[BlackVeil]

It might be in the Hebrew original (although I see nothing in that, how many pairs of towers are there in the world?) I can't say about Hebrew, but in Semitic languages, Arabic and Aramaic, the plural for two things is a particular formulation - ends in -ayn. Thus, Bahrain, means "islands" or more precisely "two islands." If the same construction is used in that Hebrew word, then it could be towers in the twin plural.

But I agree with you, it is all very dodgy to read this as a commentary on current events. Every year someone comes out with a new interpretation. A 17th century Quaker would tell you that it referred to the fire of London. Those chapters were in use only a few months ago, here, to show that the Al-Aksa mosque was going to collapse during Ramadan. Credulous people got totally wild with excitement about it ...

Also Isaiah 35, back in 1982, was confidently held to predict that Sharon was going to have a great victory in Lebanon, and build a highway all the way across the country ... But it did not quite work out that way.

[Carry_Okie]

In general, I prefer to let take prophesy at face value and focus upon doing as God instructs in my own life. Following instructions is enough of a challenge for this sinner.

I do happen to have a copy of George Lamsa's translation of the Aramaic Eastern texts... but it's still in wrapping paper. :-)

Soooo tomorrow I may know more!

Merry Christmas,

CO