*Is Abaddon to be feared?* My argument is no. I'm interested in knowing the origin of the cited scripture. Or is it scripture? It looks like it may be another person's version of the scripture which comes across as... It feels evil and foreboding. I have 2 sources that paint a different picture. In biblical text the apostle John translated the Hebrew word Abaddon to Greek which is Apollyon. Apollyon means “Destroyer,” and is given as the name of “the angel of the abyss.” Though most reference works apply this name to some evil person or entity, the whole setting of the apocalyptic vision in Revelation is to the contrary. It consistently portrays angels being used by God to bring woe and destruction upon His enemies. Not the devil or his demons. Destruction is not always evil. The Interpreter’s Bible says: “Abaddon, however, is an angel not of Satan but of God, performing his work of destruction at God’s bidding.” It wasn't until the 19th century that the 'angel of the a...
William TNSheep has done great work digging into the audio. Lots of stuff going on in this.
ReplyDeleteDoes William TNSheep hear Devra in there? Bill Robitske
ReplyDeleteCarrissa Keith i sure thought I heard Devra Bogdanovich in there.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few points where it sounds like more than it it. Matilde Tusberti susspects its jahan. Not devra
ReplyDeleteIt's clearly her voice.
ReplyDeleteMatilde Tusberti it isn't obvious to me. I would expect to hear Jahan's accent, but I'm not hearing that.
ReplyDeleteThat said, it makes sense from previous events that it is Jahan. Why else would she suddenly appear and admonish Jarvis and his acolyte? She has an appearance on stage. This is probably it.