Like most any subject today we have christians on both sides. Jan, 2019 although the book of enoch is not in the christian bible, it is mentioned in the book of jude. The book of enoch jesus quoted it and so did apostles. And enoch also, the seventh from adam thus described to distinguish him from enoch the son of cain, genesis 4. A remarkable fragment of antediluvian history is here preserved to us. And enoch also, the seventh from adam this was enoch the son of jared. Second, jude only quoted something that was true in enoch and it does not mean that enoch was inspired. It is the consensus of scholars that jude is in fact quoting or at least mentioning 1 enoch in his letter in jude 14 15. Further, it is likely that the quotation in the book of enoch reflects the echo of an ancient tradition that has its roots in the events of the patriarchal period and that the inspiration of jude, and the tradition of the book of enoch, merely merge at.
This is the book of the words of righteousness, and of the reproof of the watchers, who belong to the world, according to that which he, who is holy and great, commanded in the vision. Although jude attributes a prophecy to enoch jude 1415, nowhere does the old testament indicate that enoch said these things. Enoch, a righteous man, who was 1 with god, answered and spoke, while his eyes were open, and while he saw a holy vision in the heavens. Jude 1415 niv enoch, the seventh from adam, bible gateway. Jude niv jude, a servant of jesus christ and a bible gateway. However, an alternative explanation is that jude quotes the book of enoch aware that verses 1415 are in. Heres the passage in jude that is said to be a quote from the book of enoch. Jude 9, 1415 why does jude quote the assumption of moses. See, the lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones read verse in new international version.
Did jude quote from the book of enoch let us reason. I was wondering what you thought about this reference to the book of enoch. The title enoch, the seventh from adam is also sourced from 1 en. Enoch uttered a prophecy of judgment against ungodly people who had spoken against god. In this study with pastor garry ansdell, we learn about the rarelystudied book of enoch and how it. The quotation is from the apocryphal book of enoch. The book of enoch was extant centuries before the birth of christ and yet is considered by many to be more christian in its theology than jewish. Enoch, who lived in the seventh generation after adam, prophesied about these people. Judes reference the book of enoch is not exact, which does seem to be contrary to the conclusion he quoted from the book of enoch. Jan 21, 2020 a nd enoch also, the seventh from adam, prophesied of these, saying, behold, the lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him jude 1. Gods word isnt supposed to cast doubt on gods word. The seventh from adam there were only five of the fathers between adam and enoch, 1chron 1. What is the book of enoch and should it be in the bible. In this study with pastor garry ansdell, we learn about.
Of the book of enoch, from which this prophecy is thought to have. A passage quite similar to this is found in the apocryphal book of enoch. No one can prove, therefore, that judes text was taken from the book of enoch. Book of enoch read online or download the book of enoch pdf. Most scholars believe that jude is the earlier of the two, principally because he quotes two apocryphal jewish works, the assumption of moses and the book of enoch jude 1415 as part of his structured argument, whereas 2 peter omits both references. It is the consensus of scholars that jude is in fact quoting or at least mentioning 1 enoch in his letter in jude 1415. Since there was controversy in the early church about the propriety of citing noncanonical. About 300 bc, the jewish group called the sadducees removed from the tenach old testament, the book of enoch. Although the book of enoch is not in the christian bible, it is mentioned in the book of jude. Since then much attention has been paid to the book. Enoch is called the seventh from adam, to distinguish him from another of the same name, who was the son of cain, genesis 4. As we have been saying jude is dealing with the subject of apostasy and warning the church to battle for the truth in a world of apostasy and spiritual defection. The final significant links to the book of 1 enoch occur in jude 14 15, where jude actually quoteswith some alterationsfrom 1 enoch 1. Mar 16, 2008 although jude attributes a prophecy to enoch jude 1415, nowhere does the old testament indicate that enoch said these things.
Enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied, saying, behold, the lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones. Further, it is likely that the quotation in the book of enoch reflects the echo of an ancient tradition that has its roots in the events of the patriarchal period and that the inspiration of jude, and the tradition of. Judes quote is not the only quote in the scripture that is from a nonbiblical source as titus 1. The book of enoch, chapters 160 reluctant messenger. He was the seventh generation from adam, the first man 1 cor. Some have suggested that jude quoted his prophecy from this source and thus the book of enoch was inspired. Did jude quote from the book of enoch let us reason ministries. Observe further, by way of contrast, what is not contained in this text. And do you think that this might hint at an apocryphal book as being inspired.
It was also about these men that enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, saying, behold, the lord came with many thousands of his holy ones, jude 1. If jude were quoting from the book of enoch, jude would have to had sourced two different books within the book of enoch, because there is not a single statement in the book of enoch that matches the entire statement of the book of jude 100%. Adams seth, enosh, kenan, mahalaleel, jered, henoch or enoch, etc. Answering my own question because i found out the answer after i asked it since asking this question ive found english translations of the book of enoch linked from the wikipedia article. During that time, much of the old testament was translated into greek for the greekspeaking jews. Angels having relations with humans within jude and 2 peter. The reason so many believe there was a book written by enoch and that it must be inspired by god is because of one, single, solitary bible verse and its jude 1. Enoch lived sixtyfive years, and became the father of methuselah. Jude 1415a it was also about these men that enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, saying, behold, the lord came with many thousands of his holy ones, 15 to execute judgment upon all. Jude 14 and about these also enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, saying, behold, the lord came with many thousands of his holy ones jude 14. Jude 1415 new international version niv 14 enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied about them. Most commentators assume that this indicates that jude accepts the antediluvian patriarch enoch as the author of the book of enoch which contains the same quotation. A nd enoch also, the seventh from adam, prophesied of these, saying, behold, the lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him jude 1. This prophecy of the holiest man of the antediluvian world might have been preserved by tradition.
Was jude quoting from the apocryphal book of enoch. What does the fact that jude vs 1415 used 1 enoch say. The history of the book which bears this title is a sufficiently remarkable one. Enoch prophesied christs return jude 14 15 delivered 092715. Behold, the lord came with ten thousands of his saints to execute judgment on all and to convict everyone of all the deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him. However, god assigns inspiration to this prophecy as quoted in the book of jude. Oct 22, 2014 jude uses these metaphors to emphasize the rebellious nature and resulting fate of the false teachers about whom he writes, people for whom the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved forever v. Jude 1415 it was also about these that enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, saying. The first coming of christ was revealed to adam, his. We are continuing our verse by verse study of the book of jude. It was considered scripture by many early christians. Perhaps this is because jude cites a portion of the book of enoch the. Quoting extrabiblical revelation does not mean we should give biblical authority to enoch or epimenides. Enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied about them.
The earliest literature of the socalled church fathers is filled with references to this mysterious book. St jude s reference to the prophecy of enoch does not necessarily prove that he was acquainted with the book, but it at least shews the existence of traditions that had gathered round the patriarchs name. This shouldnt be the thoughts of a born again bible believer seeking god with their whole heart. It is found in the book of enoch, a work long lost, but recovered in modern times in abyssinia, supposed to have been composed the century before christ. Welch, the restoration of major doctrines through joseph smith. See, the lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones 15 to judge everyone, and to convict all of them of all the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness, and of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against him.
Now there are even ministries dedicated to and primarily focused on the book of enoch and its teachings, but there are real theological issues with this book. Enoch also, the seventh from adam he was the seventh patriarch, and is distinguished thus from enoch, son of cain, who was but the third from adam. Jude 1, new international version niv the bible app. The implications of judes use of 1 enoch the doc file. Jude quoting from the book of enoch does not indicate the entire book of enoch is inspired, or even true. There is debate whether or not jude was actually quoting the apocraphal book of enoch or something else. I perceived in my dream, that i was now speaking with a tongue of flesh, and with my breath, which the mighty one has put into the mouth of men, that they. This lesson in our studies of judes epistle looks at verses 1416 where jude. Dec 16, 2019 the book of enoch is quoted in jude 1415.