[verga]

Thank you for pointing that out, but it solidifies my case. Neither Christ nor Nicodemus used that word. If Jesus had truly meant to say "born again" why didn't He say "born again"?

Perfectly good word that would have completely clarified it and left no doubt, instead He used a word that in every other instance means "from above."

[boatbums]

Thank you for pointing that out, but it solidifies my case. Neither Christ nor Nicodemus used that word. If Jesus had truly meant to say "born again" why didn't He say "born again"?

Because Jesus wasn't speaking English???

Perfectly good word that would have completely clarified it and left no doubt, instead He used a word that in every other instance means "from above."

Gnat straining can be detrimental to ones health. Why are you not acknowledging that EITHER translation of the word is true? Why don't you just admit you don't like the term "born again"? You have a right to your own opinion.