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If your going to look at the Hebrew for the OT....you need to also look at the Greek as well for the NT

Fair enough. ;o)

Definition : 1.kindred a. offspring b. family c. stock, tribe, nation (i.e. nationality or descent from a particular people) c. the aggregate of many individuals of the same nature, kind, sort

I'm not sure the context can support your interpretation that Jesus meant some time far in the future. Setting that aside, though, it seems that the disciples did expect his imminent return. Otherwise Peter would not have needed to provide an explanation for Jesus's delay.

the disciples did expect his imminent return.

From a strictly human view point, my theory: the disciples had seen SO much prophecy/miracles fulfilled before their own eyes that they probably would have expected a short time frame....they probably woke up each morning with the expectation that this could be THE DAY!!!!thus needing to have it explained to them when their "expectations" were not met....

angelo, are you being a trouble maker over here now :) "I'm not sure the context can support your interpretation that Jesus meant some time far in the future. Setting that aside, though, it seems that the disciples did expect his imminent return. Otherwise Peter would not have needed to provide an explanation for Jesus's delay."

The interpretation of 'this generation' can also be 'race', which is what I believe the correct translation is, but it is a major area of debate, and one that should not nullify the rest of Scripture. I am also dissappointed in your argument here, because you always bring well-thought out discourse to the discussion. The fact of the matter is no one, not even Christ Himself, knows when He will return. The apostles thought He would come soon, but that doesn't imply that they knew when He would return. I beleive He is coming soon. All the signs needed for His return are in place as we speak, so He could come any day now. The reason for the urgency expressed by the apostles is that Christ could return tomorrow, so do not delay in salvation, because it could be too late.

JM