can only respond with what I've been told. I think (if I remember accurately) the name Jesus was the modern name 2000 years ago for the Hebrew name Joshua. I guess I would suggest a note of caution about this discussion as it could easily end up with someone thinking we should worship the name "Jesus" itself. The name itself shouldn't be worthy of our worship, only the Being Himself Jesus, His Father, and the Holy Ghost (or Spirit) get that honor. As you mentioned in your original post/question, a rose by any other name is still a rose AND has all the characteristics attributed to that rose. But notice when we as humans pluck it to pieces to better analyze its wonderous beauty and magnificence, it's no longer a rose and nowhere near as beautiful and even looses it powerful scent. So it is with our God. When we humans in our physical and finite world try to completely understand a Being as wonderfully Infinite and Absolutely Perfect in every way as Jesus, all our comments and questions, all our words fail miserably. I guess this is about all I could think to say. But I do think your question is good and should result in interesting discussion. Blessings to you. Country Girl |