When does "generation" not mean generation -- in Jesus' famous false prophecy?

Question

Does the word "generation" not mean generation, when church people are trying to make excuses for one of Jesus' false prophecies?

He said "This generation shall not pass" until he returns in the clouds of glory with his angels, and church people answered by saying "generation" means mankind.

Then why did he also say some of them listening would still be alive when all those end-time prophecies will be fulfilled?

Nice try, church people; but not good enough. Jesus was a little too precise on this prophecy, and your spin doesn't wash.

See: Matthew 24:29-31; Matthew 16:27,28; Mark 13;30,31;
Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27

Once again the church people are spinning.

No he was not talking about the transfiguation; he was talking about coming in the clouds with his angels.

Answer 1

I agree with you!!! There's always somebody that tries to smooth over the Bible's version of Jesus' and the disciples interpretations of it. They never really get it!!! The Bible was intended to control the masses by fear and fear alone!! Dirty pool if you ask me!!!!

Answer 2

Yes, Jesus said "This generation will not pass..." Which generation was he speaking of? And how long is a "generation" Plucking these verses out of context seems like good ammunition for you to try and shoot down the bible, but you're only fooling people who haven't studied it. In the context, Jesus was discussing things that were coming soon and things yet to come. In fact, when speaking about the "great tribulation" he said that he nor the angels knew when that would be, only the Father knows. If you knew or cared what Jesus was talking about you wouldn't be trying to discredit his words... So many are those like yourself who are lacking in understanding. Proverbs 1:5, 2:3, 3:5, 9:6 & 10, and especially 14:6!!!

Answer 3

The disciples asked 3 questions (24:3) and Jesus answered all three. History shows how precise Jesus answered. He had just prophesied a tremendous prophecy that hardly seemed possible about the magnificent Temple will be so destroyed that every stone would be cast down. This was one of their questions "when would this be" and the text you refer to is the answer to that 1 of 3 questions. Some would be (and where) still living when the Temple was destroyed a few decades later.

Answer 4

People who have studied the Bible in much more detail than you do not see it your way. Consider that you might not have the whole picture. Which generation does it mean.
The generation he was talking to?
The generation who would see the prophecies start?
The generation of the Jewish people?
The generation of mankind as you mention?
The generation of the church?
You decide and then say that Christ was wrong because He doesn't fit in with your interpretation.
He did not say some of them would still be alive when all those end time prophecies took place. He said they would be alive to see the glory of God. Reference to the transfiguration which took place in the Bible.

Answer 5

The problem with your interpretation is that you fail to take the following verses into consideration:

Mar 13:28-30 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

Jesus wasn't referring to the generation that was alive at the time He was preaching. He was referring to a future generation who would have seen the "fig tree put forth its leaves" before the Second Coming.

Some people think that the "fig tree" refers to Israel's rebirth as a nation, and others believe that it is a symbol of some as-yet unfulfilled prophecy in that nation's history.
In either event, Jesus' prophecy concerns a future generation of people whose lives will be tied to the nation of Israel.

In that context, the prophecy is unfulfilled but by no means false.

Answer 6

Usually generation is about 40 years.
But the Bible does qualify the meaning to generation at times.

In Genesis after the 7 days of creation, it recaps it by saying "..and this is the generation..." it is talking of only 7 days!

When Jesus said "this generation" I believe He was talking about the unbelieving Jews. God promised that He WOULD save Israel. In Revelation, it says that when the Jews then believe, that is when Jesus will return in the clouds".

Answer 7

Better read it real close to get understanding. Your question makes no sense because it covers different events. This verse probably refers to you. Kingdom of God is key.

Lk 8
10.He said, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that,
" 'though seeing, they may not see;
though hearing, they may not understand.

Answer 8

Jesus did not give any false prophecy. You might just have done it but not Jesus. Jesus was without sin. God Bless

Answer 9

Jesus was a shyster, a magician. He and his lazy henchmen (disciples),who, including jesus never had a job, traveled around the country extracting dough from innocent, gullible people.
Small wonder his own people were responsible for his death.

Answer 10

The things that are needed for Christ's return is suppose to happen in one generation. Two of the three things necessary have happened in my generation. The only thing left is for the temple to be rebuilt. Watch, the time is near. Repent for your doubt, it can still happen.