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NASB | Revelation 20:5 The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 20:5 The rest of the dead [the non-believers] did not come to life again until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection. |
Bible Question: Thank you Tim and Nolan. I certaintly don't want to beat a dead horse here. However, I would still like a response to the issue of THE HOUR and the ALL who hear the sound of His voice aspect. This discussion began when I asked if Rev.20:5 was in parenthesis, seeing that I find no other scripture that alludes to or comfirms more than one resurrection. For example, examine Psalms 1:5; 7:6; 149:9; Matthew 10:15; 11:22,24; 12:36; Luke 11:31,32; Acts 24:15,25; 1 Corinthians 15:22,23; Hebrews 6:2; 2 Peter 2:9; 3:7; 1 John 4:17; Rev. 14:7, they all either state THE HOUR or THE DAY, implying a specific event for both the just and the unjust. Most of these verses cited are also preceded by the article "a" or "the" - which implies ONE Resurrection for both the just and the unjust, whereas Rev. 20:5 is the only verse I can find that is alluding to another resurrection 1000 years later, and that verse is parenthesized by several other versions. While I would never question God's word, I feel it would not be heretical to ask if there is the remotest possibility that the translators might have unwittingly inferred there is a resurrection 1000 years later, especially since that verse comes right after the first mention of the redeeemed reigning with Christ for 1000 years. Being that there are so many other scripture that are specific about The Resurrection, compared solely to Rev 20:5, one would be more prone to lean towards there being only one resurrection, rather than two. If Rev 20:5 is corrct, then I'm certain there must be another place in the Bible that mentions or alludes to more than one resurrection, or that will confirm Rev. 20:5. If you cannot provide me with other corroborating scripture to Rev. 20:5, may I at least have your thoughts about THE HOUR and the ALL who hear His voice aspect? Thank You! Yours In Christ! |
Bible Answer: Dear Isabel, If I may ask, what is the purpose of knowing the answer to this question? Please, I mean no harm. I understand that all believers should desire to know more about God, His plan, and how to live in Him. When I was a new believer, I was stricken with a curiosity about the end times. I am not that 'old' now, but I can no longer see that point in striving for that which is hidden, and will remain hidden until the return of the Lord. Please remind me. If possible, tell me where in the Word we are encouraged to seek after such answers. Again, please do not be upset with me. I see a lot of focus on these things, yet no one has explained from the Bible why they spend so much time on them. In Christ Jesus, charis |