Verse by verse study of Matt 24

gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

A little background on what led to this study; I was pondering on the word footstool.

Strongs
Hebrew 01916 - to stamp upon
Greek 5286 - to subject; to reduce one's power - a metaphor taken from the practice of conquerors who placed their feet on the necks of the conquered

So where in scripture do we see this stamping upon?

2Sa 22:1 ¶ And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day [that] the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:

2Sa 22:41 Thou hast also given me **the necks** of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.

2Sa 22:43 Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, **I did stamp them** as the mire of the street, [and] did spread them abroad.

Eze 6:8 ¶ Yet will I leave a remnant, that ye may have [some] that shall escape the sword among the nations, when ye shall be scattered through the countries.
Eze 6:9 And they that escape of you shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives, because I am broken with their whorish heart, which hath departed from me, and with their eyes, which go a whoring after their idols: and they shall lothe themselves for the evils which they have committed in all their abominations.
Eze 6:10 And they shall know that I [am] the LORD, [and that] I have not said in vain that I would do this evil unto them.

Eze 6:11 ¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.

So that's the picture; the footstool is subjected and reduced in power and stamped upon. Who or what is the footstool? A fottstoll is where you place your feet, specifically it's your heels that rest on it. It's a place of rest. It's also lower than the rest of the body denoting a lesser authority.

1Ch 28:2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: [As for me], I [had] in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:

Isa 66:1 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?

We can see by the simple connection that the **earth** was where the Lord was supposed to have his house and the resting place of his feet.

Lam 2:1 How hath the Lord covered the daughter of Zion with a cloud in his anger, [and] cast down from heaven ( the place of his throne) unto the earth ( the place of his footstool ) the beauty of Israel, and remembered not his footstool in the day of his anger!

Mat 5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Mat 5:35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

Hbr 10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
Hbr 10:13 From henceforth **expecting** till his enemies be made his footstool.

So let's remember that footstool means stamping and braking in pieces and that the footstool is the earth and that his enemies necks are the place where he will put his feet in victory. IOW, the earth will be made his footstool.

More later.........

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the fruit · Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 139

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gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

Further....................

Rev 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Rev 19:8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: **for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.**

The bride is clothed in righteousness figured by fine white linen.

Who else?

Rev 19:14 And the armies [which were] in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

IOW, clothed in righteousness. But look who else **was** clothed in fine linen ( but not white? ); Babylon the great

Rev 18:16 And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

This Greek word linen is of Hebrew origin. Strong's 948. The word is buwts, pronounced boots.

def: byssus, a costly, fine white linen cloth made in Egypt. It can be said then, that fine white linen comes out of Egypt.

1Ch 15:27 And David [was] clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also [had] upon him an ephod
of linen.

2Ch 3:13 The wings of these cherubims spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces [were] inward.
2Ch 3:14 And he made the vail [of] blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon.

2Ch 5:12 Also the Levites [which were] the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, [being] arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them **an hundred and twenty priests ** sounding with trumpets:)

Now, I have an older strongs concordance which indicates that this hebrew word buwts is related to trampling. In the newer concordances, they don't go beyond defining the word as fine white linen which basically tells us nothing about the symbolism of it. I suppose this is good as we should let the bible define itself. However, we will just keep in mind the question of whether the saints, who are clothed in righteousness, do any trampling.

I also find it interesting that the word is pronounced **boots** Seems to me rather a coincidence. It's also interesting to note that Italy is shaped like a boot with a very high heel. Draw your own conclusions.

Back to why Matt.

Rev 6:9 ¶ And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Rev 6:10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Rev 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they [were], should be fulfilled.

Robe Greek 4724
1) an equipment

2) an equipment in clothes, clothing

a) spec. a loose outer garment for men extending to the feet, worn by kings, priests, and persons of rank

Mar 16:4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.
Mar 16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

Rev 7:9 ¶ After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Rev 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

So there you have it. These which came out of the **great tribulation**

Mat 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

You will note that the souls of them under the altar who were slain for the word of God and the testimony are those which **came out** of the great tribulation and are given whites robes after this fact. It's also of note that this is not till the 5th seal is opened. So the question is; what happens before the **the great tribulation** and what is the great tribulation?

Also of note;

Rev 11:3 And I will give [power] unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred [and] threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

No fine white linen here?

More later........

Luv Very Happy

the fruit · Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 139

gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

Great post, fruit. There's some parts in there that made me think about something connected to Matt, but I won't touch on them now. When we get to the verses about enduring, if I don't remember to come back to this, please remind me.

gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

Before I get going on the first verse I'm going to look at, I want to correct an error in the previous post; I said **the** great tribulation, but the bible doesn't say **the**, it just says great tribulation. there are only a few verses that use that particular expression;

Mat 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

Rev 2:22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

Rev 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

In the Matt verse, it refers to some future event shown by the use of the word **then** which means at that time in reference to the previous verses saying when ye shall see the abomination of desolation and the advice to flee.

In Rev 2:22, it also gives the impression, by the expression **I will**, that Jezebel has not yet been cast into great tribulation, but that it is imminent because she did not repent.

In Rev 7:14 the ones under the altar have come out of great tribulation, indicating that great tribulation came somewhere between Rev 2:22 and Rev 7:14 else these would not have come out of it. The question then is what happens before great tribulation and where does it fit into the timing?

The first verse I'm going to look at is Matt 24:4,5. I'm not going to get into the first three verses, but will post them for context.

Mat 24:1 ¶ And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to [him] for to shew him the buildings of the temple.
Mat 24:2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Mat 24:3 ¶ And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

The balance of this chapter is in answer to these questions asked privately of Jesus.

Mat 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
Mat 24:5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

So the next discussion will center on what is meant by "coming in my name" and in what manner many will be deceived. The corroborating scriptures are in Luke 21 and Mark 13. I will only refer to them if they add other information to the Matt account.

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the fruit · Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 139

gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

Good morning and God bless. Very Happy

gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

Let's take a look at Strong's deceive as used in Matt;

1) to cause to stray, to lead astray, lead aside from the right way

a) to go astray, wander, roam about

2) metaph.

a) to lead away from the truth, to lead into error, to deceive

b) to be led into error

c) to be led aside from the path of virtue, to go astray, sin

d) to sever or fall away from the truth

1) of heretics

e) to be led away into error and sin

So as another lead, we can look at being led astray and certainly this is appropriate to the metaphor of being lost sheep.

Jer 50:6 My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away [on] the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.

Here we have an example of both the deceivers and the deceived. The shepherds have caused the sheep to be deceived.

Isa 56:11 Yea, [they are] greedy dogs [which] can never have enough, and they [are] shepherds [that] cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.

Jer 50:6 My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away [on] the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.

Eze 34:2 Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe [be] to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

Eze 34:8 [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because [there was] no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock;

So, in regards to Israel, the people followed their shepherds or leaders and teachers. It was pointed out to me that when you read the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, that they were up and down like a yo-yo. If the king was obedient to God, all the high places and groves of Baal were torn down, but the very next king who was not obedient would just build them again. This happened so many times it would make your head spin. And it would seem that all the time, the people just followed along like sheep.

We can certainly see that the same thing was to happen in Christianity.

2Pe 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

Interestingly, this word heresies is exactly the same word used for sect.

It's probably a good place just to emphasize that the danger lies in those who are supposedly our brethern.

I think it's fairly clear what Jesus meant in Matt, so perhaps tomorrow, God willing, we can try moving a little past this fairly simple message.

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the fruit · Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 139

gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

gingerwine · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Canada

deceivers in "his name"

Rev 2:2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

This leads us to 1John 4:1

1Jo 4:1 ¶ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Which leads us to Jeremiah

Jer 14:14 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.

Now this is an interesting point because this is saying that the Lord has **not** sent them nor commanded them to speak lies in his name.

Jhn 8:44 Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Jer 23:16 ¶ Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.

Note the next two verses;

Jer 23:19 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.
Jer 23:20 The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.

By this we know that at least some of the prophesies given in Jeremiah concern the latter days.

Jer 23:21 ¶ I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.

Jer 23:25 I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.

Jer 23:30 ¶ Therefore, behold, I [am] against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.
Jer 23:31 Behold, I [am] against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith

Jer 23:32 Behold, I [am] against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.

Jer 23:36 And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more: for every man's word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of the LORD of hosts our God.

Mat 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Mat 24:5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

Mat 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

Mar 13:6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am [Christ]; and shall deceive many.

This should aswer any question as to whether the Lord makes these deceivers lie or sends them for that purpose. Although the deceiver and the deceived are his, he has not commanded them to deceive although he has caused blindness to Israel.

Tts 1:10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

2Jo 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

The same word here is translated seducer;

1Ti 4:1 ¶ Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
1Ti 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

They being deceived have become deceivers.

1Jo 2:26 These [things] have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.

1Jo 2:18 ¶ Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
1Jo 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would [no doubt] have continued with us: but [they went out], that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

At this writing, John gives confirmation that it is the last time.

Note: just thought of something. I wonder is this last time has any connection to this?

Jer 16:21 Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name [is] The LORD.

Regardless, As far as we know 1 John was written after 70AD and false prophets and antichrists are still abounding. Puts paid to any idea that all prophecy was fulfilled by 70 AD.

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the fruit · Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 139