Damnation in Biblical History

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What is Damnation?
DAMNA'TION
This term, in common use, denotes the endless perdition of the ungodly. Matt 23:3; Mark 3:29; John 5:28-29; 2 Pet 2:3. But when the Bible was translated the word was used where "condemnation" or "judgment" would more properly express the sense, so that, while generally applying to the eternal state of the soul, it is sometimes to be taken in its milder meaning. Ignorance of this fact has led to deplorable consequences. Saints have been made despondent and sinners driven to despair. 1 Cor 11:29 ought to be translated "eateth and drinketh judgment to himself." So in Rom 13:2 and 1 Sam 14:23.

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