For those more knowledgeable of ancient Hebrew culture, can you help me with this one:
In modern conversation, this would suggest that Jesus was pushing 50. It wouldn't make much sense to say such a thing to a 30 year old. Why else pick the number 50 rather than underscore the point of JC's youth and pick a closer number (35 or 40)? Is there something special about that particular age?
Quote:John 8:57 Then said the Jews unto him [Jesus], Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
In modern conversation, this would suggest that Jesus was pushing 50. It wouldn't make much sense to say such a thing to a 30 year old. Why else pick the number 50 rather than underscore the point of JC's youth and pick a closer number (35 or 40)? Is there something special about that particular age?
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"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
