John 10:7-9 Can’t Find the Door?

One of the reasons that it is important to read all four gospels is that each of them has unique information about the Good News. In this particular instance, you can find the “Door” in John 10:7-9. It’s always good to be able to find “the door” if you want to escape “the fire.”

John 10:7 Then Jesus said again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who ever came [before me] are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.

10:7 Alx[Jesus said again], Byz[adds to them (ASV, DRA, ESV, JNT, KJV, MRD, NAS, NAU, NET, NJB, NKJ, NLT, NRS, RSV, TLB)], Minor[omits again (~NLT, ~TLB)]; Alx/Byz[door of the sheep], Minor[shepherd of the sheep].

10:8 Alx/Byz[All who ever came], Minor[As many as came (~REB)]; Alx/Byz[before me], Major[omits (DRA, MRD)].

10:9 will be saved or will be kept safe.

J. Clontz – Editor of The Comprehensive New Testament

Did you know that Nicodemus is only mentioned in the gospel of John (John 3:1-21, 7:45-52, 19:39-42) and not in the other three gospels? Nicodemus is also mentioned in the Talmud (Taanit 19b-20a).

One of the reasons that it is important to read all four gospels is that each of them has unique information about the Good News. In this particular instance, John 3:1-21 gives us unique information about being born again; John 7:45-52 has unique information about the Pharisees and their discussions about Jesus; John 19:39-42 has unique information about the crucifixion. The Gospel of John portrays the Good News from the perspective of an eyewitness. The Gospels indicate that John was the only apostle present at the crucifixion. The Gospel of John is the only gospel that indicates that a second person, Nicodemus, helped Joseph of Arimathea with the Body of Christ.

Both traditionalists and modernists agree that the Gospel of John was the last of the four gospels to be written. The first three gospels to be written only provide information about Joseph of Arimathea burying the body of Christ. Thus, it would seem that information about the involvement of a second person could only have been believed if it came from a source that was considered authoritative. A known eyewitness would have been considered an authoritative source.

J. Clontz – Editor of The Comprehensive New Testament

John 21:19 Have you ever skipped ahead and read the last page of a book to find out what it’s about?

The last two words of the Gospel of John are, “FOLLOW ME.” I hope I didn’t spoil the ending for you.

J. Clontz – Editor of The Comprehensive New Testament

John 01:14 Proof that Jesus is The Word of God

John 1:14 tells us, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…”

Isaiah 55:11, “so shall my Word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

Isaiah 55:10 indicates that the Word of God will descend from Heaven and give seed to the sower and bread to the eater. Jesus fulfilled these by coming down from Heaven and giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater.

Jesus descended from Heaven (John 3:13-17)

Jesus preached the words of the kingdom which according to the explanation of the parable of the sower is the seed. (See - Matthew 13:01-09, Mark 04:01-09, Luke 08:04-08 and Matthew 13:18-23, Mark 04:13-20, Luke 08:11-15).

Jesus gave bread to the eater at the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13b-33, Mark 06:33-52, Luke 09:11-17, John 06:02, 04-21); the feeding of the four thousand (Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 08:01-10); the last supper (Matthew 26:20-29, Mark 14:17-25, Luke 22:14-23, 1Corinthians 11:24-25).

Isaiah 55:12 indicates the following about the word, "For you shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace…” This was fulfilled according to Luke 2:10-14, “Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. 11 For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!”

When you read or hear the account of the Son of man descending from heaven…

When you read or hear the account of the angels bringing the shepherds news of great joy…

When you read or hear the account of the angels saying, “on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!”

When you read or hear the account of the Parable of the Sower…

When you read or hear the account of the Feeding of the Five Thousand…

When you read or hear the account of the Feeding of the Four Thousand…

When you partake of the breaking of bread at a remembrance of the Last Supper…

Remember that Isaiah prophesied that when the Word descended from Heaven all of these things would happen!

Based on the cross reference notes in “The Comprehensive New Testament” and “The Gospels in Perfect Harmony”

Matthew 05:21-24 What did Jesus really say about your brother?

In Matthew 5:21-24, Jesus creates a poem centered on the Hebrew word for “brother” or “friend.” Jesus creates puns based on the Hebrew word for friend “chavera” by substituting “k” for “ch” and changing the arrangement of the letters. The “v” and “b” sounds are the same letter in Hebrew. The following puns are used in the passage:

“Companion” (חבירו) chavera

“Calls” (יקרא) akara

“Offer” (קריב) kariv

“Gift” (קרבנ) karban

In verse 24, the Hebrew word for brother also means TO BLESS. One way to be reconciled with you brother is to bless him!

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,’ and whoever murders will be liable to judgment. 22 But I say to you that anyone who is angry with his brother {“Companion” (חבירו) chavera} shall be subject to judgment. And whoever says {“Calls” (יקרא) akara} to his brother, ‘Raca,’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says {“Calls” (יקרא) akara}, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of hell. 23 Therefore, if you are offering {“Offer” (קריב) kariv} your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother {“Companion” (חבירו) chavera} has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go. First be reconciled to your brother {“Companion” (תברך) chaverak}; and then come and offer {“Offer” (קרב) kariv} your gift {“Gift” (קרבנ) karban}.

Note: Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

Matthew 21:19 What did Jesus really say to the Fig Tree?

What did Jesus really say to the Fig Tree?

In Matthew 21:19, there are several wordplays. The Hebrew word for fig tree is spelled the same as the Hebrew word used in Judges 14:4 for “occasion [ground of quarrel].” Jesus uses the double entendre for “fig tree/occasion [ground of quarrel]” as the theme of a poem that includes wordplays for “found” and “come forth” and also “leaves” and “forever.” The Hebrew word for leaves is also spelled the same as the Hebrew word for evade. The fig tree is symbolic of Israel and the Hebrew word for leaves may also symbolize the evasion of the Lord by some Israelites when he came to them. This particular poem is a living poem since Jesus’ actions imply the word for “occasion or ground of quarrel,” but the actual word does not appear. On a literary and media basis this is the highest form of literary connection possible where the poet creates portions of the poem through their actions and not only by their words. Jesus communicated on a level beyond that of any poet. He truly spoke and communicated like no one else before or after Him.

“Fig Tree” תאנה t'enah

“Occasion [Ground of Quarrel]” תאנה toanah

“Found” מצא matza

“Come Forth” יצא yatza

“Leaves” העלים aleh also means “evade” he'eliym

“Forever” לעולם laelim

            18 In the morning, returning to the city, he was hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the road he went to it, and found {“Found” (מצא)} nothing on it but leaves {“Leaves” (העלים)} only. And he said to it, “May no fruit ever come {“Come Forth” (יצא)} from you again {“Forever” (לעולם)}!”

Note: Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

Matthew 05:09-12 What did Jesus Really say about Persecution?

In Matthew 5:9-12, Jesus created a wordplay with a Hebrew word that can be defined as “Pursue” or to “Persecute.” In Matthew 6:9, the Hebrew term for “peacemakers” literally means “peace pursuers.” In Matthew 6:10-12, the Hebrew word for persecute is the same word that was used for “pursue” in Matthew 6:9.

9          Blessed are the peacemakers {“Make or Pursue” (רודפי) rodpi},

                        for they shall be called sons of God.

10        Blessed are those who are persecuted {“Persecuted” (הנרדפים) Hanarodpiym} for righteousness’ sake,

                        for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are you when they revile you and persecute {“Persecute” (ירדפו) arodpi} you, and say all kinds of evil against you [falsely] for my sake. 12 and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted {“Persecuted” (רדפו) rodpe} the prophets who were before you.

Note: Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

Matthew 03:09 What did John the Baptist Really say about the Resurrection?

In Matthew 3:9, John the Baptist creates two wordplays concerning the Resurrection. In the first wordplay, John the Baptist turns the Hebrew word for stones “eben” into the Hebrew word for sons “ben” by removing the first letter in the Hebrew word for stones. In the second wordplay, John the Baptist draws a poetic connection between the Hebrew word for God “Elekiym” and the Hebrew word for raise up “Lhekiym” by changing one letter in the word for God and revealing the word “raise up” or resurrect.

Matthew 3:9 And do not think to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God {“God” (אלקים) Elekiym} is able from these stones {“Stones” (אבן) Eben} to raise {“Raise Up” (להקים) Lhekiym} children {“Sons” (בן) Ben} for Abraham.

Note: Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

Matthew 6:7-8 What did Jesus Really say about Praying?

In Matthew 6:7-8 Jesus says not to use empty repetitions when you pray. To illustrate His point, Jesus creates two sets of tongue twisting Hebrew puns that create repetitious sounds. The first pun set utilizes repetitions of the “r” and “b,v” sounds. The second pun set utilizes repetitions of the “s,” “h,” and “m” sounds. The second pun set has similarities to the English tongue twister “Sally sold seashells by the seashore.” Tongue twisting repetitious sounds are inappropriate to use when praying to God if for no other reason it is too easy to get tongue tied in the middle of your prayer.

“Multiply Words” (דברים תרבו) tareva debarim

“Multitude of Words” (דברים שברוב) saberev debarim

“Heretics who Think” (חושבים שהמינים) sahamiynim chashavim

“Father in Heaven” (שבשמים שאביכם) sava’cum sabashamayim

Matthew 6:7 And when you pray, do not use empty repetitions {“Multiply Words” (דברים תרבו) tareva debarim} as the Gentiles do. For they think {“Heretics who Think” (חושבים שהמינים) sahamiynim chashavim} that they will be heard for their many words {“Multitude of Words” (דברים שברוב) saberev debarim)}. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father {“Father in Heaven” (שבשמים שאביכם) sava’cum sabashamayim} knows what you need before you ask him.

Note: Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

Matthew 10:36 What did Jesus Really Say about your Enemies?

In Matthew 10:36 Jesus uses a pun to demonstrate that there can be little difference between “enemies” and “loved ones.” In Hebrew, both words are spelled with the same letters.

Matthew 10:36 And a man’s enemies {“Enemies” (והאויבים) ahoyevim} will be those of his own household {“Loved ones” (אהובים) ahuvim}.’

Note: Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

Matthew 06:09-15 What did Jesus Really Say in The Lord’s Prayer?

In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus creates a Hebrew poem centered on the word “forgive.” The poem is created by using the letters from the Hebrew word for “forgive” and rearranging the letters to form new words by either adding a letter or subtracting a letter. The Hebrew letters for the sounds “k,” “ch,” and “h” are considered somewhat equivalent sounds and are interchanged for each other throughout the poem. The letter that is added is normally the “t” sound. The letter that is subtracted is normally the Hebrew letter vav which is a vowel. For instance, if you reverse the letters in the Hebrew word “forgive” you create the Hebrew word for “bread” if you drop the Hebrew letter vav. The next time you hold a remembrance of the Lord’s Supper you might want to consider the poetic connection between “bread” and “forgive.”

Matthew 6:9 Pray, then, in this way:

                        Our Father in heaven,

                        hallowed be your name.

10                    Your kingdom {“Kingdom” (מלכות) mal'khut} come.

                        Your will be done

                                    on earth as it is in heaven.

11                    Give us this day our daily bread {“Bread” (לחם) lechem}.

12                    And forgive {“Forgive” (מחול) machul} us our debts,

as we also have forgiven {“Forgive” (מחול) machul} our debtors {“Sinners” (לחוטאים) l’chotam}.

13                    And lead us not into temptation,

                                    but deliver us from {“From all” (מכל) mikal} the evil one.’

14 For if you forgive {Absolve (תמחלו) t’mahlo} men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive {“Forgive” (מחול) machul} you. 15 But if you do not forgive {Forgive (תמחול) t’machul} men {“Them” (להם) lehem}, neither will your Father forgive {“Forgive” (מחול) machul} {“You” (לכם) lekem} {“Your” (לכם) lekem} your trespasses.

Note: Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

What did Jesus Really Say in the Beatitudes?

In the Beatitudes, Jesus used a poetic technique of creating multiple puns using three of the four letters from the Hebrew spelling of “blessed” pronounced “ash'rey.” The Beatitudes are a Hebrew poem. In the concluding verse, Jesus changes the first word of the verse “blessed” pronounced “ash'rey” into “who” pronounced “asher” by changing one letter in the word “Blessed.” The puns used in the Beatitudes would’ve had an effect on a Hebrew speaking audience.   

Matthew 5:5 Blessed {“Blessed” (אשרי) ash'rey} are the meek, for they shall inherit {“Shall inherit” (ירשו) yarash} the earth.

Matthew 5:8 Blessed {“Blessed” (אשרי) ash'rey} are the pure in heart, for they shall see {“Shall see” (יראו) raah} God.

Matthew 5:9 Blessed {“Blessed” (אשרי) ash'rey} are the peacemakers, for they shall be called {“Shall be called” (יקראו) kara} sons of God.

Matthew 5:11 Blessed {“Blessed” (אשרי) ash'rey} are you when {“Are you when” (כאשר) kaasher} they revile you and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you [falsely] for my sake.

Matthew 5:19 Whoever then {“Who” (ואשר) asher} breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called {“Shall be called” (יקראו) kara} least in the kingdom of heaven. But he who does them and teaches  them shall be called {“Shall be called” (יקראו) kara} great in the kingdom of heaven.

Note: most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

What did Jesus Really Say in Matthew 5:5-9? Are you happy? You should be - since you shall inherit the earth, you shall see God, and you shall be called!

In Matthew 5:5,8,9, Jesus creates puns between the Hebrew words for “Blessed or Happy,” “Shall inherit,” “Shall see,” and “Shall be called.” Each of the Hebrew words “Shall inherit,” “Shall see,” and “Shall be called” is spelled with three of the letters from the other words. The Hebrew word “Shall see” is changed into “Shall be called” by inserting a single letter. The Beatitudes contain several puns based on the Hebrew word for “Blessed or Happy.”

Matthew 5:5 Blessed {“Blessed” (אשרי) ash'rey} are the meek, for they shall inherit {“Shall inherit” (ירשו) yarash} the earth.

Matthew 5:8 Blessed {“Blessed” (אשרי) ash'rey} are the pure in heart, for they shall see {“Shall see” (יראו) raah} God.

Matthew 5:9 Blessed {“Blessed” (אשרי) ash'rey} are the peacemakers, for they shall be called {“Shall be called” (יקראו) kara} sons of God.

Note: Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

What did Jesus Really Say in Matthew 5:5?

In Matthew 5:5, Jesus creates a pun between the Hebrew words for “Blessed or Happy” and “Shall inherit.” In fact, the Beatitudes contain several puns based on the Hebrew word for “Blessed or Happy.”

Matthew 5:5 Blessed {“Blessed” (אשרי) ash'rey} are the meek, for they shall inherit {“Shall inherit” (ירשו) yarash} the earth.

As everyone knows Jesus did not speak English. Most scholars believe that Jesus spoke a Semitic language either Aramaic or Hebrew or both.

Based on the book, “The Passion: The Poetry of God”

Numbers 14:27-35 The Foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman Conquest of AD 73

The foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman conquest of AD 73 occurs in Numbers chapters 13 and 14. In today’s parallel – Within 40 years of the grapevine [Numbers 13:23] being hanged on a pole, all of the Israelites who stoned the twelve spies and refused to move into the promised land died and the Land of Canaan was conquered. Similarly within 40 years of the True Vine [Jesus (see John 15:1)] being crucified on a pole, most and perhaps all of the Israelites who stoned Stephen; attacked the rest of the Christians; and refused the kingdom of Heaven died when the Land of Canaan was conquered. The report by Josephus who witnessed the AD 73 revolt is an amazing historical parallel to Numbers 14:27:

Numbers 14:27 "How long shall this wicked congregation murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the people of Israel, which they murmur against me. 28 Say to them, `As I live,' says the LORD, `what you have said in my hearing I will do to you: 29 your dead bodies shall fall in this wilderness; and of all your number, numbered from twenty years old and upward, who have murmured against me… 34 you shall bear your iniquity, forty years, and you shall know my displeasure.' 35 I, the LORD, have spoken; surely this will I do to all this wicked congregation that are gathered together against me: in this wilderness they shall come to a full end, and there they shall die."

Josephus[The Wars of the Jews Book VI.V.1]…Those that were slain more in number than those that slew them; for the ground did nowhere appear visible, for the dead bodies that lay on it…

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

Below is the list of NT items that were foreshadowed In Number chapter 13-14:

Twelve men sent throughout the Land of Canaan

Jesus crucified

The two robbers on either side of Jesus at the crucifixion

The spear wound

The two men who carried Jesus from the cross

Jesus traveling throughout the Land of Canaan for forty days after the crucifixion

Twelve men bringing the Word of God to the congregation of Israel

Twelve men showing the wondrous “fruits” of the Holy Spirit to the congregation of Israel

The stoning of Stephen

The appearance of the glory of the Lord to Stephen

The persecution of the Christian church by the congregation of Israel

The Foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman Conquest of AD 73 – The Glory of the Lord

The foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman conquest of AD 73 occurs in Numbers chapters 13 and 14. In today’s parallel – When the congregation stoned them/Stephen the glory of the Lord appeared. Note: the post ascension appearance of Jesus to Stephen is foreshadowed in Numbers chapters 13 and 14.

Numbers 14:10 But all the congregation said to stone them with stones. Then the glory of the LORD appeared…

Acts 7:55 But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 And he said, “Behold, I see the heavens have completely opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” 57 But they cried out with a loud voice, and covered their ears and rushed together upon him. 58 Then they cast him out of the city and began to stone him. 8:1 that day a great persecution arose against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the region of Judea and Samaria.

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

Previously:

Both Moses and Jesus send twelve men to spy out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan - Numbers 13:17/ Matthew 10:5,11

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were hanged on a wooden pole between two robbers - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1, Matthew 27:38

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were cut and then bodily carried away by two men - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1,19:34,19:38-40

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 traveled throughout Israel in the company of twelve men for forty days - Numbers 13:23/ John 15:1,Acts 1:3

After 40 days, twelve men brought the Word of God to all of the congregation and showed them the wondrous “fruits” from the promised land Numbers 13:26/Acts 2:43

After the Word of God was brought to all of the congregation, the congregation said to stone them. Numbers 14:10/ Acts 7:57-8:1

The Foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman Conquest of AD 73 – The Stoning of Stephen

The foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman conquest of AD 73 occurs in Numbers chapters 13 and 14. In today’s parallel – after the Word of God was brought to all of the congregation, the congregation said to stone them.

Numbers 14:10 But all the congregation said to stone them with stones.

Acts 7:57 But they cried out with a loud voice, and covered their ears and rushed together upon him. 58 Then they cast him out of the city and began to stone him. 8:1 that day a great persecution arose against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the region of Judea and Samaria.

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

Previously:

Both Moses and Jesus send twelve men to spy out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan - Numbers 13:17/ Matthew 10:5,11

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were hanged on a wooden pole between two robbers - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1, Matthew 27:38

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were cut and then bodily carried away by two men - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1,19:34,19:38-40

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 traveled throughout Israel in the company of twelve men for forty days - Numbers 13:23/ John 15:1,Acts 1:3

After 40 days, twelve men brought the Word of God to all of the congregation and showed them the wondrous “fruits” from the promised land Numbers 13:26/ Acts 2:43

The Foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman Conquest of AD 73 – Wondrous “Fruit”

The foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman conquest of AD 73 occurs in Numbers chapter 13. In today’s parallel – After 40 days, twelve men brought the Word of God to all of the congregation and showed them the wondrous “fruits” from the promised land. The fruit in Numbers 13:26 are symbolic of the wondrous “fruits” from the Holy Spirit. The promised land of Canaan is symbolic of the promised land of Heaven.

Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe. And many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

Numbers 13:26 They brought back word to them and to all the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land.

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

Previously:

Both Moses and Jesus send twelve men to spy out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan - Numbers 13:17/ Matthew 10:5,11

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were hanged on a wooden pole between two robbers - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1, Matthew 27:38

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were cut and then bodily carried away by two men - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1,19:34,19:38-40

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 traveled throughout Israel in the company of twelve men for forty days - Numbers 13:23/ John 15:1,Acts 1:3

The Foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman Conquest of AD 73 – Forty Days

The foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman conquest of AD 73 occurs in Numbers chapter 13. In today’s parallel – for forty days after being hanged on a pole, both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 traveled throughout Israel in the company of twelve men.

John 15:1 I am the true vine…Acts 1:3 To these [the apostles] he also presented himself alive after his suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Numbers 13:23 And they came to the Valley of Eshcol, and cut down from there a branch with a single cluster of grapes, and they carried it on a pole between two of them… 13:25 At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the land…

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

Previously:

Both Moses and Jesus send twelve men to spy out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan - Numbers 13:17/ Matthew 10:5,11

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were hanged on a wooden pole between two robbers - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1, Matthew 27:38

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were cut and then bodily carried away by two men - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1,19:34,19:38-40

The Foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman Conquest of AD 73 – The Cut

The foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman conquest of AD 73 occurs in Numbers chapter 13. In today’s parallel - both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were cut and then bodily carried away by two men.

John 15:1 I am the true vine…John 19:34 But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear…John 19:38 But after this Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. 39 And Nicodemus, who had at first come to him by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. 40 So they took the body of Jesus…

Numbers 13:23 And they came to the Valley of Eshcol, and cut down from there a branch with a single cluster of grapes, and they carried it on a pole between two of them…

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

Previously:

Both Moses and Jesus send twelve men to spy out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan - Numbers 13:17/ Matthew 10:5,11

Both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were hanged on a wooden pole between two robbers - Numbers 13:23/John 15:1, Matthew 27:38

The Foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman Conquest of AD 73 – The True Vine

The foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman conquest of AD 73 occurs in Numbers chapter 13. In today’s parallel - both Jesus [The True Vine] and the grape vine in Numbers 13 were hanged on a wooden pole between two robbers. Note that the two men in Numbers 13 took a grape vine that did not belong to them thus they were “robbers.”

John 15:1 I am the true vine…Matthew 27:38 Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left.

Numbers 13:23 And they came to the Valley of Eshcol, and cut down from there a branch with a single cluster of grapes, and they carried it on a pole between two of them…

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

Previously:

Both Moses and Jesus send twelve men to spy out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan - Numbers 13:17/ Matthew 10:5,11

The Foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman Conquest of AD 73 – The Twelve that were Sent

The foreshadowing of Jesus and the Roman conquest of AD 73 occurs in Numbers chapter 13. In today’s parallel - both Moses and Jesus send twelve men to spy out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan.

Numbers 13:17 Moses sent them [twelve men] to spy out the land of Canaan, and said to them, "Go up into the Negeb yonder, and go up into the hill country…

Matthew 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent out…11 Now whatever village or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there until you go out.

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament