Mike Winger

[steve]

i heard somewhere that the narrative of them being virgins to be wedded was bunk and that scholarly consensus is that's not a viable meaning of the parable.
i forget where... think it was rob kowalski related, like some opposer he talked to on his podcast or something...

I would need some proof in order to give the possibility any consideration.

 

[frederick]

i heard somewhere that the narrative of them being virgins to be wedded was bunk and that scholarly consensus is that's not a viable meaning of the parable.
i forget where... think it was rob kowalski related, like some opposer he talked to on his podcast or something...

Virgins is translated from παρθένοις, the feminine plural of the word παρθένος. If you do a search in the Greek lexicons you will see the word is commonly used in reference to a marriageable young woman, one who is a virgin. There is nothing in the context that would indicate Jesus meant anything other than the usual meaning.

 

[Mark C]

...that scholarly consensus is that's not a viable meaning...

Which is a REALLY good reason to "study [for yourself] to show yourself approved..."

 

[YoreyC]

right. i wish i remember. i think it was one of the guys he talked to after the debate he hosted. i'll look into it. just seeing if that idea was familiar to any of you

 

[Daniel DeLuca]

Way to go @biblemarriages !!!