2006-11-18 14:14:40 · 13 answers · asked by snowwhite 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-11-18 14:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by conundrum_dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do not know for sure the exact age of Jesus when He was crucified, but He was probably 33 years old. Here is the argument.
Jesus was baptized. But the reason He was baptized was to "fulfill all righteousness," (Matt. 3:15). He had to fulfill the legal requirements for entering into the priesthood after the order of Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4; Heb. 5:8-10; 6:20). Priests offered sacrifice to God on behalf of the people. Jesus became a sacrifice for our sin (1 Pet. 2:24; 2 Cor. 5:21) in His role as priest.
To be consecrated as a priest, Jesus had to be: 1) washed with water - baptism - (Lev. 8:6; Exodus 29:4, Matt. 3:16). 2) Anointed with oil - the Holy Spirit - (Lev. 8:12; Exodus 29:7; Matt. 3:16). Additionally, He may have needed to be 30 years old, Num. 4:3, "from thirty years and upward, even to fifty years old, all who enter the service to do the work in the tent of meeting."
Therefore we can conclude that Jesus began His earthly ministry at the age of 30. Since it went on for 3 1/2 years before Jesus was crucified, it is safe to say that He was 33 at the time of His death.
2006-11-18 22:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 33
2006-11-18 22:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by one hot mamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
33
2006-11-18 22:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by parkplaceapts144@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read it somewhere in the bible he was 33 1/2 years old.
40 seems to have some signifigance in the bible.
He spent 40 days in the wilderness. Then Mary asked him to do something about the wine at the party and he said my time has not come. What was he waiting for? So that he could, preached 40 months.
Then in Acts 1 he showed himself for 40 days before ascending to heaven. 3 sets of 40. Noah waited 120 or 3 sets of 40 before the flood. Mosses was 40 years in Egypt growing up.
40 years in the wilderness where he fled. Before going to egypt and 40 years after wandering in the wilderness.
2006-11-18 22:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
33 if anyone of the writings are correct...of course, since the calender change with Pope Gregory, and Jesus probably being an Aries, not sure exactly how old....32 going on 33??? or 33 going on 34....no one knows for sure, I suppose. Does it really matter? good luck
2006-11-18 22:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some say 32, some say 33 years old
I go with 33 years old
2006-11-18 22:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello snowwhite,
With the birth of Jesus Christ on September 29th 4BC and the death 0 AD, that would make Him 33 years old in the flesh. As God, He has no beginning.><>
2006-11-18 22:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by CEM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was about 33.
2006-11-18 22:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by Max 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was 33 and one half.
2006-11-18 22:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋