[kosta50]

What does it matter if it is making reference to a specific scripture in the OT or not?

Because the other scriptures say something else about Enoch, i.e. he "was no more." It is the non-scriputre (Talmud) that says he never died.

It is scripture, and it is plain and easy to understand. So, I believe it.

Good for you. Jude also quotes the Book of Enoch as scripture. Does that mean you consider the Book of Enoch scripture too?

[Forest Keeper]

FK: "What does it matter if it is making reference to a specific scripture in the OT or not?"

Because the other scriptures say something else about Enoch, i.e. he "was no more." It is the non-scriputre (Talmud) that says he never died.

"Was no more" is perfectly consistent with being taken up without dying. Hebrews is plain as day and is scripture and says he never died.

FK: "It is scripture, and it is plain and easy to understand. So, I believe it."

Good for you. Jude also quotes the Book of Enoch as scripture. Does that mean you consider the Book of Enoch scripture too?

No, since scripture does not authenticate the Book of Enoch as being God-breathed. Hebrews is so authenticated.