Some time ago R.J. Walker disagreed with what I said were three examples of “grind” used as a sexual metaphor in the Hebrew scriptures (Job 31:9-10; Judges 16:20-21; Lamentations 5:13). I want to apologize for not responding… Read More
There is some debate over how to translate Luke 17:37b. The question regards how to translate two words, σωμα and αετοι. σωμα is the usual word for body, and αετοι is the usual word for… Read More
As you may know, I’ve been laying out the case for gays and lesbians in Luke 17:34-35. I’ve read a number of reactions to the fact that the verses can easily be understood to refer to… Read More
“Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.” (Luke 17:35″ This morning R.J. Walker posted this comment about the sexual implications of Luke 17:35: It is an… Read More
In a comment on a previous post, my Methodist friend John Meunier commented that Matthew 24 makes a stronger agricultural connection with “grind” than Luke 17. And he’s absolutely correct. Whereas Luke has two women ”grinding,” Matthew has two women… Read More
The standard Biblical case against homosexuality is not as air-tight as many people seem to think. People bring up many points routinely, and it’s amazing how the attacks don’t hold up–if you look at… Read More
