The Greek word “angelos” is used 188 times in the Bible. It is translated “angel” 181 times and “messenger” 7 times. In all 188 references it is ALWAYS a “person” and not a “thing.” To say that in this ONE CASE it means sickness is to do injustice to the scriptures and to our methods of interpretations. If we did this to every other doctrine we would not have anything solid to stand on. Both Rotherham and Weymouth’s translations refer to this “angelos” messenger, as a personality…NOT A SICKNESS. Rotherham: “…..that HE might be buffeting me…” Weymouth: “….As for this, three times I besought the Lord to rid me of HIM.” Paul then proceeds to tell us what the “messenger of satan” was sent to do: “BUFFET.” The word “buffet” means “to give a blow after blow.” It gives the idea of waves buffeting the sides of a ship. It is used of Christ when He was on the cross and it is said that He was “buffeted” (Matt. 26:67; Mark 14:65). Notice that it was people who buffeted Jesus. Other references where the word “buffet” is used is 1st Corinthians 4:11 and 1 Peter 2:20. In neither scripture does it refer to sickness.
WONDER WOMEN THIS SATURDAY AT 9:30am.
Yesterday’s trivia: Wisdom, Proverbs 1:26.
Today’s trivia: Who did David say the Lord would laugh at? Hint: Psalm 37.
Are you being thankful every day for what you have or are you focusing on what you don’t have?
God is moving at Jubilee, keep believing that they are coming from the North, the South, the East and the West that His house may be full! Because: YOU ARE WELL ABLE!
PD & Kathy