Bible Question:
What is Lot, Abram's nephew, or brother? In the light of 2Tim 3:16, how can I explain away this seemingly contrdictory phrase to scoffers that I encounter? God Bless you for helping, Tim Abram took Sarai his wife and Lot his nephew, and all their possessions which they had accumulated, and the persons which they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan; (Gen 12:5 NASB) So Abram said to Lot, "Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brothers. (Gen 13:8 NASB) They also took Lot, Abram's nephew, and his possessions and departed, for he was living in Sodom. (Gen 14:12 NASB) |
Bible Answer: The word brother is from the Hebrew word ACH, and a better translation would be kindred or those of the same ilk. I am a brother to all that are members of Christ family even though one might be my nephew. Genesis 13:8 (NLT) Then Abram talked it over with Lot. "This arguing between our herdsmen has got to stop," he said. "After all, we are close relatives! When quoting 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: One must remember that the many different translations that we have, although they are very good yet they are not inspired, or God breathed, as was that of the original languages. I hope this helps, CDBJ |
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