The Meaning of toi/j a)kou/sasin at Hebrews 4,2

The words toi/j a)kou/sasin in Heb 4,2 are frequently taken as referring either to the Israelites of the desert generation who, in contrast to the majority, did believe in God’s care, or to the Christians who, in contrast to the desert generation, do believe. After indicating why each interpretation...

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Main Author: Swetnam, James 1928- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters 2012
In: Biblica
Year: 2012, Volume: 93, Issue: 4, Pages: 601-608
Further subjects:B Hebrews 4,2
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Summary:The words toi/j a)kou/sasin in Heb 4,2 are frequently taken as referring either to the Israelites of the desert generation who, in contrast to the majority, did believe in God’s care, or to the Christians who, in contrast to the desert generation, do believe. After indicating why each interpretation is unsatisfactory, the note argues from the wording of the entire verse in the context of the epistle as a whole that the words refer to the Christians who heard the words of the Lord as he instituted the Eucharist. He is the one who, through the linkage of faith, makes entrance into God’s rest possible.
ISSN:2385-2062
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblica