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The Kingdom of God - George - 06-29-2020
Does Judaism teach the concept of the Kingdom of God?
If so, what it is?
RE: The Kingdom of God - Jason - 06-29-2020
Well, the expressions מַלְכוּת הַשָּׁמַ֫יִם malḵûṯ haššāmáyim “the kingdom of heaven” and מַלְכוּת הָאֱלֹהִים malḵûṯ hāʾĕlōhîm certainly exist in Hebrew. I’m really not sure what is explicitly taught about it, other than to point out that Jewish theology includes the concept of God as King.
RE: The Kingdom of God - robrecht - 06-29-2020
I would also refer to the phrase מלך העולם melek ha'olam, 'King of the universe/everything/eternity', which is used as a title for God in innumerable Jewish prayers.
RE: The Kingdom of God - George - 06-29-2020
(06-29-2020, 08:44 PM)Jason Wrote: Well, the expressions מַלְכוּת הַשָּׁמַ֫יִם malḵûṯ haššāmáyim “the kingdom of heaven” and מַלְכוּת הָאֱלֹהִים malḵûṯ hāʾĕlōhîm certainly exist in Hebrew. I’m really not sure what is explicitly taught about it, other than to point out that Jewish theology includes the concept of God as King.
I always thought the Kingdom of God (or heaven) was the rule of God.
RE: The Kingdom of God - RabbiO - 06-30-2020
(06-29-2020, 09:56 PM)George Wrote: I always thought the Kingdom of God (or heaven) was the rule of God.
Define what you mean by “the rule of G-d”.
RE: The Kingdom of God - George - 07-01-2020
(06-29-2020, 08:44 PM)Jason Wrote: Well, the expressions מַלְכוּת הַשָּׁמַ֫יִם malḵûṯ haššāmáyim “the kingdom of heaven” and מַלְכוּת הָאֱלֹהִים malḵûṯ hāʾĕlōhîm certainly exist in Hebrew. I’m really not sure what is explicitly taught about it, other than to point out that Jewish theology includes the concept of God as King.
Didn't Jews expect the Kingdom of God to be brought about through the Messiah?
RE: The Kingdom of God - Jason - 07-03-2020
(07-01-2020, 07:43 PM)George Wrote:(06-29-2020, 08:44 PM)Jason Wrote: Well, the expressions מַלְכוּת הַשָּׁמַ֫יִם malḵûṯ haššāmáyim “the kingdom of heaven” and מַלְכוּת הָאֱלֹהִים malḵûṯ hāʾĕlōhîm certainly exist in Hebrew. I’m really not sure what is explicitly taught about it, other than to point out that Jewish theology includes the concept of God as King.
Didn't Jews expect the Kingdom of God to be brought about through the Messiah?
Yes, but why the past tense?
RE: The Kingdom of God - George - 07-03-2020
(06-29-2020, 08:44 PM)Jason Wrote: Well, the expressions מַלְכוּת הַשָּׁמַ֫יִם malḵûṯ haššāmáyim “the kingdom of heaven” and מַלְכוּת הָאֱלֹהִים malḵûṯ hāʾĕlōhîm certainly exist in Hebrew. I’m really not sure what is explicitly taught about it, other than to point out that Jewish theology includes the concept of God as King.
(07-03-2020, 02:55 AM)Jason Wrote:(07-01-2020, 07:43 PM)George Wrote:(06-29-2020, 08:44 PM)Jason Wrote: Well, the expressions מַלְכוּת הַשָּׁמַ֫יִם malḵûṯ haššāmáyim “the kingdom of heaven” and מַלְכוּת הָאֱלֹהִים malḵûṯ hāʾĕlōhîm certainly exist in Hebrew. I’m really not sure what is explicitly taught about it, other than to point out that Jewish theology includes the concept of God as King.
Didn't Jews expect the Kingdom of God to be brought about through the Messiah?
Yes, but why the past tense?
Sorry, but I don't understand your point.
RE: The Kingdom of God - Jason - 07-05-2020
(07-03-2020, 03:01 PM)George Wrote:(07-03-2020, 02:55 AM)Jason Wrote:(07-01-2020, 07:43 PM)George Wrote: Didn't Jews expect the Kingdom of God to be brought about through the Messiah?
Yes, but why the past tense?
Sorry, but I don't understand your point.
Didn't Jews believe? Don't Jews believe? Jews still believe that the Messiah will be the bringing of the kingdom. Why the past tense?
RE: The Kingdom of God - George - 07-06-2020
(06-29-2020, 08:44 PM)Jason Wrote: Well, the expressions מַלְכוּת הַשָּׁמַ֫יִם malḵûṯ haššāmáyim “the kingdom of heaven” and מַלְכוּת הָאֱלֹהִים malḵûṯ hāʾĕlōhîm certainly exist in Hebrew. I’m really not sure what is explicitly taught about it, other than to point out that Jewish theology includes the concept of God as King.
(07-05-2020, 07:18 PM)Jason Wrote:(07-03-2020, 03:01 PM)George Wrote:(07-03-2020, 02:55 AM)Jason Wrote:(07-01-2020, 07:43 PM)George Wrote: Didn't Jews expect the Kingdom of God to be brought about through the Messiah?
Yes, but why the past tense?
Sorry, but I don't understand your point.
Didn't Jews believe? Don't Jews believe? Jews still believe that the Messiah will be the bringing of the kingdom. Why the past tense?
OK, thanks.