All 4 times that Sheol is used in Genesis was in the context of a comment by Jacob/Israel who understood it simply to be a place of interrment upon death. No context of burning, fire, cold, wet, dry, or even consciousness or awareness was stated or implied at this point.
Now, Moses wrote the book of Genesis, which took place prior to his birth.
Next, we will look at the remainder of the mentions of Sheol in the Pentateuch (which is simply the five books of Moses - Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy).
Showing posts with label Genesis 44:31. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Genesis 44:31. Show all posts
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Sheol - Genesis 44:31
The fourth time the word Sheol is used in the old testament is in Genesis 44:31.
"...it will happen when he sees that the youth is not [with us], he will die, and your servants will bring the gray hair of your servant, our father, in sorrow, to Sheol."
In Genesis 44:29, a few passages earlier, Jacob was directly quoted by Judah, who is speaking to his brother Joseph in Egypt. Here in this passage, Judah emphasizes again the consequences of Joseph keeping Benjamin, their youngest brother, in Egypt.
Again, Sheol, in this passage, is referring to the grave, just like it had in the previous 3 verses.
"...it will happen when he sees that the youth is not [with us], he will die, and your servants will bring the gray hair of your servant, our father, in sorrow, to Sheol."
In Genesis 44:29, a few passages earlier, Jacob was directly quoted by Judah, who is speaking to his brother Joseph in Egypt. Here in this passage, Judah emphasizes again the consequences of Joseph keeping Benjamin, their youngest brother, in Egypt.
Again, Sheol, in this passage, is referring to the grave, just like it had in the previous 3 verses.
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