11-26-2012, 02:38 PM
Burning one Wrote:i know that some "Messianic" followers believe incorrectly that the shape of the cross is from pagan origins,Perhaps not pagan origins (that would be hard to conclusively prove) but at the very least pagan use. Although, since Messiah was killed by pagans, it really makes no difference either way. That's one way I like to show people the ridiculousness of such an argument. The other simplification of this issue is how a stake could very well be both a cross or an upright pole. The difference between the two however is of zero importance in comparison to the event that took place upon it. That is often forgotten when people begin to debate that issue.
Jeremy, do you know of a good lexicon that goes more in-depth to the eytomology of Aramaic words? (as opposed to simple definitions)
And, does anyone know if z'qifeh is the word used in the Peshitta version of Numbers 21:8?