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To: lockeliberty
Would we not have to know the original languages the Bible to truly understand the meaning of the words? For instance, when Yeshua asked Peter if he loved Him three times, Peter answered Him as a friend and it is my understanding there are three words for love in the Greek language. Just asking.
11 posted on 04/15/2002 8:46:25 AM PDT by poet
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To: poet
Jesus: Peter do you love me unconditionally?

Peter: Lord you know that your my friend.

Jesus: Peter do you love me unconditionally?

Peter: Lord you know that your my friend.

Jesus: Peter do you love me unconditionally?

Peter: Lord you know all things, you know I love you unconditionally.

Poet, you know better than most how important it is to use the right words within a context to derive meaning. It's funny that you brought up that particular exchange between Peter and Jesus, my pastor spoke about this exchange a few weeks back.

Nice tending.

19 posted on 04/15/2002 9:15:24 PM PDT by lockeliberty
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