From bae160d4f5f697d46e38637c7e266c0ef73e0480 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Perry J Oakes Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:19:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update 'bible/kt/perish.md' (#1184) --- bible/kt/perish.md | 16 ++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/bible/kt/perish.md b/bible/kt/perish.md index bc0d2ba0..857de5da 100644 --- a/bible/kt/perish.md +++ b/bible/kt/perish.md @@ -1,16 +1,20 @@ -# perish, perishable +# perish ## Definition: -The term “perish” means to die or be destroyed, usually as the result of violence or other disaster. In the Bible, it especially has the meaning of being punished for eternity in hell. +The term “perish” means to die or be destroyed, usually as the result of violence or disaster. In the New Testament, it often has the spiritual meaning of being lost or separated from the people of God. -* People who are “perishing” are those who are destined for hell because they have refused to believe in Jesus for their salvation. -* John 3:16 teaches that “perish” means to not live eternally in heaven. +### Spiritual Meaning of "Perish:" + +* People who are “perishing” are those who have refused to trust in Jesus for their salvation. +* Those who “perish” will not live eternally with God in heaven. Instead, they will live eternally in hell under God's punishment. +* Everyone will die physically, but only those who do not trust in Jesus for their salvation will perish eternally. +* When "perish" is used in a spiritual sense, make sure that your translation expresses this differently than dying physically. ## Translation Suggestions: -* Depending on the context, ways to translate this term could include “die eternally” or “be punished in hell” or “be destroyed.” -* Make sure that the translation of “perish” can mean living eternally in hell and does not only mean “cease to exist.” +* Depending on the context, ways to translate this term could include "be lost from God's people," “die eternally,” “be punished in hell,” or “be destroyed.” +* Try to use a term or expression that does not only mean "die physically" or “cease to exist.” (See also: [death](../other/death.md), [everlasting](../kt/eternity.md))