Why Mecca?

[wel_mel_2]

Bismillah:

Peace......


Now, now Wel Mel, you knew I would have to disagree with you here. You seem to make much of the name "Christ" which is Christos in the greek language and means "annointed one". As far as you being the "winners"....well that really doesn't need to be addressed. I know what the Bible says and you say something different.


Actually Wel Mel, you are being misleading, either accidentally or on purpose to try to prove your point I don't know, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. Christ as a title has never ment divine, it has always ment "annointed".


Cyrus wasn't called "Christ" as that is an English traslation of a Greek word. Cyrus was called annointed yes, but in Hebrew the term is "mâshîyach" and means, according to the Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon; "anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint)".


There were a few people who were annointed in the Old Testament: The Kings of Israel (David, Solomon, Joshua); The High Priests of the Levitical Order (Aaron and his sons after him); and the patriarchs of the nation of Israel (Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph).


If you like we can start a different thread where we can discuss the difference in the annointings between these men and Jesus Christ as there is a very big difference.


Correction? It is you Wel Mel, that need correcting....allow me to demonstrate.


Jesus is an English translation of the Greek "Iēsous", Greek being the language that the New Testament was written in. "Iesous" is itself a Greek translation of the Hebrew "yehôshûa‛" and means Yahovah's salvation. Yehoshua, Iesous, Jesus. From Hebrew to Greek to English. That is where the "J" comes from.


Now Esau as is rendered in the Hebrew is "‛êśâv" and means "handling; rough" as Esau was a very hairy man. It is interesting to note that the Greek language did not change the spelling of this name when it translates over, it is still "esau".


The two are not the same name and should not be confused. I hope this clears up your misunderstanding. You can, if you like, check any reputable Hebrew Lexicon to check the correctness of what I explained to you. Brown-Driver-Briggs, being the foremost authority. As far as Greek Lexicons go, you can check Thayer's Greek Lexicon, or Strong's Greek Dictionary. Both are very good.


I too am sorry for the depart from the topic, but this error had to be addressed.


Shamms

<b>Well, I guess we have started our debates Shamms</b>. :)


Of course I still <b>insist</b> on my opinion regarding ‘the real Christ’
but definitely this is not the right thread for such discussion.


Correction? <b>YES indeed</b>. Where religion is concerned Muslims are experts: <b>No other religious scripture claims that its religion alone is true</b>. I repeat, <b>There is no other religious scripture on the face of the earth besides the Qur’an which says that only its religion is true, correct and acceptable to Almighty God</b>, <b>“The Religion before Allah is Islam (submission to His will)”. [Al-Qur’an 3:19]
</b>so its our right to make such correction. Now you <b>"think"</b> that it is me who need such correction! Well, I will respect your view, but that doesn’t mean that you are right.. <b>not at all</b>. i still have much to say regarding this topic, however, Its enough for now Shamms… please let us start new threads to discuss anything you desire concerning Islam and Christianity. Thanks.


Salam


Wael.