Bible Question:
In connection with the comments regarding Apocryphal Books. Can anyone identify what Jude is referring to in Jude, verses 14 and 15? It appears he is quoting Enoch. From what source, exactly, is not clear. |
Bible Answer: Hi West, I would say that the answer to your question is contained in your post. If we stick to what the Bible tells us, Jude cites his source, Enoch. So apparently, this quotation comes from Enoch. As we know that all Scripture is "God-breathed", this likewise was given by God to Jude to write. As you say, the source is not specified, other than coming by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, therefore, we should not assume a particular intermediary source. The only answer that is supported by Scripture is that the Holy Spirit inspired Jude to record a prophecy given by Enoch. The fact that the "book of Enoch" also quotes Enoch's prophecy really has no significance to this question. The book of Enoch is not considered canonical, nor is it considered to even have been written by Enoch. Many people make the assumption that Jude is quoting from the book of Enoch, but Jude and the book of Enoch could just as easily be quoting from a separate source. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |