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Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 10:09 am
This story is from Samuel, chapter
http://biblehub.com/2_samuel/6.htm
David decided to move the ark and used a new cart guided by two men, Uzzah and Ahio. When one of the oxen pulling the cart stumbled, Uzzah-naturally- put his hand on the ark. God, according to the story, killed Uzzah for trying to stop the ark from falling.
Quote:Then the LORD's anger burned against Uzzah, and God struck him dead on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there next to the ark of God
The bible describes god as being very angry because he tried to steady the ark. To Christians, why do you believe god punished Uzzah for trying to keep the ark from falling to the ground? I know that not every Christian on this site believes that the stories are literal. If you believe that this story is just an allegory then what is it teaching?
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 10:16 am
God is a merciless prick ?
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 10:19 am
(July 5, 2015 at 10:16 am)vorlon13 Wrote: God is a merciless prick ?
Well, there is that.  For a supposedly wise being, bible god throws a lot of tantrums.
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 10:31 am
(July 5, 2015 at 10:09 am)Nope Wrote: If you believe that this story is just an allegory then what is it teaching?
Don't ever touch holy stuff under any circumstances whatsoever or you're fucked?
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 10:43 am
It was my understanding that he tried to peer inside the ark, or gain a height equivalent to the Lord selfishly. If you tell me were to find the story you speak of I can read it and give a better explanation. Thanks.
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 10:45 am
(July 5, 2015 at 10:43 am)popsthebuilder Wrote: It was my understanding that he tried to peer inside the ark, or gain a height equivalent to the Lord selfishly. If you tell me were to find the story you speak of I can read it and give a better explanation. Thanks.
Nope Wrote:This story is from Samuel, chapter
http://biblehub.com/2_samuel/6.htm
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 10:46 am
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Because why not?
"You're getting a smite, and YOU'RE getting a smite too...EVERYONE'S GETTING A SMITE!" *Drowns the earth*
But yeah, he got told not to touch holy stuff. No excuses ever, just as there is no excuses for sin ever. The idea is to show that even if something horrible would happen, you don't sin to prevent it.
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 10:57 am
(July 5, 2015 at 10:45 am)Exian Wrote: (July 5, 2015 at 10:43 am)popsthebuilder Wrote: It was my understanding that he tried to peer inside the ark, or gain a height equivalent to the Lord selfishly. If you tell me were to find the story you speak of I can read it and give a better explanation. Thanks.
Nope Wrote:This story is from Samuel, chapter
http://biblehub.com/2_samuel/6.htm Ok. Evidently he was struck down because he foolishly thought that the Lord needed him to steady the arch. He didn't believe that the Lord controlled everything's fate including the fate of the arch.
Admittedly , this seems a little odd. As it says David was agree and scared because of what happened. Honestly I don't really understand it, which is odd. Only through very loose understanding can I say that he didn't show Faith. And perhaps that is why he was struck down. He should have had much Faith simply due to his position. That's all I got. Really somewhat stumped. If something else comes to me I will let you know.
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 11:05 am
(July 5, 2015 at 10:57 am)popsthebuilder Wrote: (July 5, 2015 at 10:45 am)Exian Wrote: Ok. Evidently he was struck down because he foolishly thought that the Lord needed him to steady the arch. He didn't believe that the Lord controlled everything's fate including the fate of the arch.
Admittedly , this seems a little odd. As it says David was agree and scared because of what happened. Honestly I don't really understand it, which is odd. Only through very loose understanding can I say that he didn't show Faith. And perhaps that is why he was struck down. He should have had much Faith simply due to his position. That's all I got. Really somewhat stumped. If something else comes to me I will let you know. Strange how it's so difficult to figure out a worthwhile moral from a story about a merciful and loving god that, on the face of it, just appears to confirm a spiteful, petty and violent one?
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RE: Why Did Uzzah Die For Touching the Ark?
July 5, 2015 at 11:11 am
It's a dumb story written by ignorant people, mystery solved.
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