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What does 'camel through the eye of a needle' mean in the Bible?
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∙ 13y ago
Some believe:
- The "eye of the needle" was a kind of narrow gate, into certain walled cities of Biblical times. To get the camel through the eye, one had to first unload it, walk the camel through, then bring the goods through the gate, to get into the city. It means to get one's priorities in order. (there's no archaeological or historical evidence for the this)
- The "camel" is actually a mistranslation of "rope". In Arabic the words "camel" and "rope" look very similar. (the Bible was not written in Arabic)
It should be taken as written. Many find it inconvenient that Jesus spoke against the wealthy and have tried to change the interpretation.
The Talmud (Old Testament) twice speaks of an elephant passing through the eye of a needle -- as being impossible.
The real answer can be found by reading the verses that follow that verse (Matt. 19:25,26): When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." So, you can apply this to just about anything. A person cannot be saved (go to Heaven) on his own. Jesus is the only way, truth and life.
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What does 'camel to go through the eye of a needle' mean?
Some have believed that the phrase "eye of the needle" refers to the name of a small gate into a city through which camels had to kneel to enter. A number of Bible resources show that this interpretation is incorrect. One representative resource says, "There is no archaeological or historical support for the common idea that the 'needle's eye' was a small pedestrian gate through the city wall" ( Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Dictionary,1995, "Tools of the Bible: Needle," p. 1266).One needs to read this verse in it full context to understand what Jesus was saying to the people:Matthew 19:24-26New American Standard Bible (NASB) 24 Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." 25 When the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, "Then who can be saved?" 26 And looking at them Jesus said to them, " With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."Jesus here is reflecting upon early rabbinic teachings. Without God's help through His Holy Spirit, it is impossible for any man to enter into the Kingdom of God - especially those who are rich in this lifetime and are used to getting what they desired. Not so with God who judges each by their hearts.It appears that Christ's words must be taken literally. Just as it is impossible for a camel to go through the tiny eye of a needle, it is equally impossible for those who trust in riches, instead of in God, to enter the Kingdom of God.
What does the Bible verse in Matthew chapter 19 verse 24 mean?
see link below and make your own viewsA:"And again I say unto you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." The eye of the needle is thought by some to be the small gate for pedestrians, in or near the large city gate, through which a camel might be able to pass, but only by kneeling and with great difficulty. Others believe it to be a literal needle. Nonetheless, Jesus meant an impossible thing. He then changed the idea by saying that what was impossible for us is possible for God. In the following verses (28-30), Jesus promises those who give up everything and follow Him shall inherit everlasting life.
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