#A55: RAPTURE HARPAZO VERSES

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by Luis B. Vega
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‘Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up G726together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the LORD’. -1 Thessalonians 4:17

The following study will identify how many Times the Word, ‘Harpazo’, Strongs G726 is mentioned in the New Testament. It is the Greek Word that is translated for ‘Rapture’. Also, the Word ‘Apostasia’ that is translated as either ‘Departure’ or Apostasy in 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3, depending on several Versions will be commented on. Why is this an issue? It is because the Context is what determines the actual variant. And one has argued that the Context in 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3 was not about a Theological Heresy as in a ‘Departure’ from the Faith. 

Rather, that the Context is that of the Physical Departure, alluding to the Prior Teachings that the Apostle Paul 1st revealed and taught to the Thessalonian Gathering. Note that the ‘Rebellion’ or Apostasy is not defined. Thus one must revert back to what was the Subject that did ‘Rebel’ or Depart. In this Context, it is the Loved Ones of those Thessalonians that had died already. And how some had attempted to deceive them into thinking that they missed their own Departure. Thus, the word ‘Rebellion’ is not an accurate Translation of the Greek Word for Apostasia. This is one’s Rationale.
 

The issue of Apostasy, as in departing from the Faith, had already begun from the inception of Paul’s Missionary Efforts. Consider Ephesus in the Book of Revelation, etc. So, the ‘Rebellion’ was a known Condition in the Church since its beginning. Paul warned the Elders that Men would come into the Flock as Wolves disguised as Sheep and would introduce Heresy. That is what happened. Then there is the Tone and Language used by Paul to address that ‘Rebellion’ or real Apostasy with the Galatians.

One argues that in contrast to the Thessalonians, Paul’s Objective was to comfort and reassure them with the ‘Departure’, i.e., the Rapture. Why? As mentioned, the Comfort being given by the Apostle Paul was in Context of how their Beloved Ones had already ‘Departed’, as in having physically Died but gone to be with Jesus, Face-to-Face, etc. So, the Blessed Hope was how there would be 1st, the ‘Departure’ to join them. This succinct Sequence happens as 1 apparent Event. 

It was not because of Theological Backsliding that was already a challenge within the Church. This is why one is more convinced, that although the Word for Apostasia is translated ‘Depart’, it is not insinuating that of the Faith in Jesus, in one’s Interpretation. At best, one could accept a literary Double Entendre that Paul could have used as he was a Master in Language and Rhetoric. But the Audience of the 1st Century exactly knew what the ‘Departure’ meant. Obviously, there is the Controversy dealing with the ‘Original Manuscripts’. Based on the Evidence, one is more convinced that the Textus Receptus Bible Versions are more Correct. 

Harpazo 

The King James Bible is based on this Manuscript. There is another Codex called the Codex Sinaiticus, for example. The Codex Sinaiticus has been more popularized due to the Online Debates brought about by a real Bible Scroll Student and Researcher, Wes Huff from Canada. Now the questionable Translations that other Bible Versions are derived from, like the Codex Alexandrinus is what has some Gnostic Teaching in it. These are what the New Versions are based on, like the NIV, for example. The following is the Link Online to the Textus Receptus.

https://textusreceptusbibles.com

There are other Versions like the Roman Catholic Church ‘Latin Vulgate’ that was a Translation made by Jerome, etc. But there are other Significant Versions, like the Tyndale Bible and the Geneva Bible that precede the King James Bible. One will itemize the various Versions where the Word, ‘Harpazo’ G726 is used. Notice the Context of each Verse and why the Word is used, therefore. 

The Word for Rapture, ‘Harpazo’ is Strong's Number G726. It is the Greek ἁρπάζω (Harpazō). The Word occurs 13 Times in 13 Verses in the Greek Textus Receptus. In other Portions of the New Testament, the Concept is called the ‘Blessed Hope’. It is in reference to the Appearing of Jesus, as promised to return in the Clouds to call His Bride away. This is to be a Prelude to the coming Day of the LORD. The Rapture Rendezvous occurs in the Clouds, wherein the Resurrection takes place and those that are alive at the Time will join together.
 

It is when the Transformation of the Body is made. It is the Glorification and the last Facet of the Salvation Plan to occur. This is what one argues is the Apostasia, or Departure, in joining all those that have ‘Departed’ before the Day of the LORD begins. In fact, it is the Departure of the Bride of Christ, all-inclusive since 32 AD, that will then initiate not only the End of the Church Age, but the Beginning of the Day of the LORD. That is interpreted as being the Last 7-Year Tribulation Period known as Daniel’s 70th Week.

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Matthew 11:12

And from the Days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffered Violence, and the Violent take G726 ➔ it by Force. 

Matthew 13:19

When any one heareth the Word of the Kingdom, and understand it not, then cometh the Wicked One, and catches away G726 that which was sown in his Heart. This is he which received Seed by the Way Side.

John 6:15

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take G726 ➔Him by Force, to make Him a King, He departed again into a Mountain Himself alone.

John 10:12

But he that is a Hireling, and not the Shepherd, whose own the Sheep are not, sees the Wolf coming, and leaves the Sheep, and flees: and the Wolf catches G726 them, and scattered the Sheep.

John 10:28

And I give unto them Eternal Life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any Man pluck G726 ➔ them out of my Hand.

John 10:29

My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no Man is able to pluck G726 them out of my Father's Hand.

Act 8:39

And when they were come up out of the Water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away G726 Philip, that the Eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

Act 23:10

And when there arose a Great Dissension, the Chief Captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the Soldiers to go down, and to take G726 ➔ him by Force from among them, and to bring him into the Castle.

2 Corinthians 12:2

I knew a Man in Christ above 14 Years ago, (whether in the Body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the Body, I cannot tell: God knows;) such an one caught up G726 to the 3rd Heaven.

2 Corinthians 12:4

How that he was caught up G726 into Paradise, and heard Unspeakable Words, which it is not lawful for a Man to utter.

1 Thessalonians 4:17

Then We which are Alive and Remain shall be caught up G726together with Them in the Clouds, to meet the LORD in the AIR: and so shall we ever be with the LORD.

Jude 1:23

And others save with fear, pulling G726 them out of the Fire; hating even the garment spotted by the Flesh.

Revelation 12:5

And she brought forth a Man-Child, who was to rule all Nations with a Rod of Iron: and her Child was caught up G726 unto God, and to his Throne.

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In this following Section, one will highlight the Verse that is highly contested to either mean a Departure from the Faith or a Physical Removal, i.e., the Rapture. The Versions of the Middle Ages, for the most part have ‘Departure’ translated. But one has argued that in the Context of the Pauline Exhortation to be Encouraged with, the Departure is that of a Physical Leavening before the Biblical AntiChrist is to be revealed. This is one’s Interpretation. And again, notice that the ‘Rebellion’ or the Departure is not directly attributed to a Theological Heresy, or else Paul would have made sure to address that. 

The Departure
In fact, no Reprimand is known to be given to the Church that Paul established at what is known as Thessaloniki. In fact, it is the Rapture Doctrine that was 1st introduced and divulged. And it was given, not to Israel directly, but to the Gentiles. It was, after all, part of the Mystery of the Church Body to come and how that is tied, directly to the Rapture, or the ‘Departure’. Indirectly the 1st Notion of the Rapture is given by Jesus at the Last Supper.
 

It was there and then that Jesus promised to return for His Bride that He had just entered into a Betrothal with the Ketubah, i.e., the Marriage Contract. And as with Jewish Betrothals, the Groom and the Bride exchanged a Cup of Wine. The Sign of the Betrothal became the Wheat and the Wine as Tokens of that Rendezvous to come. And one might add, when one is convinced the Timing of that Rapture is to occur. When? 

It is when the Wheat meets the Wine, in terms of Agricultural Harvest Times. This is where one then has interpreted the Acts 2 Pentecost New Wine Association and Rapture Timing, i.e., on a July 23 End of the Wheat Harvest, beginning of the Wine Harvest. And that coincides with the Astrological New Year associated with the constellation of Leo. Why Leo? If one considers the Celestial Motif of the Star Configuration, Leo is known for the ‘Sickle’ Head that implies the End of the Summer Wheat Harvest.
 

And Leo is associated with the King, the Messiah as it has the Royal Star of Regulus and is attributed to Jesus, being the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, etc. Obviously, all this is one’s Rationale and Speculation. It will remain to be proven. But it is why in each Passing Year, the July 23 Date, which is the 99th Day from a Nisan 15 is one’s Highest Rapture Watch Date. Now, back to the Discussion about the Word, ‘Departure’.
 

Notice that the 1382 Wycliffe Version 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3, it has ‘Dissencioun’ or Dissension rather translated for the Word, ‘Departure’. This is Evidence, in one’s Mind, of how the Translation could not be used of a Departure from Doctrine or Faith in the Gospel that is abandoned. Rather, it is, in one’s Interpretation a reference to a Division. And that is precisely what is to occur at the Time and Place of the Resurrection-Rapture Event. The Bride of Christ will be physically divided and removed from Earth, etc.

…not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any Spirit or Message or Letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come. Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the Rebellion (Departure - Rapture) occurs and the Man of Lawlessness— the Son of Destruction— is revealed. 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3

The Context, in one’s Minds, the ‘Dissencioun’ is dealing with a Separation as that is what the Rapture is also going to be. It is where Jesus comes in the Clouds and at the Sound of the Trumpet of GOD, the Bodies are to be Transformed ‘From Glory to Glory’ etc. The Resurrection-Rapture will be the Time and Place where there will be a Metamorphosis of the Sinful Flesh, which is forever cut-off and removed. The is the Glorification of the Body, etc. Here below are the various Versions of the Verse.
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CODEX SINAITICUS (APOSTASIA) 

3 του κυ  μη τιϲ ϋμαϲ εξαπατηϲη κατα μηδενα τροπον οτι εαν μη ελθη η αποϲταϲια πρωτο και αποκαλυφθη g646 ο ανθρωποϲ τηϲ α νομιαϲ ο ϋϊοϲ τηϲ 4 απωλειαϲ

https://www.codexsinaiticus.org/en/manuscript.aspx?__VIEWSTATEGENERATOR=01FB804F&book=45&chapter=2&lid=en&side=r&verse=3&zoomSlider=0 

TYNDALE BIBLE 1534 = (DEPARTURE)
2:3 Let no Ma deceave you by eny meanes for the Lorde commeth not excepte ther come a Departynge fyrst and that that Synfnll Man be opened ye Sonne of Perdicion,

COVERDALE BIBLE 1535 = (DEPARTURE)

Let Noman disceaue you by eny meanes. For the LORDE commeth not, excepte the Departynge come first, and that that Man of Synne be opened, euen the Sonne of Perdicion,

GENEVA BIBLE 1560 = (DEPARTING)

Let no Man deceiue you by any meanes: for that Day shall not come, except there come a Departing first, and that that Man of Sinne be disclosed, euen the Sonne of Perdition,

JOHN WYCLIFFE BIBLE 1382 = (DISSENCIOUN)

2:3 No Man disseyue you in ony manere. For but Dissencioun come first, and the Man of Synne be schewid, the Sonne of Perdicioun,

DISSENSION

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissension 

It implies strife or discord and stresses, a division into factions.

Noun

-dis·sen·sion = di-ˈsen(t)-shən  

-Variants or less commonly, Dissention 

-Synonyms of Dissension, Disunion, Schism, Division

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So, when will this ‘Departure’ occur or Dissention occur as in a Division? Well, one is more convinced that the Resurrection-Rapture will coincide at an End to a Harvest, a Wheat Harvest. It is not only directly implied by Jesus in the Parable of the Seeds, that of the Wheat and the Tares, but that the End of the Church Age will be as such. The Church Age has been about the planting, or sowing, tending and then the harvesting of the Souls of Men and Women. And it compared to Wheat as is the End of the Age. 

‘No, he said, if you pull the Weeds now, you might uproot the Wheat with them. Let both grow together until the Harvest. At that Time I will tell the Harvesters: First collect the Weeds and tie them in Bundles to be burned; then gather the Wheat into my Barn. -Matthew 13:29-30

‘The One who sows the Good Seed is the Son of Man. The Field is the World, and the Good Seed represents the Sons of the Kingdom. The Weeds are the Sons of the Evil One, and the Enemy who sows them is the Devil. The Harvest is the End of the Age, and the Harvesters are Angels’. -Matthew 13:37-39

Boaz and Ruth
During the Church Age, both the Evil and the Redeemed are left alone to mature, as the End of the Age will determine the Fruit Type. Thus, one contends that the best Harvest Season for the Church Age to End is when it began, at the end of the Summer Wheat Season, i.e., Acts 2. To reiterate, that occurs on the Last Day, Astrologically tied to the Leo New Year. And that Month and Date is July 23. And it has been one’s Working Theory, that the Wheat Harvest coincided with the Feast of New Wine. And that is precisely what is accounted for in the Pentecost Event of Acts 2, which is not the Traditional Jewish Shavuot that occurs in early June.
 

Take into account the Love Story of Boaz and Ruth. They got married at the end of the Barley and the Wheat Harvest. It was when the Wheat Harvest had concluded that Boaz was perhaps partaking of the New Wine in celebration. And that is why at that very Night, Ruth came to Boaz as instructed by Naomi. If one considers the Typology of Boaz and Ruth, notice that it was that same Day Time-Frame that Boaz procured the Land, and Ruth as his wife in the Transaction with the Elders at the Gate of Bethlehem. 

That very Day, within the 24-Hour Period, from which at Midnight, Ruth positioned herself at the Feet of Boaz, who was merry with New Wine, is when they Wed after Boaz redeemed Naomi’s Inheritance, and to include Ruth. Boaz satisfied the Requirement of the Law and ended-up marrying a Gentile Bride. Will it be, such a case with the Greater Boaz, Jesus? Will it correspond to the same Date/Day, on the Feat of New Wine? Jesus is the Greater Boaz who likewise went to the Gates of Jerusalem, before the Elders of Zion and paid the Price for restoring Humanity’ Lost Estate.

And in so doing Jesus, as the Son of GOD acquired a Gentile Bride, i.e., the Church. It was at the Last Supper that He informed His Betrothal that He had to leave for the Father’s House. But it was to prepare the Wedding Chamber. And once that is done, the Father will command the Son to ‘Fetch’ His Bride. This is what was promised by Jesus at the Last Supper, it was there that the Marriage Contract was made with the Pledge to Return for the Bride of Christ, 1 Day. That was essentially the Proto-Rapture Rendezvous inferred indirectly. It is sure to occur, perhaps at the End of the Wheat Harvest, in a given Year to end the Age of the Church.
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