FWIW: The word "rapture" is in the Bible as every good
Catholic apologist will be more than happy to point out to you in
1 Thessalonians 4:17.
And for TJJJ and Scott - the word "shekinah" is NOT "cloud" neither is it "glory" in
Exodus 24:16 and
Exodus 40:35. It is the Hebrew word that is translated as "
abode" in both verses. The word is used as both a noun and a verb.
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ShakanTWOT - 2387Phonetic SpellingParts of Speechshaw-kan' Verb Definition- to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside
- (Qal)
- to settle down to abide
- to abide, dwell, reside
- (Piel)
- to make settle down, establish
- to make or cause to dwell
- (Hiphil)
- to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix
- to cause to dwell or abide
King James Word Usage - Total: 129dwell 92, abide 8, place 7, remain 5, inhabit 4, rest 3, set 2, continue 1, dwellers 1, dwelling 1, miscellaneous 5
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The word "shekinah" appears a total of 129 times in the Bible.
I believe Rhoni needs to free up some time on her calendar for a date with a couple of gentlemen who will buy her dinner.