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NASB | Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away (vanished), and there is no longer any sea. [Is 65:17; 66:22] |
Subject: No Sea on the New Earth |
Bible Note: Hey Makarios, I have received another from a dear Pastor in England. I thought I should pass it on as he was kind enough to think about my request and reply. 5. 'In scripture the "sea" is often used as a metaphor for chaos. The opening verses of Genesis comes to mind or Jesus stilling the storm in Mark 4:37-39 (love that detail found only in Mark that he was asleep on a cushion while the storm raged). Unlike the Phoenicians I don't think the Israelites of that time were great sailors and for them the sea represented the unknown, the unpredictable and capricious. In that light Revelation 21:1 is quite reassuring although personally I would desperately miss the sea! Having been brought up beside it moving to Manchester was quite a shock.' Us mere mortals though, as you well know yourself, can decide and know nothing without HIS Spirit. Look just take that back - I know you know that!! God Bless You dear friend, deb |