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- Sometimes the word simply means die in the sense that we all will die physically. But that would not fit here since Jesus implies that if we repent, we will not perish. "Unless you repent you will all likewise perish." If you DO repent, you won't perish. So perish is something more than simply die a physical death.
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Feb 9, 2024 · Bearing false witness or lying about someone–usually in a court of law–is against the Ten Commandments God gave to the Israelites through Moses. “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he” ( Proverbs 29:18 KJV).
New International Version. These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings. New Living Translation. Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them. English Standard Version.
they will perish, but You remain. They will all wear out like clothing; American Standard Version. They shall perish; but thou continuest: And they all shall wax old as doth a garment; Aramaic Bible in Plain English. “Those shall pass away and you remain, and they all shall wear out like a robe,”.
Mar 15, 2022 · What does "perish" mean in this context? "Perish" is described as the fate opposite "eternal life". Eternal life is defined by Jesus: And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. To perish would then be (or at the very least include) not knowing God.
- Whatever one makes of the verb ἀπόλλυμι, John 3:16 paints it as the opposite of eternal life. Both BDB and Thayer both list several meanings for ἀπ...
- Analysis of ἀπόλλυμι: We'll analyze the Greek word translated as "perish" first. The word is ἀπόλλυμι ( Strong's G622 ), pronounced apollumi . Its...
- “Life” here means indwelling of God in human hearts, which is impossible without humans overcoming sin, i.e. crucifying the “flesh” (Gal. 5:24) so...
In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds will be struck down and perish; yet one-third will be left in it. New Living Translation. Two-thirds of the people in the land will be cut off and die,” says the LORD. “But one-third will be left in the land. English Standard Version.
Mar 15, 2020 · “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Explanation and Commentary of John 3:16 Our God is righteous and holy and bears wrath for a world in rebellion.
So what does Jesus mean when he says that all unrepentant people will likewise perish? I think he means something like this: you see what a horrible end those people came to; they didn't think it was going to happen.
