Posts

Showing posts with the label In Ancient Times

In Ancient Times

In Ancient Times Excerpt Jesus cites what was spoken “to the people long ago,” an expression that could also be rendered “in ancient times” or “by people long ago.” In any  event, he refers to the Sixth Commandment of the Decalogue given on Mount  Sinai ( Exod  20:13 ). “Murder” is the correct rendering since the underlying  Hebrew ( ratsach , sometimes translated “kill” ) did not include killing in  self-defense, wars ordered by Yahweh, capital punishment following due process  of law, or accidental manslaughter. “Subject to” could also be rendered “liable.”  Christ refers to one who currently stands condemned and is therefore in danger  of judgment, but judgment is not inevitable if the proper remedy is sought. Like  Moses, Jesus condemns murder, but he goes on to claim that harboring wrath in  one’s heart is also  sinful and deserving of punishment (he doesn’t say it is as  bad!).  More Blomberg, Craig....

In Ancient Times

In Ancient Times Excerpt ‎ Jesus cites what was spoken “to the people long ago,” an expression that could also be rendered “in ancient times” or “by people long ago.” In any event, he refers to the Sixth Commandment of the Decalogue given on Mount Sinai ( Exod 20:13 ). “Murder” is the correct rendering since the underlying Hebrew (ratsach, sometimes translated “kill” ) did not include killing in self-defense, wars ordered by Yahweh , capital punishment following due process of law, or accidental manslaughter. “Subject to” could also be rendered “liable.” Christ refers to one who currently stands condemned and is therefore in danger of judgment, but judgment is not inevitable if the proper remedy is sought. Like Moses, Jesus condemns murder, but he goes on to claim that harboring wrath in one’s heart is also sinful and deserving of punishment (he doesn’t say it is as bad!). Blomberg, Craig. Matthew. Vol. 22. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992. Print. The New Ame...

In Ancient Times

In Ancient Times Excerpt Jesus cites what was spoken “to the people long ago,” an expression that could also be rendered “in ancient times” or “by people long ago.” In any event, he refers to the Sixth Commandment of the Decalogue given on Mount Sinai ( Exod 20:13 ). “Murder” is the correct rendering since the underlying Hebrew (ratsach, sometimes translated “kill” ) did not include killing in self-defense, wars ordered by Yahweh , capital punishment following due process of law, or accidental manslaughter. “Subject to” could also be rendered “liable.” Christ refers to one who currently stands condemned and is therefore in danger of judgment, but judgment is not inevitable if the proper remedy is sought. Like Moses, Jesus condemns murder, but he goes on to claim that harboring wrath in one’s heart is also sinful and deserving of punishment ( he doesn’t say it is as bad!). . Blomberg, Craig. Matthew . Vol. 22 . Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992. P...