Was Sarah Abraham’ Sister or Abraham’s Wife or Both?

In the Bible, Sarah was Abraham’ Sister and she was Abraham’s wife. In the Noble Quran, Sarah was Abraham’s wife and she was not his Sister! According to God’ Law in the Bible, if a man marries his sister, it is forbidden, it is a disgrace, it is a wicked thing, it is a shameful thing. He has dishonored his sister and will be held responsible. He is cursed! In addition, both the man and the woman must be cut off (Killed).

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In the Bible: Was Sarah Abraham’ Sister or Abraham’s wife or Both?

She was both!

Yes she was the daughter of Abraham’s father i.e. she was Abraham’ Sister. In addition, she was Abraham’s wife

Read what Abraham said about her in Genesis 20:12

Genesis 20:12 in different versions of the Bible:

New International Version (NIV)

Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother; and she became my wife.

King James Version (KJV)

And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Moreover, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife:

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What God’ Law says about a man marries his sister?

It is forbidden by God’ Law

It is a disgrace.

it is a wicked thing.

it is a shameful thing.

He has dishonored his sister and will be held responsible.

He is Cursed; Amen.

They must be cut off (Killed).

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Leviticus 18:9 in different versions of the Bible:

New International Version (NIV)

“‘Do not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere.

King James Version (KJV)

The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or the daughter of thy mother, whether born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.

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Leviticus 20:17 in different versions of the Bible:

New International Version (NIV)

‘If a man marries his sister, the daughter of either his father or his mother, and they have sexual relations, it is a disgrace. They must be cut off before the eyes of their people. He has dishonored his sister and will be held responsible.

King James Version (KJV)

And if a man shall take his sister, his father’s daughter, or his mother’s daughter, and see her nakedness, and she see his nakedness; it is a wicked thing; and they shall be cut off in the sight of their people: he hath uncovered his sister’s nakedness; he shall bear his iniquity.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And if a man shall take his sister, his father’s daughter, or his mother’s daughter, and see her nakedness, and she see his nakedness; it is a shameful thing; and they shall be cut off in the sight of the children of their people: he hath uncovered his sister’s nakedness; he shall bear his iniquity.

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Deuteronomy 27:22 in different versions of the Bible:

New International Version (NIV)

“Cursed is the man who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

King James Version (KJV)

Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

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In the Quran: Was Sarah Abraham’ Sister or Abraham’s wife or Both?

She was Abraham’s wife

She was not Abraham’ Sister

According to the Noble Quran, it is forbidden for a man to marry his sister

It is a big sin to marry your sister

Its punishment is severe on the Day of Judgment.

I wonder why the Biblical writers said that Abraham married his sister Sarah while she was not!

According to God’ Law in the Bible:

Had Abraham done a forbidden thing?

Has Abraham violated God’ Law?

Had Abraham done a shameful thing?

Had Abraham dishonored his sister?

Was Abraham Cursed?

Would Abraham and Sarah have been cut off and killed?

No Muslim believes in that.

Abraham was a great Prophet and he is the father of the Prophets.

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However, what the Western Media would have said if the Quran was the book that says Abraham married his sister?

Back to the main issue of my series of articles; this is my question to you smart readers: “Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?”

Written by: Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil

http://www.articlesbase.com/religion-articles/in-the-bible-but-not-in-the-quran-36-was-sarah-abraham-sister-or-abrahams-wife-or-both-337258.html

Angels in Islam (31) thunder is God’s voice or Angel’s voice?

In the Bible: the thunder is the voice of Jehovah, the Lord God.

In the Quran, the thunder is an Angel who is Glorifying Allah.

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In the Bible: the thunder is the voice of Jehovah, the Lord God.

This ultimate fact is found in many Biblical verses like for example 1 Samuel 2:10, 7:10, 2 Samuel 22:14, Job 37:4-5 and Psalm 18:13

Such verses say:

Jehovah, the Lord God:

• Thundered with a great thunder
• Thundered from heaven
• Shall thunder upon them
• Thundered with the voice of His Excellency

The thunder is but the voice of Jehovah, the Lord God:

• His voice is heard
• The Most High uttered His voice
• God thundered marvelously with His voice
• Lord thundered in the heavens, and the Highest uttered His voice
• Jehovah thundered in the heavens, the Most High uttered his voice

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In the Quran, The thunder is an Angel, his voice is to Glorify Allah.

The meanings of the verse 13:13:

The thunder proclaims his praise to his Almighty Creator.

The thunder says: all Glory and praise be to Allah.

And this thunder saying is the voice of the thunder that we hear.

Not only the thunder proclaims His praise to his Almighty Creator, but also, the Angels do proclaim their praises, in awe of Allah.

It is interesting that the Angels who never ever sin proclaim their praise, all the time, in awe of Allah, although man who is sinful does not!

Also, the unbelievers among mankind dispute and argue about Allah, though He is great in might, in power, or in the severity of His retribution.

The unbelievers among mankind argue about the Religion of Allah; however, Allah is mighty in wrath, His chastisement is severe. Exalted is He!

According to Islamic teachings, it should be emphasized that anyone believes that the thunder is the voice of the Almighty Creator will dwell in the Eternal Fire forever!

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In the Quran, The thunder is an Angel, his voice is to Glorify Allah.

The verse 13:13 in different translations:

QARIB:

The thunder exalts his praise, and so are the Angels are in awe of him. He looses the thunderbolts and smites whosoever he will. Yet they dispute about Allah who is mighty in power.

SHAKIR:

And the thunder declares his glory with his praise, and the Angels too for awe of him; and he sends the thunderbolts and smites with them whom he pleases, yet they dispute concerning Allah, and he is mighty in prowess

PICKTHAL:

The thunder hymneth his praise and (so do) the Angels for awe of him. he launcheth the thunderbolts and smiteth with them whom he will while they dispute (in doubt) concerning Allah, and he is mighty in wrath.

YUSUFALI:

Nay, thunder repeateth his praises, and so do the Angels, with awe: he flingeth the loud-voiced thunder-bolts, and therewith he striketh whomsoever he will. Yet these (are the men) who (dare to) dispute about Allah, with the strength of his power (supreme)!

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In the Bible: the thunder is the voice of Jehovah, the Lord God.

1 Samuel 2:10

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

10 …out of heaven shall He (the Lord) thunder upon them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

10 … against them will he (Jehovah) thunder in heaven:

 

1 Samuel 7:10

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

10 …but the Lord thundered with a great thunder on that day (upon them)

American Standard Version (ASV)

10 … but Jehovah thundered with a great thunder on that day (upon them)

 

2 Samuel 22:14

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

14 The Lord thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered His voice.

American Standard Version (ASV)

14 Jehovah thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered his voice.

 

Job 37:4-5

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

4 … He thundered with the voice of His Excellency…. His voice is heard.

5 God thundered marvelously with His voice;

American Standard Version (ASV)

4 He thundered with the voice of his majesty; …his voice is heard.

5 God thundered marvelously with his voice;

 

Psalm 18:13

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

13 The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest uttered His voice

American Standard Version (ASV)

13 Jehovah also thundered in the heavens, And the Most High uttered his voice,

 

N.B. This article is kindly written by Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil

Angels in Islam (27) Gabriel conveyed Allah’s message

The great Angel Gabriel conveyed Allah’s message to His entire Prophets.

The event of the first revelation of the Quran is mentioned in the Bible.

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The duties of the Angels are many.

One of their important duties is to convey the revelation from Allah to His Messengers.

The great Angel Gabriel (Jibreel) is the one responsible for handing over Allah’s message to Allah’s Messengers and Prophets.

Gabriel conveyed Allah’s message to some thousands of Prophets which Allah sent.

Although the Quran mentions 25 Prophets by names, however; Allah sent at least one messenger to every nation from Adam up to Muhammad (the last one).

Gabriel conveyed Allah’s message to the Prophets Noah, Hood, Salih, Abraham, Lot, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Shu’aib, Moses, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Elisha, Jonah, Zachariah, John, Jesus etc.

Allah’s message to His entire Messengers and Prophets is the same that is there is no god but Allah and submit to Him.

Literally, submission to Allah means Islam

The story of the first revelation of the Quran

Essential background:

Muhammad was born and raised in Mecca, he was illiterate.

His family was very big power-wise and authority-wise.

However, he was concerned with the social conflict, injustice, widespread discrimination (principally against women and black people), fighting among tribes and abuse of ancestral authorities dominant in pre-Islamic Arabia. The moral deterioration of his fellow people, and the err religion of worshipping idols.

He never ever worshiped an idol

He used to spend many hours or few days in a cave sitting alone looking for his Creator and feeling sorry about his people who used to worship many different idols.

When He was 40 years and while he was in the cave, Gabriel appeared to him.

Gabriel gave him a piece of paper and commanded him to read what was written in it.

Muhammad said: I cannot read, I am not a reader

Gabriel hugged him powerfully, then left him and commanded him again to read what was written. Muhammad’s reply was the same.

The powerful Gabriel’s hug and his command repeated twice but yielding the same Muhammad’s reply.

Then Gabriel said:

Read! In the name of your Lord and Cherisher, He is the One Who created

He Created man, out of “Alaq”

Read! And your Lord is Most Bountiful,

Who taught man with the use of the pen,-

He taught man that which he knew not.

(The verses 96:1-5)

And this was the first revelation of the Quran.

To whom it may concern

The event of the first revelation of the Quran is mentioned in the Bible (Isaiah 29:12).

Attention: None of the Israelites’ prophets was illiterate!

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Isaiah 29:12

21st Century King James Version

12- And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, “Read this, I pray thee”; and he saith, “I am not learned”.

Common English Bible:

12- And when the scroll is given to one who can’t read, saying, “Read this,” that one will say, “I can’t read.”

American Standard Version

12- And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I am not learned.

Amplified Bible

12- And when the book is given to him who is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray you, he says, I cannot read.

Angels in Islam (10) slaves of Allah or sons of God

In the Quran, the Angels are Allah’s honored slaves

In the Bible, the Angels are sons of God who married the daughters of the People!

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Throughout the history, man was confused about the nature of the Angels.

The scholars and the philosophers have four different concepts concerning the nature of Angels and who they are:

1)    The first party believes that they are the sons of God

2)    The second party believes that they are the daughters of God

3)    The third party believes that they are God

4)    The fourth party believes that they are partners of God

 

The Quran denies, rebuts and disproves all of the above theories about the nature of Angels

The Quran (21:26) declares that the Angels are Allah’s honored slaves!

The Quran defines who the Angels are:

·         They are honored slaves;

·         They are honored worshipers,

·         They are honored servants

·         They are but servants raised to honor.

Accordingly, anyone believes that the Angels are sons of God, daughters of God, God and/or partners of God will be a dweller of the Eternal Fire in the Afterlife.

 

Nevertheless, the Bible (Genesis 6:2) says that they are sons of God who married the daughters of the People!

The Bible says that the divine beings (the Angels) saw how beautiful these human women were, so they married the ones they chose and desired!

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The verse 21:26 in four different translations

QARIB: they say ‘the Merciful has taken a son. ‘Exaltations to him! No, they are only his honored worshipers,

SHAKIR: and they say: the Beneficent Allah has taken to himself a son. Glory be to him. Nay! They are honored servants

PICKTHAL: and they say: the Beneficent hath taken unto himself a son. Be he glorified! Nay, but (those whom they call sons) are honoured slaves;

YUSUFALI: and they say: “(Allah) most gracious has begotten offspring.” glory to him! They are (but) servants raised to honour.

 

Genesis 6:2 in four different versions

21st Century King James Version

That the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were fair; and they took for themselves wives of all whom they chose.

American Standard Version

That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all that they chose.

Common English Bible

The divine beings saw how beautiful these human women were, so they married the ones they chose.

Amplified Bible

The sons of God saw that the daughters of men were fair, and they took wives of all they desired and chose.

Angels in Islam (8) why Abraham was scared of the Angels?

The Angels are created from light.

Does the light eat? 

Does the light drink?

In the previous article, we have seen that both the Bible and the Quran describe the interesting story of Abraham and his Guests, the Angels,.

The Bible says that Abraham offered the Angels food and they ate (Genesis 18:7-8)

In addition, Psalm 78:25 mentions the Angels’ food (See the appendix).

 

Abraham and his Guests, the Angels in the Quran

The verses 51:24-28 describe what happened between Abraham and the Angels

The meaning of verses in short:

“Then Abraham turned quickly to his household, brought out a calf, and placed it before them; but they did not eat. He said, ‘Will you not eat?’ And he was scared of them.

The Angels said: ‘Fear not,’ and they gave him glad tidings of a son (Isaac) endowed with knowledge.”
In addition, the verse 11:70 says:
“But when Abraham saw their hands went not towards the food, he felt some mistrust of them, and conceived a fear of them. They said: ‘Fear not: we have been sent against the people of Lot.’

Why Abraham was scared of the Angels?

Traditionally, Hospitality was the custom of the ancient noble people.

The host has to offer the best food for his guests/

Abraham was the top of noble and generous people.

The guest(s) must eat the food presented to them

But what if the guest(s) did not eat the food?

According to the custom of the ancient people, the guest(s) does not eat the food of the host if he going to hurt his host e.g. if he wants to kill him.

When Abraham saw three men at his door, he thought that they were men not Angels and he ran to his household to present them the best of food. And when they did not eat, he thought they wanted to hurt him and his family that is why he was scared of them.

If Abraham knew from the beginning that they were Angels, he would not offered then any food because he knows very well that the Angels do not eat!

 

The verses 51:24-28 in four different translations

QARIB:

24) Have you heard the story of Abraham’s honored guests?

25) They entered to him and said: ‘peace. ‘And he replied: ‘peace, you are people unknown to me. ‘

26) So he turned to his household and brought a fattened calf.

27) He set it before them, saying: ‘will you not eat? ‘

28) Then he conceived a fear about them, and they said: ‘have no fear’, and gave him the glad tidings that he was to have a knowledgeable son.

 

SHAKIR:

24) Has there come to you information about the honored guests of Ibrahim?

25) When they entered upon him, they said: peace. Peace, said he, a strange people

26) Then he turned aside to his family secretly and brought a fat (roasted) calf,

27) So he brought it near them. He said: what! Will you not eat?

28) So he conceived in his mind a fear on account of them. They said: fear not. And they gave him the good news of a boy possessing knowledge

 

PICKTHAL:

24) Hath the story of Abraham’s honoured guests reached thee (o Muhammad)?

25) When they came in unto him and said: peace! He answered, peace! (And thought): folk unknown (to me).

26) Then he went apart unto his housefolk so that they brought a fatted calf;

27) And he set it before them, saying: will ye not eat?

28) Then he conceived a fear of them. They said: fear not! And gave him tidings of (the birth of) a wise son.

 

YUSUFALI:

24) Has the story reached thee, of the honoured guests of Abraham?

25) Behold, they entered his presence, and said: “peace!” he said, “peace!” (and thought, “These seem) unusual people.”

26) Then he turned quickly to his household, brought out a fatted calf,

27) And placed it before them.. He said, “Will ye not eat?”

28) (When they did not eat), he conceived a fear of them. They said, “Fear not,” and they gave him glad tidings of a son endowed with knowledge.

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Appendix:

Psalm 78:25

21st Century King James Version: Man ate angels’ food

Complete Jewish Bible: mortals ate the bread of angels;

Amplified Bible: Everyone ate the bread of the mighty [man ate angels’ food]

Angels in Islam (7) they do not eat or drink

The Angels are created from light.

Does the light eat?  

Does the light drink?

Remarkably, both the Bible and the Quran describe the interesting story of Abraham and his Guests.

 

Who were Abraham guests?

In the Bible. Abraham guests were Jehovah, the Lord God and two accompanying Angels (Genesis 18: 1-2 and 7-8)

In the Quran: Abraham guests were Angels (Chapter 51:24-28)

 

What has Abraham offered them as food?

In the Bible: Abraham offered them butter and milk and the calf which he had dressed,

In the Quran: Abraham offered them roasted calf

 

Did Abraham guests eat?

In the Bible: Yes, they ate.

In the Quran: No, they did not eat; that is why Abraham was very scared of them! Why? See the next article

It should be emphasized that, according to the Quran and Islamic teaching, anyone who believes that the Almighty Creator and/or the Angels eat or drink is considered as unbeliever and he will dwell in the Eternal Hell in the Afterlife.

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The Bible: Jehovah, the Lord God and his Angels EAT

Genesis 18: 1-2 and 7-8

21st Century King James Version

1And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre, as he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day.

² And he lifted up his eyes and looked, and lo, three men stood by him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground

⁷ And Abraham ran unto the herd and fetched a calf, tender and good, and gave it unto a young man, and he hastened to dress it.

⁸ And he took butter and milk and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they ate.

 

American Standard Version

1 And Jehovah appeared unto him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

² and he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood over against him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself to the earth,

⁷ And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, and gave it unto the servant; and he hasted to dress it.

⁸ And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

Bible vs. Quran: the Wandering Stars

The wandering stars in the Bible

In the Bible, we have:

·         The wandering stars

·         Stars which follow no orbit

·         Stars moving here and there

·         Stars going astray

·         Erring stars

·         Wayward stars

In the Bible, the verse Jude 1:13 says:

“Wandering stars, for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved forever.”

(American Standard Version)

This verse shows three Biblical points. These three points may be categorized as Scientific, Linguistic and Religious.

The Scientific point is that there are wandering stars

The Linguistic point is how the Bible’s editors understand the wandering stars

The Religious point is the outcome of the wandering stars

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1,2. In order to understand the Scientific point; that is the presence of wandering stars; it seems productive to start with the Linguistic point, that is how the Bible’s editors of 16 different versions understand the wandering stars

Nine versions correctly translate the original Greek words to wandering stars; they are:

21st Century King James Version, American Standard Version, Amplified Bible, Common English Bible, Complete Jewish Bible,  Contemporary English Version,  GOD’S WORD Translation,  Good News Translation and Knox Bible

However, the other seven versions do not say wandering stars but they say:

Easy-to-Read Version and the New Century Version: stars that wander in the sky.

J.B. Phillips New Testament: stars which follow no orbit

New Life Version: stars moving here and there

Young’s Literal Translation: stars going astray

Wycliffe Bible erring stars

New English Translation wayward stars

The Scientific point in Jude 1:13

The smart reader which is not specialized in astronomy knows for sure that:

There are neither wandering stars nor stars that wander in the sky.

There are neither stars which follow no orbit nor stars going astray.

There are neither erring stars nor wayward stars.

3. The religious point is the outcome of the wandering stars. Such outcome is required to be believed in it for anyone who believes that the Bible is the true Word of God.

Herein, you find the outcome of these wandering stars as found in the following three versions:

21st Century King James Version says:

Wandering stars to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.

J.B. Phillips New Testament says:

Stars which follow no orbit and their proper place is the everlasting blackness of the regions beyond the light.

New Century Version says:

Stars that wander in the sky, a place in the blackest darkness has been kept for them forever.

Now, the question is: would God, the creator of the stars say that there are wandering stars that follow no orbit and going astray?

If your answer is yes, then it is better to believe in their outcome.

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The wandering stars in the Quran

In the Quran, Allah who created the Stars swears by their positions and locations and then Allah said that this swear is great and mighty if we know!

To avoid repetition, the smart reader is invited to read the verse 56: 75-76 of the Quran and the article “The Stars in Bible and Quran”, ArticlesBase.com (Mar 11, 2007).

 

Written by Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil, Articlebase.com

http://www.articlesbase.com/religion-articles/in-bible-vs-quran-the-wandering-stars-6322286.html

In Bible vs. Quran, and Paul too denies that Jesus is God (20)

In the Bible: Paul says: “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ…”

In the Quran: Jesus says: “Allah is my lord and your lord. Therefore, worship him. This is the straight path”. The great name “Allah” is mentioned in every Arabic versions of the Bible more than 2222 times.

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In the Bible: Paul says: “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ”

Paul prayed for the saints who are at Ephesus, and to the faithful God’s people living in Ephesus; he asked his God to give them the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him

Now see how Paul did pray, he says: I pray that “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ”, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him (Ephesians 1:17 according to 21st Century King James Version)

Herein, we have two different beings,

§  The first being is the God and

§  The second being is the Lord Jesus Christ 

Paul defines the first being as “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ”

Does anyone need a proof that Jesus is not God when Paul said it clearly, obviously, undoubtedly and unmistakably: “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ”

Study of the available 42 different versions of the Bible shows that 39 versions say: “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ”, two versions say “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” and one version ignores Paul’ saying completely (See the appendix 1-3).

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In the Quran: Jesus says: “Allah is my Lord and your lord. Therefore, worship him”

On the other hand, the Quran plainly says that Allah is Jesus’ God

Who said that? Paul? No, there is no Paul in the Quran.

Then who said that? It is the lord Jesus himself

Jesus said: “Allah is my Lord and your lord. Therefore, worship him” (the verse 3:51)

Allah in the Bible:

It should be emphasized that the great name “Allah” is never ever found in the available 42 English versions of the Bible. However, the great name “Allah” is mentioned in every Arabic versions of the Bible more than 2222 times.

Read the verse 3:51 in the appendix (4)

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Appendix:

(1) “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” is found in 39 Bible’s versions; they are:

21st Century King James Version, American Standard Version, Amplified Bible, Common English Bible, Darby Translation, Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition, Easy-to-Read Version, English Standard Version, English Standard Version Anglicised, Expanded Bible, GOD’S WORD Translation, Good News Translation, Holman Christian Standard Bible, J.B. Phillips New Testament,  King James Version, Knox Bible, Lexham English Bible, Mounce Reverse-Interlinear New Testament, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version,  New English Translation, New International Reader’s Version, New International Version, New International Version 1984, New International Version – UK, New King James Version, New Revised Standard Version, New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised, New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, Today’s New International Version, Young’s Literal Translation, Complete Jewish Bible, Orthodox Jewish Bible, Wycliffe Bible, Contemporary English Version and The Message.

 

(2) The New Life Version says: “the great God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

The New Living Translation says: “God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

 

(3)The Worldwide English (New Testament) ignores Paul’ saying completely; it says:

“I ask him that you may understand these things in your hearts. I ask him that you may know what a great hope you have because God has called you. I ask him that you may know the rich and great blessings God has promised to his people.” (Forged Word of God!).

 

(4) The verse 3:51 in different translations:

QARIB:

Allah is my lord and your lord. Therefore, worship him. This is the straight path”.

SHAKIR:

Surely Allah is my lord and your lord, therefore serve him; this is the right path.

PICKTHAL:

Lo! Allah is my lord and your lord, so worship him. That is a straight path.

YUSUFALI:

“‘it is Allah who is my lord and your lord; then worship him. This is a way that is straight.'” 

 

Written by Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil, Articlebase.com

http://www.articlesbase.com/religion-articles/in-bible-vs-quran-paul-denies-that-jesus-is-god-2-6406623.html

In Bible vs. Quran: and Paul too denies that Jesus is God (19) three Heads

In the Bible, Paul declares that God has authority over Jesus, God is supreme over Jesus.

On the other hand, Paul is not mentioned in the Quran; however, the Quran says that Jesus is but a great prophet.

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In the Bible, Paul says: “But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God”. (1 Corinthians 11:3; American Standard Version)

 

Herein, Paul announces and defines three types of Heads

§  The head of the woman is the man

§  The head of every man is Christ

§  The head of Christ is God

Study of 41 different versions of the Bible reveals that “the head of Christ is God” is found in 22 versions and “God is the head of Christ” is found in 11 versions.

Herein, the meaning of the word “Head” will be discussed both in language and religion.

From the linguistic point of view, Head means position of leadership, greatest authority, or honor. Head also means a person to whom others are subordinate, as the director of an institution or the manager of a department; leader or chief, master, president, lord.

From the religious point of view, What is the meaning of “God is the head of Christ?”

§  The editors of four different versions of the Bible answer this question as follow:

§  The editors of the Contemporary English Version say “God is the head over Christ”

§  The editors of the GOD’S WORD Translation say “God has authority over Christ”

§  The editors of the Good News Translation say “God is supreme over Christ”

§  The editors of the New Living Translation say “the source of Christ is God and Christ is responsible to God”

This shows that God is over Jesus, God has authority over Jesus, God is supreme over Jesus and God is the source of Jesus.

Now, I will let the smart reader to answer this question: Are God and Jesus equal?

Also, the smart reader is invited to read the series of articles: In Bible vs. Quran, Jesus denied that He is God (1-18)

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On the other hand, Paul is not mentioned in the Quran; however, the Quran says that Jesus is but a great prophet and Allah sent him to the Israelites.

The verse 4:171 gives guidance to the Christians to help them to know the truth. The verse says:

“O people of the scripture! do not exaggerate in your religion nor utter aught concerning Allah save the truth. the messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah, and his word which he conveyed unto Mary, and a spirit from him. So believe in Allah and his messengers, and say not “three” – cease! (it is) better for you! – Allah is only one Allah. far is it removed from his transcendent majesty that he should have a son. his is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. and Allah is sufficient as defender”. (The verse 4:171; PICKTHAL translation)

 

Written by Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil, Articlebase.com

http://www.articlesbase.com/religion-articles/in-bible-vs-quran-paul-denies-that-jesus-is-god-1-6377538.html

In Bible vs. Quran, Jesus denied that He is God (18) His Lost Gospel

The Bible says that Jesus had His Gospel. Nevertheless, Jesus’ Gospel is either Lost or hidden for some reasons.

The Quran says that Allah gave Jesus the gospel; and the readers will find out that the prophet Muhammad and his distinguishing personality is written down in the Gospel of Jesus.

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What is the difference between the following two verses?

“Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached” (New King James Version)

“Now, I assure you that wherever the gospel is preached” (Holman Christian Standard Bible)

Are both the same? No

The New King James Version says: this gospel. And so do seven other versions.

The Holman Christian Standard Bible says: the gospel. And so do 33 other versions.

From the Linguistic point of view, we all know that, “This” is used to indicate a thing as present, near, or pointed out; referring to the thing nearer in place and/or time.

This indicates that the Lord Jesus had “His Gospel” and he pointed out and showed it to His followers saying: “”This Gospel”.

Nowadays, we have the gospels according to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Also, Paul claims that he has his own gospel.

Nevertheless, “This” Gospel of Jesus is either completely Lost or hidden for some reason.

Furthermore, in an attempt to hide “This” and replace it by “the”, only eight (out of 42) different versions of the Bible say “This” Gospel (good news) while 34 versions say: “the” Gospel (good news). This means that 81% of editors of the 42 versions are trying to hide “This” Gospel and replacing it by “the” Gospel. For details, see the appendix.

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On the other hand, the Quran says that Allah gave Jesus the gospel (the verse 5:46).

Also, the readers will find the unlettered prophet (Muhammad) written down in the Gospel of Jesus (the verse 7:157).

in other word, Jesus declares in His Gospel that He is but a Prophet and He foretells about the last prophet Muhammad..

Now, the smart reader may understand why the Gospel of Jesus is either Lost or Hidden.

The verse 5:46 (Pickthal translation)

and we caused Jesus, son of Mary, to follow in their footsteps, confirming that which was (revealed) before him in the Torah, and we bestowed on him the gospel wherein is guidance and a light, confirming that which was (revealed) before it in the Torah – a guidance and an admonition unto those who ward off (evil).

The verse 5:46 (Pickthal translation)

Those who follow the messenger, the prophet who can neither read nor write, whom they will find described in the Torah and the Gospel (which are) with them. He will enjoin on them that which is right and forbid them that which is wrong. He will make lawful for them all good things and prohibit for them only the foul; and he will relieve them of their burden and the fetters that they used to wear. Then those who believe in him, and honor him, and help him, and follow the light which is sent down with him: they are the successful.

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Appendix: Study of 42 different versions of the Bible reveals that:

Eight versions say: “This” Gospel (good news); they are: 21st Century King James Version, Easy-to-Read Version, King James Version, Knox Bible, New Life Version, New King James Version, Wycliffe Bible and Young’s Literal Translation.

Thirty four versions say: “the” Gospel (good news); they are: American Standard Version, Amplified Bible,  Common English Bible, Complete Jewish Bible, Contemporary English Version, Darby Translation, Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition, English Standard Version, English Standard Version Anglicised, Expanded Bible, GOD’S WORD Translation, Good News Translation, Holman Christian Standard Bible, J.B. Phillips New Testament,  The Message, Lexham English Bible, Mounce Reverse-Interlinear New Testament, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version,  New English Translation, New International Reader’s Version, New International Version, New International Version 1984, New International Version – UK, New Revised Standard Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised, New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, Orthodox Jewish Bible, Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, Today’s New International Version and Worldwide English (New Testament)

 

Written by Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil, Articlebase.com

http://www.articlesbase.com/religion-articles/in-bible-vs-quran-jesus-denied-that-he-is-god-15-his-lost-gospel-6369250.html