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Matthew 7:13-14; The Narrow and Wide Gates (Historical Backgrounds)
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Mike Nappa
When we read about Jesus contrasting “wide” and “narrow” gates in Matthew 7:13-14, the modern assumption is to picture two separate gates at the end of separate roads. Historically speaking, that image is probably incorrect. In Jesus’ time, city gates were large and multi-layered. The broad, tall, wide gate opened during the day to allow…
Matthew 7:13-14; The Narrow and Wide Gates (Word Study)
By
Mike Nappa
Here’s a quick overview of a few keywords from Matthew 7:-13-14, along with their brief meanings in the original Greek text: • Enter (eisérchomai): To go or come into. Also, to go about one’s daily life. • Narrow (stenós): This is a Greek term that means both “narrow” and “straight.” Hence the common saying, “Walk…
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