You're making a distinction without a difference, as shown here:
In the New Testament, "Lord" is the Greek kurios, which simply means master, whether referring to God (Matthew 1:20), Jesus (Matthew 7:21), or a general authority (Matthew 18:27).
Well of course there's a difference...You just posted the difference...
kurios
koo'-ree-os
From κῦρος kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority, that is, (as noun) controller; by implication Mr. (as a respectful title): - God, Lord, master, Sir.
theos
theh'-os
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very: - X exceeding, God, god [-ly, -ward].
Lord CAN mean God or it can mean your brother in law...It is not a reference to deity, but authority...
Elizabeth did not recognize Mary as the mother of God...She (and the rest of the Jews) weren't looking for God...They were looking for a Messiah, a King...And Elizabeth knew Jesus was that king...
Messiah
mâshı̂yach
maw-shee'-akh
From H4886; anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically the Messiah: - anointed, Messiah.
And that's another distinction WITH a difference...
Thank you.
Thanks for making my point:
kurios - God
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