Dear Doves and John,
I read the most fascinating article tonight (just prior to the eclipse)
at... http://newine.wordpress.com/ that draws attention to Job
26:9 as it relates to the full moon. I was, however, completely
distracted by a subsequent verse Job 26:11 and had to write this
comment concerning a paraphrase based on the Apostolic Bible Polyglot
that came to me by the Holy Spirit. I know it seems very much like
private interpretation, and for that I ask forbearance and forgiveness.
However, the very idea and premise that came out of it is so
consistent(not to mention, beautiful) with our faith, HOPE and some of
the teachings that are being referenced here and elsewhere, that I
simply could not help myself.
Here is the paraphrase as I have translated it out of the Apostolic Bible Polyglot...
Job 26:11 Those that uphold the gospel of Heaven are by-gone(past/last year)
and are moved-out, they depart(or separate)at my
admonishment.
...here is my comment from the blog...
I immediately became fascinated by the interchange of the two images
used between the different translation(he was using the ESV), and was most pleased that you
were able to show the differences in vowel marks(jots and tittles) and
went on to put the feather in the cap as to the other two uses of the
same word, which is GOD’ way of conclusively showing the meaning of the
word. You and HE are right, its the moon!
However, I became totally engaged by a subsequent verse, and for some
reason, could not take my thoughts away from it after finishing your
article.
Job 26:11 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at His rebuke.
There has been much talk in general about earthquakes and more
specifically, much prophetic talk about the relationship between the
“catching away” and concurrent catastrophe(a great earthquake) Hebrews
12:26 as it relates to
Haggai 2:6 For thus says the LORD of hosts: Yet once more, in a
little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the
dry land….is probably the most referenced scripture related to this
proposition.
I often use Strong’ Concordance(as you obviously do as well) and the
Apostolic Bible Polyglot to get a sort of amplification, and yes, what
many may consider a “personal paraphrase”…to which I know Peter has
warned us against. Nonetheless, if one allows the Holy Spirit to speak
and keeps firmly the Character of Christ before ones heart and eyes,
personal interpretation will be expunged. That given, a relevant (I
think)interpretation or translation of Job 26:11, using the Polyglot,
could be this…
Those that uphold the gospel of Heaven are by-gone(past/last year)
and are moved-out, they depart(or separate)at my
admonishment.
Apologies if I have taken this a little too far, although, I found
many relevant truths through this sort of etymological free-fall, and
the Holy Spirit hasn’t failed me yet. Thanks again for all the great
substantive blogging you do and your obedience to the Holy
Spirit.
Doves, I firmly believe that the greater balance of Scripture was
written for and about this generation...generation meaning a lineage
and not just a specific set or period of time...both, actually. And
that's how perfect GOD' WORD is. WE ARE CHRIST' SEED! His lineage (so
to speak). And as all the blood of the Saint', from Able to Zachariah
will fall upon THIS generation(or lineage, seed of the serpent), so
will the Blessing' of God to His SON and His Son' offspring(or body)
will also fall upon THIS GENERATION, our generation, our lineage, our
heritage in CHRIST JESUS!
Job' words, the oldest known book of
God' WORD, speaking directly to you and I and saying(simultaneously, in
the same sentence)
"The pillars of heaven
are shaking, and are overcome by his sharp words"(an obvious reference
to judgment).
and this......
"Those that uphold the gospel of Heaven are a by-gone(past) and are
moved-out, they depart at my command".
I
could not make this stuff up even if I wanted
too.
your brother Chris