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To: metmom

Bow “Toxon” is that same word used in the Septuagint for Rainbow. Notice there is no quiver or arrows.


42 posted on 02/16/2024 3:33:58 AM PST by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

Just another example of how knowing the Greek or Hebrew can bring clarity and understanding to Scripture.


43 posted on 02/16/2024 5:36:22 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

So I did look it up at Biblehub.

The word for rainbow, where rainbow appears is *iris*.

https://biblehub.com/greek/2463.htm

The word *toxon* is simply translated as *bow* with no clarification of whether it’s a rainbow or the weapon that shoots arrows. It is used only once in the NT and in that passage in Revelation 6 so there’s no clarification by comparing it to other passages.

https://biblehub.com/greek/5115.htm

Nevertheless, I still find it an interesting double meaning in English.


45 posted on 02/16/2024 5:45:03 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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