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To: UCANSEE2

Isn’t the “needle” the entrance to an area that was made intentionally small so people could pass but a camel could not enter? If I’m wrong, I’m sure I’ll be corrected.


163 posted on 12/15/2010 8:57:30 AM PST by jaydubya2
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To: jaydubya2

This is what I was told as well, except that a camel could pass but only on it’s knees, i.e. only through great difficulty could it happen.

Not sure what to make of this, if anything though. Just an interesting thought.


170 posted on 12/15/2010 9:07:31 AM PST by paladin1_dcs
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To: jaydubya2
Yes, the needle is an entrance for those on foot. One of the entrances into the city. In his day, everyone knew of the needle entrance...a camel could not enter the city throught the needle.

Much of the bible is lost via century's long past..imho

172 posted on 12/15/2010 9:08:04 AM PST by goat granny
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To: jaydubya2
Isn’t the “needle” the entrance to an area that was made intentionally small so people could pass but a camel could not enter?

DING DING DING.

Correct answer.

However, I was trying to get the 'Bible experts' to answer the question. I often find that 'experts' don't know as much as they 'think' they do.

And I should know. I think I know more than I do.

183 posted on 12/15/2010 9:24:34 AM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed postpThey're playing an apples-and-oranges game.)
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