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Question

Just wanted to get the your thoughts on this biblical word, found in revelations

Answer 1

it means lukewarm. its in reference to the attitude of the church, in the last days. people know but they dont really care

Answer 2

Here's part of a commentary I've written on the 7 churches of the book of Revelation.

http://web.express56.com/~bromar/html/laodicea.html

Rev 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;


1. Laodicea: Laodicea means justice of the people. The city was in the southwest of Phrygia, on the river Lycus, not far from Colosse, and lying between it and Philadelphia. When the Roman province of Asia was formed in 190 BC it became a wealthy center of industry, famous especially for the fine black wool of its sheep and for the Phrygian powder for the eyes, which was manufactured there. In the year 60 AD, the city was almost entirely destroyed by an earthquake, but the citizens were so wealthy that they declined aid from the Roman Empire and rebuilt it themselves. There was an aqueduct that brought lukewarm water across the valley to the city by an inverted siphon of stone pipes. It is now a deserted place, called by the Turks Eski-hissar or "old castle."

Answer 3

When I hear that, I think of the song, "Living in Laodicea" by Steve Camp, which is based on the verse you specify.

These lyrics are so true today.

Oh Lord, take Your plow to my fallowed ground
Let Your blade dig down to the soil of my soul
For I've become dry and dusty, Lord I know there must be
Richer earth lying below

Chorus:

For I've been living in Laodicea
And the fire that once burned bright, I've let it grow dim
And the very Word I swore that I would die for all has been forgotten
As the world's become my friend

We have turned from Your Law to try to find a better way
Each man does today what is right in his own eyes
We will pay the price for our sinning
We can never know true living, we've exchanged His truth for lies

CHORUS
It is no small of a thing that He's done for you
By shutting the gates of hell upon the cross
We were sentenced once but now we are pardoned
And He chooses to use us though we fall

So while we're living in Laodicea
Keep the fire burning bright, don't let it grow dim
For the very Word we swore that we would die for, it must not be forgotten
Fear the world become a friend

For the very Word we swore that we would die for, it must not be forgotten

Answer 4

A city...

Rev 3:14 “Here is what I command you to write to the church in Laodicea. Here are the words of the One who is the Amen. What he gives witness to is faithful and true. He rules over what God has created. He says, 15 ‘I know what you are doing. I know you aren’t cold or hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 But you are lukewarm. You aren’t hot or cold. So I am going to spit you out of my mouth. 17 ‘You say, “I am rich. I’ve become wealthy and don’t need anything.” But you don’t realize how pitiful and miserable you have become. You are poor, blind and naked. 18 ‘So here’s my advice. Buy from me gold made pure by fire. Then you will become rich. Buy from me white clothes to wear. Then you will be able to cover your shameful nakedness. And buy from me healing lotion to put on your eyes. Then you will be able to see. 19 ‘I correct and train those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins. 20 ‘Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If any of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with you. And you will eat with me. 21 ‘I’ll give those who overcome the right to sit with me on my throne. In the same way, I overcame. Then I sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 ‘Those who have ears should listen to what the Holy Spirit says to the churches.’”

Many people try to place alternate meanings on it, but In the context of the original, it ended centuries ago. Revelation 1:1 and 22:6 mention "things which must happen quickly." The letter was written to comfort Christians suffering persecution. The things it talks about happened in that time. Future events MAY match the prophecy, but it has ALL already been fulfilled.

Answer 5

My Bible Dictionary says that Laodicea means "just people". It was ancient Diospolis, is modern Eski-hassar. It was the seat of an early Christian church in Phrygia. Other references are: Colossians 2:l, and 4:15.

Answer 6

Laodicea means believers in Christ who are neither hot or cold.....because they either serve God and Riches. They have become rich and wealthy and says in their heart they have no need for anything. The truth they have become poor, wretched and destitute.. in the knowledge of God, where the true riches are.

Answer 7

It's the lukewarm church of the Western world. Bible prophecy is almost complete!