Did You Know??

Christmas Tidbits

Published on December 22, 2005 By HC1240 In Misc

I've been running across miscellaneous Christmas trivia today, and thought some of it was really kinda cool. A couple of these little known facts were things I hadn't heard before, and some I did know, but figured that many might NOT know... so this thread is meant to be a collection of little known Christmas facts. I'll list mine... feel free to share yours

Did you know....

That "Bethlehem" means "House of Bread"? What an appropriate name for the birthplace of the One who referred to Himself as the "Bread of Life" (John 6:35).

That Jesus' Messianic line actually began in Bethlehem with Ruth and Boaz, some 1100 years before the birth of Christ?

What if there had been a room for Mary and Joseph in the Inn? We would have no manger scene... what would Christmas be without the manger scene? And isn't it fitting that the "Lamb of God" be born in a stable (or shepherding cave, whichever view you hold to) among the animals?

That Jesus was about three years old before the Magi came to Him? And that Scripture never actually says how many Wise Men there were?

That the three gifts the Magi brought to Christ each represent different facets of His life? Gold signified His Kingship. Frankincense was a spice used in priestly duties and signifies His role as our High Priest. Myrhh is an embalming agent that pointed forward to the fact that He would die as a sacrifice for the sins of the world.

So what else? I know there's more... c'mon. Share ya knowledge!

Comments (Page 2)

HC1240

on Dec 23, 2005

Great article HC.

Thanks, Tova! Glad you enjoyed it!

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Dec 23, 2005

ok got one for you Heather.....did you know this?

In the KJV of John 3:16 it's translated "Only begotten son." Well most think of this as having something to do with his birh and/or his incarnation from Mary.

But I was reading this week from a guy whose area of expertise is in Greek Grammer. He said that's not what the word in Greek means. It means "unique one" and was used in the first century as "unique and beloved."

So it's simply saying "beloved and unique" son rather than begotten or created son (which some believe using this KJV version). The NIV translates it as "one and only son." which is the better translation......yes even tho I have the KJV....

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HC1240

on Dec 23, 2005

But I was reading this week from a guy whose area of expertise is in Greek Grammer. He said that's not what the word in Greek means. It means "unique one" and was used in the first century as "unique and beloved." So it's simply saying "beloved and unique" son rather than begotten or created son (which some believe using this KJV version). The NIV translates it as "one and only son." which is the better translation......yes even tho I have the KJV............

I had read this somewhere before, yes.... and if I had a nickle for everytime I've heard a pastor say "The NIV actually interprets this verse more closely to the original language..." I'd be a semi-wealthy woman *rofl*

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Dec 24, 2005

Well he's said it the other way around also don't forget!!!!! So it's six....half dozen of the other in my estimation.

SO THERE!!!! .......

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Hey do you want to go to the movies on New Years? Pride and Prejudice is what Ruby and I want to see. Wanna come?

HC1240

on Dec 24, 2005

Well he's said it the other way around also don't forget!!!!! So it's six....half dozen of the other in my estimation.

... yes it is. Couldn't resist. Personally, I'd rather go to the Greek and Hebrew and come up with my OWN words for it based on the original language. Hmm... I could call it the Bellissima Standard... oh wait... don't think I like those initials! *rollin*

That might work. Marilyn had asked about the drama team getting together, but I don't think Joel will be up to it. I wanted to see that movie too. Let me see how Joel's feeling by then. Surgery is Wednesday... but recovery's supposed to be a bear, so time will tell. If he's still not doing well I'll probably stay home and play nurse. We'll see. Thanks for the invite!

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