O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt].
2007-10-26 05:25:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In Jesus' day, cups had a great deal of significance. It was a custom in some cultures to spill the first few drops of a drink as a libation, an offering to the god(s). But the reverse action was also a popular image. Pouring out from a cup represented an offering or a presentation, something given that could not be stopped or called back. In other parts of the Bible, you can read about things like God "pouring out" from a "cup" of wrath. So unlike, say, a piece of bread that can be put back, a cup represented something that potentially could not be refused.
A cup usually held wine, considering the uneven quality of available water then, but its own quality was always a question. A cup could refresh, delight, sicken or kill. So, metaphorically it could represent a trial. That's what it means here, although the evangelist is also clearly recalling the significance of the cup shared at the Last Supper.
2007-10-26 05:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cup...it could be a he spoke of all that was to transpire in the following 24 hours. It was definitely a reference to the taking on of all the sins of man as the ransom sacrifice. And as a man he must have felt some intense emotions about what was to come, Whether he knew in detail what was to happen or just had a vague idea. It seems to me he was speaking of the whole of the passion events and its purpose.
2007-10-26 05:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by tincre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isaiah utilized to the apostate u . s . a . of Israel, and is an expression of the judgment that God change into going at hand that folk. it really is not with regards to Jesus in any type. What change into he worried with? change into it demise? No, even as he got here right down to the earth, he knew he ought to struggle through and die. bear in mind his words to Peter even as Peter advised him that this would not ensue to him? This change into in simple terms in the previous that very last vacation to Jerusalem. So, what would were so undesirable about this cup? because it wasn't the demise that change into coming it might want to were some thing even more suitable significant to Jesus. What change into the expenses that the Jews made? That he change right into a liar, a blasphemer, and a insurrection adverse to regulation and order. imagine, the most righteous guy on earth, being charged with that! Plus, on condition that he obviously stated he change into God's Son, would not that be a slap contained in the face of God, to have his Son, achieved as a blasphemer!! As an severe priced and dedicated son, Jesus hated the cost that ought to replicate on his Father. That change into what made the cup some thing he want he did no longer ought to have area of.
2016-10-23 00:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't an actual cup. God handed him the "cup" of
self-sacrifice (basically saying..I need you to die for these people) and Jesus was scared.
When he was a human here on earth..he shared all the same worries and fears as we do..but without succumbing to them.
He knew though that God's will was true and proper..so he said.."nevertheless not as I will...etc.."
2007-10-26 05:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was speaking figuratively. He did that a lot. The 'cup' was simply another word for 'burden' or 'weight' or 'responsibility'. According to the story, he didn't really want the burden of having to be crucified, but he was WILLING to take it on if god the father willed it so. Pretty straightforward.
2007-10-26 05:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The "cup" of the suffering to come. Standard metaphor.
2007-10-26 05:29:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The cup of suffering....it was a metaphor
2007-10-26 05:29:21 · answer #7 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Being that he was God's earthly representative, he didn't want the reproach that a criminal execution could possibly have brought upon God's name.
2007-10-26 05:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by DwayneWayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cup is a metaphore for christ's cup of death. for he was sent to be sacrificed for the sins of ALL.
2007-10-26 05:32:03 · answer #9 · answered by nick s 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
His torture and eventual sacrifice
The Holy Spirit came to strengthen Him to fulfill the will of the Father
We to can share in this gift
2007-10-26 05:30:29 · answer #10 · answered by Gods child 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋