The Bible says there was no room in the kataluma.
The word “kataluma” is used in Luke 2:7 and Luke 22:11 (also once in Mark 14:14, but for purposes of discussion, let’s limit ourselves to Luke’s more relevant use of the term.
Now, since we all can agree that words have meanings, why would the same word mean the *guest room* of a private house and a *commercial inn*? What textual evidence can you produce to establish that those words are used of both?
Jesus was born in a stable. During that time period, mangers were also used inside the home, as well as animals which were brought in over night to keep them from the elements. Also, the manger might have been made of concrete and not wood.It’s also possible that Jesus was born in a stall.
I’ve done some research and find that only lambs which were destined as sacrificial, and female ewes were kept in this special room, and were wrapped in “swaddling clothes.” Thus, our Lord being the sacrificial lamb was also wrapped in swaddling clothes. How appropriate that he be born in this cave or room where the spotless lambs were kept.
Our western concept of the Nativity is all wrong. Midgal Edar was the place where sacrificial lambs were birthed, and also where our Lord was born. God does nothing by chance.
So, I stand corrected on this fact.
Jesus was born in a stable. During that time period, mangers were also used inside the home, as well as animals which were brought in over night to keep them from the elements. Also, the manger might have been made of concrete and not wood.It’s also possible that Jesus was born in a stall.
I’ve done some research and find that only lambs which were destined as sacrificial, and female ewes were kept in this special room, and were wrapped in “swaddling clothes.” Thus, our Lord being the sacrificial lamb was also wrapped in swaddling clothes. How appropriate that he be born in this cave or room where the spotless lambs were kept.
Our western concept of the Nativity is all wrong. Midgal Edar was the place where sacrificial lambs were birthed, and also where our Lord was born. God does nothing by chance.
So, I stand corrected on this fact.