History Buffs. When was this statement written.
When it is evening you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; and in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening. ‘ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times” (Matthew 16:2-3).
This was written between 10 B.C.E. and 40 C.E., but the book was likely written between 50 and 90 C.E. (Cambridge)
These were statements made by people that wrote a book, the person that wrote this chapter was Matthew . (Wikipedia)
What does the verse mean?
“When it is evening you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; and in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening. ‘ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times” (Matthew 16:2-3).
Let’s interpret and talk . Comments Welcome.
Written in 10 B.C.E stands for Before Christian Era. Or before Common Era .
Personal interpretation. We try to figure out the weather, will it rain, snow, or have dry conditions. But we shouldn’t focus on the weather, or any worldly items.
We are not put on earth to analyze weather, or try to control anything. We are here to be the voice of good, and praise God. And be the voice of reason, based on God’s values, lets learn God’s way and values, so we can make them our own values that we live by everyday. We are worldly. God is bigger than this world.
This quote is based on a history book, the Bible, whether you believe in events that happened in the Bible, is up to you.
Comment on your interpretation of what that quote means to you. We discuss politics and random topics every day. Let’s try to figure out what what the Bible is about.
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