lekh l'kha Posted July 16, 2009 Group: Senior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 27 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 830 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/14/2009 Status: Offline Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Yeah, it does seem to me it's literal. I can't see, like Yod says, a literal river drying up "spiritually". Doesn't make sense to me. Thanks, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted July 16, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 8,281 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 249 Days Won: 3 Joined: 03/03/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/30/1955 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I see no epistemological reason to think it was meant other than literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yod Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I see no epistemological reason to think it was meant other than literally. epistemological? what a great word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzdy Posted July 16, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 173 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 3,911 Content Per Day: 0.66 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 10 Joined: 03/21/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted July 16, 2009 Here's an article written this week about the drought, can't remember if this one was posted or not in the news section. Droughts are not rare in Iraq. But drought is only part of what is choking the Euphrates and its larger, healthier twin, the Tigris. The most frequently cited culprits are the Turkish and Syrian governments. Iraq has plenty of water, but it is a downstream country. There are at least seven dams on the Euphrates in Turkey and Syria, according to Iraqi water officials, and with no treaties or agreements, the Iraqi government is reduced to begging its neighbors for water. http://www.star-telegram.com/279/story/1484137.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindSeeker Posted July 16, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 69 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,093 Content Per Day: 0.53 Reputation: 437 Days Won: 5 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted July 16, 2009 I know it's too early for the sixth bowl of wrath, but it made me wonder about how literally we're supposed to understand "the drying up of the Euphrates". Mt question is how do you know, or why do you think its too early? And my position would be "literal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lekh l'kha Posted July 16, 2009 Group: Senior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 27 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 830 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/14/2009 Status: Offline Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I see no epistemological reason to think it was meant other than literally. epistemological? what a great word I only understood the last seven letters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lekh l'kha Posted July 16, 2009 Group: Senior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 27 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 830 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/14/2009 Status: Offline Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I know it's too early for the sixth bowl of wrath, but it made me wonder about how literally we're supposed to understand "the drying up of the Euphrates". Mt question is how do you know, or why do you think its too early? "And the first (angel) went and poured out his vial (bowl of wrath) on the earth. And a bad and grievous sore fell on the men who had the mark of the beast, and on those who worshiped his image. " (Rev 16:2) Hasn't happened yet - unless the mark of the beast has already been dished out without me noticing. And if the first bowl hasn't happened yet, I can't see how it isn't too early for the sixth bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massorite Posted July 17, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 38 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,973 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 36 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/26/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/13/1953 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I know it's too early for the sixth bowl of wrath, but it made me wonder about how literally we're supposed to understand "the drying up of the Euphrates". Mt question is how do you know, or why do you think its too early? And my position would be "literal." Because the first bowl hasn't been done nor have the seals been broken. When there is a new temple on the temple mount that is when the seven years will begin or there abouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougmo60 Posted July 27, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 203 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/21/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/12/1960 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think the dam in turkey will be used to dry up the river. It has the power to stop the flow for over 2 weeks. With Turkey being a muslim country I believe they will stop the flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted July 27, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.20 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted July 27, 2009 I see no epistemological reason to think it was meant other than literally. epistemological? what a great word LOL .... that is why I have dictionary.com on my bar for quick reference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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