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NASB | Revelation 14:4 These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they have kept themselves chaste. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased from among men as first fruits to God and to the Lamb. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 14:4 These are the ones who have not been defiled [by relations] with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased and redeemed from among men [of Israel] as the first fruits [sanctified and set apart for special service] for God and the Lamb. [Mark 8:34] |
Bible Question: Rev 14:4 states that the 144000 who were redeemed, were men who did not have relations with women. Does that exclude women and married men? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Piesan! All of the pronouns used in this passage to describe the 144,000 are masculine. In some passages,this could be an example of a universal "he", but this context is much more focused. The text also says of these 144,000 that they were not defiled by women and were vigins. So, I would say that women, married men, and sexually active unmarried men would all be excluded from this particular group. However, it is important to note that this is not speaking of all the redeemed. The 144,000 are a specific group, not all inclusive. They are likely even the same 144,000 found in Rev. 7:4, in which case they would all also be Jewish men. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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