exegesis - What is the significance of "seventy times seven ...
2011年9月18日 · 1. Tyndale has seventy times seven, and this is, I believe, inspired by God. The reason that both scriptures mention seventy times seven is that both are referring to the same event typologically. Cain represents Israel, who killed his brother Abel (Jesus the Messiah) and was then cast out to wander the earth.
Why is there numerical ambiguity in Matthew 18:21-22?
22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:21-22 (NLT) 21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”. 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! The NIV has 77 whereas the NLT has 490.
catholicism - What did Jesus mean by seventy times seven ...
2015年12月6日 · 3. In my experience, Jesus is generally understood to have used “seventy times seven” in poetic opposition to a small number: “seventy times seven” means “an impossibly large number”. Matthew 18:21-22 is referenced at three places in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and in each place it supports this view (I've emphasised the ...
Was Jesus referring to Dan. 9:24 in Matt. 18:21, 22?
2022年4月9日 · The interpretation of the term "seventy-seven" in Matthew 18:22 should be metaphorical. Within the context, it serves as a contrast to Peter's use of the term "seven", presenting an unlimited "seventy-seven" in contrast to a restricted "seven".
What does it mean to take vengeance sevenfold in Genesis 4:15?
2022年10月11日 · 24 If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times. (NIV) It echoed to the Lord said in Genesis 6:5. 5 The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. (NIV) Hence came forth the Flood to create a new world.
exegesis - What is the significance of Lamech's boast?
2014年11月7日 · The significance of Lamech, therefore, is to demonstrate the "completion" (seventh generation) of sin. Sin goes from bad (Adam) to worse (Cain) to un-redeemable (Lamech). In contrast, righteousness goes from God's grace on Adam to Seth who will be a righteous son in the form of Abel, who carries the family name after Abel is killed and Cain is ...
In Genesis 4:23-24 who did Lamech kill?
2018年5月29日 · I also asked this here, but I think it fits better in Biblical Hermeneutics after thinking about it. Genesis 4:23-24 (NIV) 23 Lamech said to his wives, “Adah and Zillah, listen to me; wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for injuring me. 24 If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven ...
Does "days" in prophecy equal "years" (Daniel 9 - Seventy Weeks)
The second century CE, rabbinic work Seder Olam Rabbah also interpreted the prophecy of seventy weeks in Daniel 9:24–27 as referring to a period of 490 years, with a "week" being interpreted as a period of seven years, which would pass between the destruction of the First and the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.
prophecy - What is the meaning of "seven weeks, and threescore …
2017年8月30日 · The seventy weeks are divided into three parts: Seven weeks – 49 years, until the city and its walls are rebuilt.69 weeks (7 plus 62), 483 years from the decree, until Messiah the Prince appears.· A final 70th week to complete the prophecy.
genesis - What's the significance of the number 70? - Biblical ...
2021年1月27日 · The Number 70. The number seventy represents heavenly and earthly perfection, the number 70 represents multiple of 7X10. The number 10 denotes fullness, hence the 10 plagues express God's Judgment on Egypt. The "Ten Words" (Commandments), the beast with the Ten horns, Daniel 7: 20,24.