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What does Beelzebub mean?
- Jennings Response: According to the Archeological Study Bible, "Beelzebub is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Baal-Zebub. It's widely thought to mean "lord of the flies" and to be a parody on and mockery of Baal-Zebul, an ancient name of the god Baal that meant 'Prince Baal.' The precise meaning of Beelzebub/Baal-Zebul is unknown, however, nor do we know how it came to be regarded as a name for Satan." Basically Jesus is using another name for Satan.
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In Matthew 20:23 what does it mean?
- Jennings' Response:
- Verse 23, "When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes."
- Jesus is referring to Himself as the Son of Man. Son of Man is also a phrase used in the Old Testament. It is a phrase talking about Jesus' humanity.
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