The apparently confused identification of “Zechariah the son of Barachiah” in Matthew 23:35 is well known.*
Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town, so that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah (Ζαχαρίου υἱοῦ Βαραχίου), whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar. (Matt 23:34-35, ESV)
(Mention of his paternity is omitted from the parallel account in Luke.) I noticed that the ESV has a text-critical footnote, “Some manuscripts omit the son of Barachiah.” It would obviously be a big deal if there were indeed a substantial possibility that the phrase was a scribal addition. The UBS4 apparatus does not even include a variant here. The NA28 does: ⸋ ℵ* — indicating that the original Codex Sinaiticus omits the phrase. Given the complete lack of mention in UBS apparatus, I’m guessing this is not a plausible reading (ESV’s choice to footnote notwithstanding), although Sinaiticus is obviously not trivial.
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Is there a substantial possibility that this reading (omitting υἱοῦ Βαραχίου) is original?
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If it is not original, is there a good explanation for why Sinaiticus omitted it? In particular, was there early recognition of this text as problematic?
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Given the weight normally afforded to Sinaiticus (although I don’t know about the text of Matthew in particular), is there an evident reason why this variant seemed to the UBS editors so improbable as to not warrant inclusion in the apparatus?
*Somehow I can’t seem to find a question here about this. The basic problem is that Zechariah son of Barachiah most naturally refers to the 6th C. prophet (Zech 1:1) (LXX: Ζαχαριας ὁ τοῦ Βαραχιου; MT is vocalized Berekyah), but he was not, as far as tradition knows, murdered in the temple. The Zechariah of 2 Chr 24:20 was murdered in the temple, but he is called Αζαριας (Azarias) in the LXX, and the name of his father recorded by the Chronicler was Jehoiada (Ιωδαε). The relative merits of the various available solutions may be relevant for answers to this question.
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John Darby (1800-1882) was an Anglo-Irish theologian and a key figure in the development of dispensationalism, a theological framework that emphasizes the distinction between different periods in biblical history and God’s varying dealings with humanity during those times. He is best known for promoting the idea of the pre-tribulation rapture, which suggests that believers will be taken up to heaven before a period of great tribulation on earth.
Darby was one of the founders of the Plymouth Brethren movement, a group that sought to return to a more primitive form of Christianity and emphasized the authority of the Bible. His teachings had a significant influence on evangelical thought and contributed to the rise of fundamentalism in the 20th century.
His writings and ideas continue to impact various Christian denominations, particularly among those who hold views related to the end times and the rapture. If you have more specific questions about John Darby or his teachings, feel free to ask!
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John Darby (1800-1882) was an Anglo-Irish theologian and a key figure in the development of dispensationalism, a theological framework that emphasizes the distinction between different periods in biblical history and God’s varying dealings with humanity during those times. He is best known for promoting the idea of the pre-tribulation rapture, which suggests that believers will be taken up to heaven before a period of great tribulation on earth.
Darby was one of the founders of the Plymouth Brethren movement, a group that sought to return to a more primitive form of Christianity and emphasized the authority of the Bible. His teachings had a significant influence on evangelical thought and contributed to the rise of fundamentalism in the 20th century.
His writings and ideas continue to impact various Christian denominations, particularly among those who hold views related to the end times and the rapture. If you have more specific questions about John Darby or his teachings, feel free to ask @followers Michael Upchurch you can tell Philip Williams ALL about your seal and Donald Trump under this OP instead of high jacking all my OPs with the same copy paste of yours Terry Wiles and John Mushenhouse will be MORE than HAPPY to pick up your pace AND you can even ask William DeArteaga to explain to you why you are SO wrong on your fake prophecy of TRUMP and the pope HEY THERE Robert Cox where does Josias Feliciano Capuchino always goes when WE START talking real theological matters?
Philip Williams
Troy Day Darby literally borrowed the Jesuit’s futurist interpretation of Revelation. The Jesuits used this to counter Luther’s claim that the Pope was the antichrist. Hence, PreTrib rapture agrees with the Jesuits.
Terry Wiles
Philip Williams and with the Lutheran’s which is little known.
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Philip Williams not Pope was the antichrist but pope IS – not only Lutheran or reformers but MOST if not ALL non-CaholiX held this view dearly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Api8lHngCIk
Philip Williams
Troy Day bad link!
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Philip Williams check your internet connection
the problem is in your television AND Michael Chauncey told ya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Api8lHngCIk
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Philip Williams likes to be tagged on the internets Michael Chauncey especially if you ask him how the pope is NOT an natichrist and all
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Terry Wiles made a great point Philip Williams The rest of the ALL knowers left with NO answer and banning everyone who questioned them 🙂
Josias Feliciano
Troy Day stop tagging me 😂 I’m 100% sure you’re a troll
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Josias Feliciano this was an OP for your theo-buddy Michael Upchurch I hope he was right when he said he had more ammo on the TRUMP and actually starts posting theological matters, which you obviously do NOT understand
Pentecostal Theology
Josias Feliciano its generally understood THOU ART NOT TO block admins Doing so will result in your permeant ban from this and other Fb pages
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Michael Chauncey Josias Feliciano Michael Upchurch
WHAT of these 4 thou art claiming and most importantly WHY
Philip Williams holds the pope dearly as antiChrist
Prophecy Timeline: A post linking to a live stream by Irvin Baxter titled “What’s Next on Prophecy Timeline?” discussing end-times prophecy.
Eschatology: A post titled “LAST TRUMP Opening of the 4th Seal with Pale Horse Running (Death)” explores apocalyptic themes from Revelation.
Church History: A post on “The Early Church Fathers and Their Views of RAPTURE Eschatology” examines historical perspectives on the rapture.
Revival Sermons: A member shared a YouTube series by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, highlighting a sermon titled “The Glory of God” as particularly impactful.
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we now see @Josias Feliciano gave up the ghost 2quick