Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
왜 "그 순간 여호와의 성령께서 그에게 힘을 주시므로 그는 마치 염소 새끼를 찢듯이 맨손으로 그 사자를 찢어 버렸"을까요?
갑자기 젊은 사자 한 마리가 딤나로 내려가고 있었던 삼손을 보고 으르렁거리며
달려 나왔을 때 왜 "그 순간 여호와의 성령께서 그에게 힘을 주시므로 그는 마치 염소 새끼를 찢듯이 맨손으로
그 사자를 찢어 버렸"을까요? (사사기
14:5-6, 현대인의 성경) 혹시 하나님께서는 삼손으로 하여금 이방 민족인 블레셋 여자와 결혼하는 것을 허락하심으로 말미암아[하나님의 허락하신 뜻(God's permissive will)] 블레셋 사람을 치시려는(4절) 하나님의 직접적인 뜻(God's directive will)을 미리 맛보게 하신 것은 아닐까요?
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