2007-09-19 10:58:22 · 16 answers · asked by inbetweendays 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-09-19 11:04:27 · update #1
Isn't it funny how some things are "metaphor" while others are not? The New Testament mentions gnashing teeth 7 times. Why isn't the "furnace of fire" a metaphor?
2007-09-19 11:14:55 · update #2
they take alot of ecstasy.
2007-09-19 11:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Heaven and hell are in a spiritual realm. We currently live in a physical realm, and until we die, we will not experience "the other side". We, therefore, cannot fully understand that realm.
To help us to somewhat understand, however, the Bible describes heaven and hell in physical terms. For example, there will not really be streets made of gold in heaven.
"Gnashing their teeth" does not mean there are literally, physical teeth in hell, but it is a description to convey that it will be a horribly unpleasant place. We can understand situations where there is such pain that we gnash our teeth trying to bear it. This somewhat helps to give us an understanding of hell.
2007-09-19 11:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by JoeBama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Acts 24:15 having a hope in God, which these men cherish themselves, that there shall certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
The resurection is not JUST the soul, but the body, or else it would not be the "resurrection."
That the wicked shall "gnash their teeth," shows that the resurrection will be physical, and not just spirit.
Luke 16:23-25
23 "And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 "And he cried out and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue; for I am in agony in this flame.' 25 "But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony.
2007-09-19 11:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's kind of like grinding your teeth only more extreme. They gnash the heck out of their teeth in Hell because they're so hot and uncomfortable.
2007-09-19 11:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by kuhkobebryant 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The gnashing of teeth is a feeling of impatience.
EDIT:
So whenever you are impatient about anything, know that that is the feeling of gnashing of teeth.
2007-09-19 11:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by white_painted_lady 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you get there, send me a postcard and let me know.
Seriously, I have a thought on this, but I would like to research it a bit more. I suspect it is either a) metaphor or b) an allusion to a hellish version of the "new body" one receives when we go to Heaven.
2007-09-19 11:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the resurrection to judgement is a bodily resurrection, in the same way Jesus was resurrected bodily to life. so the souls will have their body and organs intact. this includes teeth.
therefore soul refers to the whole person not just what people think of as the spiritual part of a person, depending on your school of thought.
2007-09-19 11:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by Gruntled Employee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not certain but I do believe that it is meant metaphorically.
When you are gritting your teeth (which I think knashing means the same thing)--it is usually due to what? Stress? Fear?
2007-09-19 11:06:04 · answer #8 · answered by Deborah G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that you are tearing yourself up with regret and remorse for what you have done and for rejecting God. It is an image of self-inflicted punishment. I pray that we never have to endure it.
2007-09-19 11:08:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because you are resurrected. End of Story. Win.
2007-09-19 11:02:58 · answer #10 · answered by bescheidenkrieger 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, we don't really have teeth, so don't worry. That's just another lie of the evilutionists.
2007-09-19 11:01:32 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋