It says in the Bible that Jesus was born in a manger but does it say he was born in a stable?

Answer 1

Not directly, but given that mangers were in barns or stables, and he was laid in the manger, he kind of had to be there, didn't he?

Luke 2:6-7 (King James Version) 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

No Jesus was not. Most homes in Bethlehem brought their animals into a part of the house for the night to protect them. So there would be a manger there to feed them.

Additionally The term "inn" is mistranslated from the Greek and should read "guestroom". This really shows that the extra room ( the guestroom ) was full so they had to stay in the main part of the house. And right next to the room with the animals and there fore the little manger. There was no inn involved, it was a regular house that had a lot of people in it so it was full.

Im not critisicing but I just want to share my opinon. The Bible says that Joseph and Mary couldn't get in the inn because ther wasnt room. I belive that Jesus was born in a barn because there was sheperdes and all. But also this other answser is right about the house. In those days they kept there animals downstairs so that the heat from the animals would rise and heat the house. that's just what I think. I mnot putting anyone down.

-----The Bible is right about the word inn and not guestroom. Why? Joseph took Mary with him to Bethlehem to pay taxes. St. Luke 2: 1-5. I'm going to quote St. Luke 2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. While they were there, Mary went into labor. St. Luke 2:6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

They tried to get a room at the inn, but it was full. As I have said before, inn is the right word and not guestroom. Think about it and ask yourself why would Mary and Joseph need to be in a guestroom, just so their baby could have somewhere to sleep? And if they were staying in a main room of a house, wouldn't that be classified as the living room? So, why would they need to go to the animal's room to find Jesus a sleeping spot, when he could have easily been placed between them on their bed or at least in the front of Mary?

Oh and another thing, Jesus had to be delivered somewhere and if he was delivered in this house that someone is trying to make people believe he was, then why would the owner of the house, not offer a newly mother a room and bed? Clearly, the people that took Mary and Joseph in would have been nice enough to make sure that Mary was comfortable. A good host would give up their bedroom.

Luke 2: 8-12 clearly shows that Mary, Joseph and Jesus weren't in a house.

St. Luke 2: 8 (King James Version) And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came unto them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold. I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

12. And this is a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Verse 12 is a key scripture. The angel gave the shepherds a sign to be looking for and what was that sign? That they would find Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

The Angel did not tell the shepherds they will find Jesus in a house, but a manger. Where do you think shepherds knew where to look for a manger? Surely not at someone house.