Is “Easter” in the original Scriptures?

[Johann]

i got a name for such greek . its called GOTCHA GREEK .

And I have a name for this Greek--it's called Koine Greek.

 

[amigo de christo]

Great--I am misleading people, not the first time you have made a remark like this.
I said with an Eastern mindset not West.

re read what i wrote . i didnt say you were misleading
i simply explained WHO alone i can trust in my friend .
As i am sure you yourself would agree with that my friend .

 

[Johann]

re read what i wrote . i didnt say you were misleading
i simply explained WHO alone i can trust in my friend .
As i am sure you yourself would agree with that my friend .

Proverbs 11:14: "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety" (ESV).

Context and Explanation of Proverbs 11:14

**1. Context of the Book of Proverbs: The Book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed primarily to Solomon, though other authors contributed as well. It is part of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, offering practical advice on how to live a righteous and prudent life, grounded in the fear of the Lord.

**2. Purpose of Proverbs 11: Proverbs 11 contains a series of contrasting sayings, highlighting the difference between righteous and wicked behavior, wisdom and folly, and the consequences of each. The overarching theme is that living according to God’s wisdom leads to a prosperous and secure life, whereas ignoring divine guidance leads to downfall and destruction.

**3. Specific Verse Analysis: Proverbs 11:14 focuses on the value of wise counsel in making decisions and ensuring safety:

"Where there is no guidance, a people falls": This part of the verse underscores the danger of a lack of guidance. Without proper leadership and advice, individuals and communities are prone to making poor decisions that can lead to their downfall.
"But in an abundance of counselors there is safety": This part of the verse emphasizes the importance of seeking advice from multiple sources. An abundance of counselors means having a diverse range of perspectives and wisdom, which contributes to better decision-making and increased security.
**4. Application and Broader Biblical Context:

Value of Multiple Perspectives: Seeking advice from multiple counselors allows for a more comprehensive understanding of a situation. Different counselors bring varied experiences and insights, which can help identify potential risks and benefits that one might overlook.
Biblical Principle of Community: The verse reflects the biblical principle of community and shared wisdom. Throughout Scripture, the importance of seeking counsel and making decisions in the context of community is evident. For example, in Exodus 18:13-26, Jethro advises Moses to appoint leaders to help him judge the people, emphasizing the need for shared leadership and counsel.
New Testament Insights: The New Testament also emphasizes the value of community and collective wisdom. In Acts 15, the Jerusalem Council demonstrates the early church's practice of seeking collective wisdom to resolve doctrinal issues.
Conclusion:

Proverbs 11:14 teaches that seeking the guidance and counsel of many advisors leads to wisdom and safety. This principle encourages us to value diverse perspectives and to make decisions within the context of a supportive and wise community. By doing so, we can avoid the pitfalls of isolated decision-making and benefit from the collective wisdom that God provides through others.

Shalom
J.

 

[amigo de christo]

And I have a name for this Greek--it's called Koine Greek.

Yes i have heard of this my friend .
But let us beware for many who claim koine greek , not you , are actually COINING and have COINED greek .
they coined it to mean what they desired it to mean . You have seen them yourself my friend .
A dime a dozen they are on the babylonian network commonly called TBN .
and in many a church they do sit and have taught and misled this people .
As you know this to be true my friend .
I have come to get the people back into the bible so as they can learn for themselves .
For these leaders are misleading and decieving their flocks . as you well know that is true my friend .

 

[Johann]

Yes i have heard of this my friend .
But let us beware for many who claim koine greek , not you , are actually COINING and have COINED greek .
they coined it to mean what they desired it to mean . You have seen them yourself my friend .
A dime a dozen they are on the babylonian network commonly called TBN .
and in many a church they do sit and have taught and misled this people .
As you know this to be true my friend .
I have come to get the people back into the bible so as they can learn for themselves .
For these leaders are misleading and decieving their flocks . as you well know that is true my friend .

I don't have a radio nor a TV and don't know who TBN is and my only contact with the world is my computer--I am not one bit interested in politics.
Just here to hopefully glorify our Lord Jesus Christ and edify others.

 

[amigo de christo]

Proverbs 11:14: "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety" (ESV).

Context and Explanation of Proverbs 11:14

**1. Context of the Book of Proverbs: The Book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed primarily to Solomon, though other authors contributed as well. It is part of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, offering practical advice on how to live a righteous and prudent life, grounded in the fear of the Lord.

**2. Purpose of Proverbs 11: Proverbs 11 contains a series of contrasting sayings, highlighting the difference between righteous and wicked behavior, wisdom and folly, and the consequences of each. The overarching theme is that living according to God’s wisdom leads to a prosperous and secure life, whereas ignoring divine guidance leads to downfall and destruction.

**3. Specific Verse Analysis: Proverbs 11:14 focuses on the value of wise counsel in making decisions and ensuring safety:

"Where there is no guidance, a people falls": This part of the verse underscores the danger of a lack of guidance. Without proper leadership and advice, individuals and communities are prone to making poor decisions that can lead to their downfall.
"But in an abundance of counselors there is safety": This part of the verse emphasizes the importance of seeking advice from multiple sources. An abundance of counselors means having a diverse range of perspectives and wisdom, which contributes to better decision-making and increased security.
**4. Application and Broader Biblical Context:

Value of Multiple Perspectives: Seeking advice from multiple counselors allows for a more comprehensive understanding of a situation. Different counselors bring varied experiences and insights, which can help identify potential risks and benefits that one might overlook.
Biblical Principle of Community: The verse reflects the biblical principle of community and shared wisdom. Throughout Scripture, the importance of seeking counsel and making decisions in the context of community is evident. For example, in Exodus 18:13-26, Jethro advises Moses to appoint leaders to help him judge the people, emphasizing the need for shared leadership and counsel.
New Testament Insights: The New Testament also emphasizes the value of community and collective wisdom. In Acts 15, the Jerusalem Council demonstrates the early church's practice of seeking collective wisdom to resolve doctrinal issues.
Conclusion:

Proverbs 11:14 teaches that seeking the guidance and counsel of many advisors leads to wisdom and safety. This principle encourages us to value diverse perspectives and to make decisions within the context of a supportive and wise community. By doing so, we can avoid the pitfalls of isolated decision-making and benefit from the collective wisdom that God provides through others.

Shalom
J.

Without proper leadership . Yes proper leadership is truly in great need these days .
But the problem is ,most leaders are not fit for leadership at all and at best are but babes
but most are actually fully grown WOLVES in wool my friend . and i mean FULLY Grown wolves
a heart they have long excercised with minds on gain and by fair words and good speeches
THESE folks have decieved the people . But not the lambs .
IF a man be decieved , its cause he loved to sit under what these men taught .
If a heart loveth a lie then that heart has not the LOVE OF GOD UPON IT .
as you well know that too my friend . I am not telling you anything you do not already know .
Now these leaders who lead this people and this people who sit under them
seemeth to make and love a lie . Not a good sign my friend .
But as you also know sometimes one can get caught up with a dissmuliation
and thus correction is needed . Rebuke a wise man and he shall love thee .

 

[amigo de christo]

I don't have a radio nor a TV and don't know who TBN is and my only contact with the world is my computer--I am not one bit interested in politics.
Just here to hopefully glorify our Lord Jesus Christ and edify others.

Oh i was not worried about you concerning that my friend .
Just explaining what has been going on a whole lot within christendom .

 

[doctrox]

Great--I am misleading people, not the first time you have made a remark like this.

Nuthin' but incessant pettifogging and sophistry from Johann. All we discerning folks are out.

 

[PS95]

The answer is “YES”. God himself put limits on the “holy days” and “festivals” that the Jewish people celebrated or observed……the reason for that was when they were released from slavery in Egypt, and Moses was taking too long in the mountain receiving the 10 Commandments, the Israelites decided for themselves to hold “a festival to Jehovah”….but they did so with the trappings of Egyptian paganism. They coerced Aaron into making them a golden calf and they called it “Jehovah”……what was God‘s response?

Hello JW accuser. So now we worship a golden calf. Next you'll have the Christians worshiping their Easter ham.
Do you ever tire of pointing that finger?

Those who engaged in that false religious practice were put to death! Thereafter, God did not allow his people to hold any celebration or observance, unless he provided detailed instructions on what to celebrate and why….and they had to follow those instructions to the letter. No one was permitted to hold any celebration without God’s sanction. Sinful humans cannot be relied upon to make those choices, as is amply demonstrated with the two primary celebration in Christendom….both renamed pagan celebrations that have nothing whatever to do with Jesus Christ.

Bzzzzt!!!! Wrong. -Our Lord Jesus had no condemnation of the Jews when he attended Hannukkah, which was not a holiday commanded by God, but was a celebration of a miracle.
John 10
22 At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; 23 it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. 24 The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe; the works that I do in My Father’s name, these testify of Me. 26 But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep. 27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; 28 and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”

If you dont think that the resurrection miracle has anything to do with Jesus Christ, then I would have to say that you are the pagan.

That is just the point…There are no “holy days“ mandated for Christians other than the memorial of Christ’s death, which was to be, like the Passover, celebrated on the correct date, annually rather than a day (or days) of the week to suit the church. Do you celebrate an anniversary on the date of that occasion or the closest day of the week?

What was your point again? see above.
Your God allows no celebrations other than the "memorial" where JWS do not partake?
And now we should be impressed that you make sure not to do what He asked in his memory on the exact date... ? Ok.
You can concern yourselves with days if you like.

There is no command to celebrate Christ’s resurrection, because that was simply to facilitate his return to heaven….a miraculous event without question….but it was the death of Christ that paid for mankind’s sin. Humans have again done what the ancient Israelites did with the golden calf….they mixed true worship with false worship….something the apostle Paul spoke about….

2 Cor 6:14-18…
”Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness? 15 Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Beʹli·al? Or what does a believer share in common with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? For we are a temple of a living God; just as God said: “I will reside among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” 17 “‘Therefore, get out from among them, and separate yourselves,’ says Jehovah, ‘and quit touching the unclean thing’”; “‘and I will take you in.’” 18 “‘And I will become a father to you, and you will become sons and daughters to me,’ says Jehovah, the Almighty.”

I agree, there is no command to celebrate the RESURRECTION of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. SEE ABOVE--
WHY would we NOT want to? We rejoice!-- He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! It is miraculous!!!

But to a JW-
Jesus' body was dissolved into gases and He is dead forever--- and Michael's impersonal life-force went to heaven so that Jehovah could re-create the out of existence Michael and call him Jesus.
I probably wouldnt want to celebrate that either.

I noticed your "death of Christ paid for mankind's sin" YES, except he paid for our SINS. Not ONLY Adam's sin- but all who truly believe in Him- our sins. Nowhere does the bible teach that Jesus only died for the sin of Adam.
Nowhere does the bible teach that we can receive forgiveness of sins by our physical death! If you die and your sins are not forgiven under the blood of Christ because you reject that idea- then you will die in your SINS.
Wake Jane- and Christ will give you light!!

Paul leaves us in no bout about mixing true worship with false worship….”get out from among them and separate yourselves…and quit touching the unclean thing”….this is spiritually unclean practices that were introduced by men…..they were never sanctioned by God.
If we want to be God’s “sons and daughters” we cannot be found among those who blatantly practice what God condemns.

and that is why I am not a JW. You twist everything and accuse others. To the pure all things are pure.

The pagan fertility goddess whose festival many unwitting “Christians” are celebrating has her name right there along with the fertility symbols she promoted….rabbits and eggs. There is nothing “Christian” about “Easter”.
It was the invariable policy of the early Church to give a Christian significance to favored pagan celebration that could not be rooted out. In the case of Easter the conversion was very easy. Joy at the rising of the natural sun, and the awakening of nature from the death of winter, became joy at the rising of the Sun of righteousness, at the resurrection of Christ from the grave.….too easy, but deceitful. It doesn’t “Christianize” the paganism, but “paganizes“ the Christianity.….defiling it.

I think that BreadofLife pretty much summed up this nonsense. Sun of righteousness rose 3 days after He was crucified? This is just twisted.. YOU my dear, defile with your mouth.
Thank you @BreadOfLife

 

[Hobie]

I don't appreciate this-casting doubt on the Scriptures.

Easter, as it is commonly understood today, refers to the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, the term "Easter" itself is not found in the original Hebrew or Greek texts of the Bible. Instead, the celebration of the resurrection is associated with the Jewish festival of Passover, which is called פֶּסַח (Pesach) in Hebrew and πάσχα (Pascha) in Greek.

Greek and Hebrew Terms
Hebrew: פֶּסַח (Pesach)

This term refers to the Jewish festival of Passover, commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. It is mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, particularly in the book of Exodus.
Example: Exodus 12:27 - "That you shall say, ‘It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s Passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt when He struck the Egyptians and delivered our households.’”
Greek: πάσχα (Pascha)

In the New Testament, the Greek term "Pascha" is used to refer to Passover. The early Christians adopted this term to refer to the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, which occurred during the Passover festival.
Example: Matthew 26:2 - "You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."
Scriptural Context
Acts 12:4 (KJV):
In the King James Version of the Bible, the word "Easter" appears in Acts 12:4: "And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people."
However, the Greek word used here is πάσχα (Pascha), which should be translated as "Passover". The use of "Easter" in the KJV is an anachronism and is not found in the original Greek manuscripts.
Conclusion
The term "Easter" itself is not found in the original Hebrew or Greek scriptures. Instead, the biblical texts refer to Passover (Pesach/Pascha). The early Christians began to associate the resurrection of Jesus with the Passover festival, and over time, the celebration became known as Easter in English-speaking cultures. However, in many other languages and traditions, the celebration is still referred to as "Pascha," directly linking it to its Passover roots.

So this is not a "Gotcha!" See--how "they" corrupted the KJV and I am not a KJV-Onlyist.

Its not casting doubt, its what happened in many translations, but the truth can be seen if one has eyes that see and ears that hear...