Looking for Jesus according to Mark

[Berserk]

- They only had their hands!
- it's difficult to think they destroy a lot!
- if it was too difficult, they couldn't have done anything!
- Or it was cardboard!

Well, Matthew evidently finds this incident offensive, and so, he omits it from his account of the healing of the paralytic.

 

[JLG]

Well, Matthew evidently finds this incident offensive, and so, he omits it from his account of the healing of the paralytic.

- First, when we read mark 2:5, Jesus speaks about their faith!
- And above all, Jesus cures the paralytic!
- Definitely, not offensive!

When
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

saw
ἰδὼν (idōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

faith,
πίστιν (pistin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

He said
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

to the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

paralytic,
παραλυτικῷ (paralytikō)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3885: Afflicted with paralysis. From a derivative of paraluo; as if dissolved, i.e. 'paralytic'.

“Son,
Τέκνον (Teknon)
Noun - Vocative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.

your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

sins
ἁμαρτίαι (hamartiai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.

are forgiven.”
ἀφίενταί (aphientai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

 

[JLG]

Well, Matthew evidently finds this incident offensive, and so, he omits it from his account of the healing of the paralytic.

- Now if we look at Matthew 9:2, Matthew only speaks about their faith and the paralytic being cured!
- That's right!
- But you must remember he was a tax collector meaning his job was collecting taxes!
- Thus getting money and nothing else!
- it's like an accountant, he is interested in figures, nothing else!
- Thus it has nothing to do with being offensive!
- Just mentioning what is essential!

 

[JLG]

Well, Matthew evidently finds this incident offensive, and so, he omits it from his account of the healing of the paralytic.

- Luke says the same just telling they went through the rough!
- But here too their faith and the man cured are more important!
Luke 5:19

but
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they could not find
εὑρόντες (heurontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

a way
ποίας (poias)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4169: Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

crowd.
ὄχλον (ocn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

So they went up
ἀναβάντες (anabantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 305: To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

roof
δῶμα (dōma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1430: The roof (of a house), the top of the house. From demo; properly, an edifice, i.e. a roof.

and lowered
καθῆκαν (kathēkan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2524: To send, let down, lower. From kata; and hiemi; to lower.

him
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

on
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

[his]
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

mat
κλινιδίῳ (klinidiō)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2826: A couch or litter of a sick person. Neuter of a presumed derivative of kline; a pallet or little couch.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

tiles
κεράμων (keramōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2766: A tile; practically: the roof. Probably from the base of kerannumi; earthenware, i.e. A tile.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

middle [of the crowd],
μέσον (meson)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3319: Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).

right in front of
ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen)
Preposition
Strong's 1715: From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).

Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

 

[Berserk]

JLG: "First, when we read mark 2:5, Jesus speaks about their faith!
- And above all, Jesus cures the paralytic!
- Definitely, not offensive!"
Thus, you endorse the old Marxist principle that the end justifies the means.
Notice how JLG ducks the obvious reply, "Why doesn't Jesus just politely tell the stretcher-bearers, "Be patient; Ill tend to your friend's need shortly?""
And you overlook Matthew's pattern of omitting Marcan material he finds offensive

 

[JLG]

JLG: "First, when we read mark 2:5, Jesus speaks about their faith!
- And above all, Jesus cures the paralytic!
- Definitely, not offensive!"
Thus, you endorse the old Marxist principle that the end justifies the means.
Notice how JLG ducks the obvious reply, "Why doesn't Jesus just politely tell the stretcher-bearers, "Be patient; Ill tend to your friend's need shortly?""
And you overlook Matthew's pattern of omitting Marcan material he finds offensive

- Matthew is a tax collector!
- Just one word: FAITH!
- You should read again the very few examples where Jesus expresses his surprise at acts of PURE FAITH!
- He is impressed!
- You don't pay attention to such acts!
- Definitely a big difference!

 

[JLG]

82) Looking for Jesus

Mark 12

• More parables!
• They don’t understand!
• They do exactly as Jesus tells them!
• Then they keep showing their stupidity!
• They never understand anything!
• Because they don’t want to understand!
• Do we want to understand?
• Or do we stay away from Yah.weh’s knowledge?

 

[JLG]

83) Looking for Jesus

Mark 13


- Jesus tells his disciples that many will come in his name and will mislead many!

- There will be wars!

- Earthquakes!

- Food shortages!

- Jesus’ disciples must be ready to be persecuted!

- The message about Yah.weh’s kingdom will be preached!

- then Jesus announces the coming of a foreign army will be the sign for Jesus’ disciples to flee away to the mountains!

- Jesus speaks about total destruction!

- Then Jesus speaks about a tribulation when the sun and the moon get dark and the stars fall down and the powers in the heavens are shaken and the coming of Jesus in the clouds with great power and glory to gather all his chosen ones from everywhere in the earth!

- Then Jesus’ disciples are told to keep on the watch!

- It was true before the destruction of Jerusalem!

- It is still true today!

- it depends on us to be careful or not about Jesus’ warning!

 

[JLG]

84) Looking for Jesus

Mark 14

- Jesus is dining at Simon the leper!

- A woman comes and puts perfume oil on jesus’ head!


- It is very expensive!

- Jesus says she does a good thing because it is in preparation for Jesus' burial!

- Then Judas Iscariot goes to the chief priests to betray Jesus!

- At night, when Jesus eats with his disciples, he tells them that one of them is going to betray him!

- And when he celebrates with them, he tells them that he is going to die and they will be scattered!

- But he will be raised up and will meet them in Galilee!

- Then he tells Peter that he will disown him three times before a rooster crows twice!

- Then Jesus takes Peter and James and John along with him!

- And he tells them to keep on the watch!

- And they can see he is deeply distressed!

- Then Jesus prays to his Father!

- And three times he comes back to them!

- And each time they fall asleep!

- And a crowd led by Judas takes him to custody!

- Thus right to the end, the disciples understand nothing!

- This is a message for us!

- Will we understand or not right to the end?

- It’s up to us to prepare and get ready!

 

[JLG]

85) Looking for Jesus

Mark 15

- Jesus is alone!

- Jesus is mocked!

- Jesus is spoken abusively!

- Jesus dies alone!

- What about us?

- What about our attitude?

 

[JLG]

86) Looking for Jesus

Mark 16

- Some women go to Jesus’ tomb!

- Mary Magdalene!

- Mary the mother of james!

- Salome!

- The tomb is open!

- When they enter the tomb, they see a young man clothed in a white robe!

- He tells them that Jesus was raised!

- They must tell his disciples and Peter!

- He will meet them in Galilee!

- Thus they get all the necessary information!

 

[Truthnightmare]

1) Jesus vs the religious leaders

Mark1: The Sabbath begins and Jesus goes into the synagogue to teach people. They are astounded as they listen to him because his teaching is made with authority, quite different from the scribes.

- Knowledge vs Ignorance!

- Imagine you were there!

- What a privilege!

- What would you have done?

- Listening to a man with an incredible knowledge!

It seems to be a structure when identifying Jesus according to the gospels. All being a bit different.

 

[JLG]

It seems to be a structure when identifying Jesus according to the gospels. All being a bit different.

- Each evangelist has his personal touch!
- There is no copy and paste!
- Each Christian can get his own testimony!
- Those who are hungry get four!
- The differences give some authenticity!
- TEACHING WITH AUTHORITY!
- IMPRESSIVE COMPARED TO WHAT WE GET TODAY!

 

[Truthnightmare]

- Each evangelist has his personal touch!
- There is no copy and paste!
- Each Christian can get his own testimony!
- Those who are hungry get four!
- The differences give some authenticity!
- TEACHING WITH AUTHORITY!
- IMPRESSIVE COMPARED TO WHAT WE GET TODAY!

I agree… I think the different touch from each writer is also accompanied by the presentation of Jesus.

 

[JLG]

I agree… I think the different touch from each writer is also accompanied by the presentation of Jesus.

- Yes!
- Matthew adds Jesus' genealogy and facts about what happened before Jesus' birth as he was a tax collector!
- Mark starts by telling us about john the Baptist!
- Luke tells us about John the baptist's and Jesus' births as he was a physician!
- John tells us about Jesus as the Word and his prehuman existence!
- Definitely different ingredients!

 

[Truthnightmare]

- Yes!
- Matthew adds Jesus' genealogy and facts about what happened before Jesus' birth as he was a tax collector!
- Mark starts by telling us about john the Baptist!
- Luke tells us about John the baptist's and Jesus' births as he was a physician!
- John tells us about Jesus as the Word and his prehuman existence!
- Definitely different ingredients!

- Yes!
- Matthew adds Jesus' genealogy and facts about what happened before Jesus' birth as he was a tax collector!
- Mark starts by telling us about john the Baptist!
- Luke tells us about John the baptist's and Jesus' births as he was a physician!
- John tells us about Jesus as the Word and his prehuman existence!
- Definitely different ingredients!

One of my Bibles pointed out the following…

Matthew.. The Lord_presented as. Jehovahs KING. "Behold THY KING" (Zech. 9. �). Behold ... l will raise unto David a Righteous BRANCH,t and a KING shall reign and prosper" (Jer. 23. S,6; 3:J. 1�). Hence the royal genealogy is required from Abraham and David dowuward (1. 1··17}: and He is presented as what He is-before MAN (relatively} the highest earthly position, the King.

Mark... The Lord presented as Jehovah's SERVANT. "Behold MY SERVANT,, (lsa. 42. 1). ''Behold, I will bring forth My Servant THE BRANCH" t (Zech. 3. s}. Hence NO genealogy is required: and He is presented as what He is-before Goo (rela tively)-the lowest earthly position, the ideal Servant.

Luke..The Lord presented ns Jehovah's MAN. "Behold THE MAN Whose name is THE BRANCH"::: (Zech 6. 12}. Hence the human genealogy s required upward to Adam (Luke 3. 23-3S): and He is presented as what He is- before MAN (intrinsically)-the ideal man.

John... The Lord presented as JEHOVAH HIMSELF. "Behold YOUR GOD" . (Isa. 40. u). "In that day shall Jehovah's BRANCH::: (i.e. Messiah) Le beautiful and glorious" (Isa. 4. 2). . H.t!llce NO l?;enealogy is required ; and He is presented as what He is-before Goo ()-Divine

 

[JLG]

One of my Bibles pointed out the following…

Matthew.. The Lord_presented as. Jehovahs KING. "Behold THY KING" (Zech. 9. �). Behold ... l will raise unto David a Righteous BRANCH,t and a KING shall reign and prosper" (Jer. 23. S,6; 3:J. 1�). Hence the royal genealogy is required from Abraham and David dowuward (1. 1··17}: and He is presented as what He is-before MAN (relatively} the highest earthly position, the King.

Mark... The Lord presented as Jehovah's SERVANT. "Behold MY SERVANT,, (lsa. 42. 1). ''Behold, I will bring forth My Servant THE BRANCH" t (Zech. 3. s}. Hence NO genealogy is required: and He is presented as what He is-before Goo (rela tively)-the lowest earthly position, the ideal Servant.

Luke..The Lord presented ns Jehovah's MAN. "Behold THE MAN Whose name is THE BRANCH"::: (Zech 6. 12}. Hence the human genealogy s required upward to Adam (Luke 3. 23-3S): and He is presented as what He is- before MAN (intrinsically)-the ideal man.

John... The Lord presented as JEHOVAH HIMSELF. "Behold YOUR GOD" . (Isa. 40. u). "In that day shall Jehovah's BRANCH::: (i.e. Messiah) Le beautiful and glorious" (Isa. 4. 2). . H.t!llce NO l?;enealogy is required ; and He is presented as what He is-before Goo ()-Divine

- My problem is this one:
Zechariah 9:1:

An Oracle:
מַשָּׂ֤א (maś·śā)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire

The word
דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is against the land
בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Hadrach
חַדְרָ֔ךְ (ḥaḏ·rāḵ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2317: Hadrach -- a region in Aram (Syria)

and will rest
מְנֻחָת֑וֹ (mə·nu·ḥā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4496: Repose, peacefully, consolation, an abode

upon Damascus—
וְדַמֶּ֖שֶׂק (wə·ḏam·me·śeq)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1834: Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria)

for
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the eyes
עֵ֣ין (‘ên)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of men
אָדָ֔ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

and of all
וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the tribes
שִׁבְטֵ֥י (šiḇ·ṭê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

are upon the LORD—
לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

- THE LORD IS A BAD TRANSLATION OF YAH.WEH, THE ONLY TRUE NAME OF GOD!

- WHEN I SAY BAD TRANSLATION, I SHOULD SAY NO TRANSLATION

 

[JLG]

NO TRANSLATION AT ALL!

 

[Truthnightmare]

NO TRANSLATION AT ALL!

May be an error in the text

http://www.heavendwellers.com/36%20Matthew%201303-1380.pdf

 

[Truthnightmare]

NO TRANSLATION AT ALL!

1. Elohim occurs 2.700 times. Its first occurrence connects it with creation, and give it its essential meaning as the Creator. It indicates His relation to mankind as His creatures (see note on 2 Chron. 18:31, where it stands in contrast with Jehovah as indicating covenant relationship). 'Elohim is God the Son, the living "WORD" with creature form to create (John 1:1. Col. 1:15-17. Rev. 3:14); and later, with human form to redeem (John 1:14). "Begotten of His Father before all worlds; born of His mother, in the world." In this creature form He appeared to the Patriarchs, a form not temporarily assumed. 'Elohim is indicated (as in A.V.) by ordinary small type, "God". See table on page 7.
   
   
2. Jehovah. While Elohim is God as the Creator of all things, Jehovah is the same God in covenant relation to those whom He has created (Cp. 2Chron. 18:31). Jehovah means the Eternal, the Immutable One, He Who WAS, and IS, and IS TO COME. The Divine definition is given in Gen. 21:33. He is especially, therefore, the God of Israel; and the God of those who are redeemed, and are thus now "in Christ". We can say "My God," but not "My Jehovah", for Jehovah is "MY God."
   
   Jehovah is indicated (as in A.V.) by small capital letters, "LORD"' and by "GOD" when it occurs in combination with Adonai, in which case LORD GOD = Adonai Jehovah. The name Jehovah is combined with ten other words, which form what are known as "the Jehovah Titles." in the Hebrew Canon (Ap. 1). All are noted in the margin, in all their occurrences:--
   
   1. JEHOVAH-JIREH = Jehovah will see, or provide. Gen. 22:14.
   2. JEHOVAH-ROPHEKA = Jehovah that healeth thee. Ex. 15:26.
   3. JEHOVAH-NISSI = Jehovah my banner. Ex. 17:15.
   4. JEHOVAH-MeKADDISHKEM = Jehovah that doth sanctify you. Ex. 31:13. Lev. 20:8; 21:8; 22:32. Ezek. 20:12.
   5. JEHOVAH-SHALOM = Jehovah [send] peace. Judg. 6:24.
   6. JEHOVAH-ZeBA'OTH = Jehovah of hosts. 1Sam. 1:3, and frequently.
   7. JEHOVAH-ZIDKENU = Jehovah our righteousness. Jer. 23:6; 33:16.
   8. JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH = Jehovah is there. Ezek. 48:35.
   9. JEHOVAH-ELYON = Jehovah most high. Ps. 7:17; 47:2; 97:9.
   10. JEHOVAH-RO'I = Jehovah my Shepherd. Ps. 23:1.
       We have seven of these, experimentally referred to, in Ps. 23, inasmuch as Jehovah, the "Good," "Great," and "Chief Shepherd," is engaged, in all the perfection of His attributes, on behalf of His sheep:--

   In verse 1, we have No. 1 above.
   In verse 2, we have No. 5.
   In verse 3, we have Nos. 2 and 7.
   In verse 4, we have No. 8.
   In verse 5, we have Nos. 3 and 4.

3. Jah is Jehovah in a special sense and relation. Jehovah as having BECOME our Salvation (first occ. Ex. 15:2), He Who IS, and WAS, and IS TO COME. It occurs 49 times (7 x 7. See Ap. 10). Compare Psalm 68. 4, 18.
   
   
4. EL is essentially the Almighty, thought the word is never so rendered (see below, "Shaddai"). EL is Elohim in all His strength and power. It is rendered "God" as Elohim is, but El is God the Omnipotent. Elohim is God the Creator putting His omnipotence into operation. Eloah (see below) is God Who wills and orders all, and Who is to be the one object of the worship of His people. El is the God Who knows all (first occ. Gen. 14:18:22) and sees all (Gen. 16:13) and that performeth all things for His people (Ps. 57:2); and in Whom all the Divine attributes are concentrated.
   
   El is indicated in this edition by type in large capital letters, thus: "GOD." It is sometimes transliterated in proper names Immanue-'el, Beth-'el, &c., where it is translated, as explained in the margin.
   
   
5. Eloah is Elohim, Who is to be worshipped. Eloah is God in connection with His Will rather than His power. The first occurrence associates this name with worship (Deut. 32:15, 17). Hence it is the title used whenever the contrast (latent or expressed) is with false gods or idols. Eloah is essentially "the living God" in contrast to inanimate idols. Eloah is rendered "God", but we have indicated it by type thus: GOD.
   
   
6. Elyon first occurs in Gen. 14:18 with El, and is rendered "the most high (God)". It is El and Elohim, not as the powerful Creator, but as "the possessor of heaven and earth." Hence the name is associated with Christ as the Son of "the Highest" (Luke 1:35). It is Elyon, as possessor of the earth, Who divides the nations "their inheritance". In Ps. 83:18, He is "over all the earth". The title occurs 36 times (6 x 6 or 62 See Ap. 10).
   
   Elyon is the Dispenser of God's blessings in the earth; the blessings proceeding from a Priest Who is a King upon His throne (cp. Gen. 14:18-22 with Zech. 6:13; 14:9).
   
   
7. Shaddai is in every instance translated "Almighty", and is indicated by small capital letters ("ALMIGHTY"). It is God (El), not as the source of strength, but of grace; not as Creator, but as the Giver. Shaddai is the All-bountiful. This title does not refer to His creative power, but to His power to supply all the needs of His people. Its first occurrence is in Gen. 17:1, and is used to show Abraham that He Who called him out to walk alone before Him could supply all his need. Even so it is the title used in 2Cor. 6:18, where we are cal 1000 led to "come out" in separation from the world. It is always used in connection with El (see above).
   
   
8. Adon is one of the three titles (ADON, ADONAI, and ADONIM), all generally rendered "Lord"; but each has its own peculiar usage and association. They all denote headship in various aspects. They have to do with God as "over-lord."
   
   1. Adon is the Lord as Ruler in the earth. We have indicated this in type by printing the preceding article or pronouns in small capitals, not because either are to be emphasized, but to distinguish the word "Lord" from Adonai, which is always so printed in the A.V.
      
      
   2. Adonai is the Lord in His relation to the earth; and as carrying out His purposes of blessing in the earth. With this limitation it is almost equivalent to Jehovah. Indeed, it was from an early date so used, by associating the vowel points of the word Jehovah with Adon, thus converting Adon into Adonai. A list of 134 passages where this was deliberately done is preserved and given in the Massorah (107-115). (See Ap. 32) We have indicated these by printing the word like Jehovah, putting an asterisk, thus: LORD*.
      
      
   3. Adonim is the plural of Adon, never used of man. Adonim carries with it all that Adon does, but in a greater and higher degree; and more especially as owner and proprietor. An Adon may rule others who do not belong to him. Hence (without the article) it is often used of men. But Adonim is the Lord Who rules His own. We have indicated it by type, thus: LORD.
   
   The three may be thus briefly distinguished:--
   

   Adon is the Lord as overlord or ruler.
   Adonim is the Lord as owner.
   Adonai is the Lord as blesser.

9. The Types used to indicate the above titles, in the text, are as follows:--
   
   • God = Elohim.
   • GOD = Jehovah (in combination with Adonai, "Lord").
   • GOD* = Jehovah in the Primitive Texts, altered by Sopherim to Elohim as the Printed Text. (See Ap. 32.)
   • GOD = El.
   • GOD = Eloah.
   • LORD = Jehovah.
   • THE LORD = Jah.
   • LORD* = Jehovah in the Primitive Texts, altered by Sopherim to Adonai as in the Printed Text. (See Ap. 32.)
   • Lord = Adonai.
   • LORD = Adonim.
   • ALMIGHTY = Shaddai.
   • MOST HIGH = Elyon.
10. The Combinations are indicated as follows:--
    

    Adonai Jehovah = Lord GOD.
    
    Jehovah Elohim = LORD God.
    
    Elyon El = MOST HIGH GOD.
    
    El Shaddai = GOD ALMIGHTY.