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Andrew R. George argues that in Bad-tibira, the cult center of Dumuzi, Geshtinanna was known under the name Ninsheshegarra. [7] He points out the existence of a reference to such a goddess being worshiped in the temple Esheshegarra ("house established by the brother") in this city. [7]
Jun 15, 2004 · The Greek word commonly accepted in Mark 5:1 and Luke 8:26 as the basis for the name of the people who inhabited the place where Jesus and the disciples went is rendered Gerasenes in English (Metzger, 1975, pp. 84,145). The Greek word in Matthew 8:28, however, reveals that Jesus went to the country of the Gadarenes (p. 23). Were the writers of ...
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Apr 12, 2024 · One of His titles is “Everlasting Father.” The Hebrew phrase translated “Everlasting Father” could be translated literally “Father of Eternity.” For this reason, some have suggested that the title means that this coming Messiah is also the creator of everything: He is the father of time and eternity, the “architect of the ages.”
Jan 4, 2022 · Question. Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as “father” (Matthew 23:9)? Answer. It would be confusing for God to give the fifth commandment in Exodus 20:12: “Honor your father and your mother” and then later restrict us from calling our earthly father “father.”
Jul 14, 2012 · In what sense is Jesus the Father but certainly not the Father? For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (NIV Isaiah 9:6)
- And why is he called Counselor? These are adjectives used to describe/praise him. These are metaphorical descriptions. He is also a brother and a s...
- How about Jesus' own explanation? I and my Father are one. [John 10:30 KJV] If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henc...
- IMHO, I'm giving more of a Hermeneutics answer vs a Christian / denomination specific answer. I think it's important to note some facts about Isai...
Dec 1, 2015 · In response Jesus says to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God’” (John 20:17; cf. Rev. 3:2, 12). In each case, Jesus explicitly calls the Father “my God.”
Apr 1, 2021 · It is true that Jesus most often addressed the Father as "Father". However, there were several times when Jesus addressed the Father as "God" such as: Mark 15:34 - At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (See also Matt 27:46)
