11-26-2012, 04:33 PM
Burning one Wrote:also, the Peshitta AN'K does not use Z'QIFEH in Numbers 21:8. i would translate it this way:Yeah, that lines up with the Hebrew as well (Nes - sign (as in signs and miracles), standard, banner, etc.) and I have a somewhat difficult time equating that with z'qifeh in either Matthew 10:38 or any of the instances dealing with the crucifixion. Although Messiah humbled Himself so he could be elevated and that was certainly a sign which serves as the standard of our faith (the ressurection; if it had not happened our faith is in vain, right?). But, I'm connecting concepts here and taking it a bit too far I think. In anycase, if there is a connection between Numbers 21:8 and Matthew 10:38 it would be concept based only since I don't think the words between the two passages are related.
And MarYa spoke to Mushe, "Make for yourself a poisonous snake of bronze, and place it for a sign. And all who are bitten of the snake shall look upon it, and live."