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    Alan F Portelli on 2 Esdras 8 - 2 years ago
    2 Esdras 8:3 says Many have been created, but only a few will be saved"

    Does "many" imply "all"?

    Thanks,

    Alan Portelli
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    T. Levis - In Reply on 2 Esdras 8 - 2 years ago
    Alan F. Portelli,

    I appreciate your exactness. I have understood it to mean what you've stated. With emphasis on "few''. With a cross reference to Matthew 22:14. Matthew 20:16, Numbers 26:54, Luke 13:23-24, Matthew 7:14,22,23,

    Romans 5:19 with "many" referred to in like manner: because scripture says 'all' Romans 3:23,

    Romans 2:12,

    Perhaps the word "many" is used to help us understand the magnitude of people and striking contrast to the emphasis on the word "few" as opposed to a translation of "all" would it seem impossible or less significant per the reader?

    Hopefully this is helpful.
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