The term "translated" in a biblical context often refers to the miraculous act of being taken from one place to another, or from one state of existence to another, without experiencing death. This concept is most notably illustrated in the lives of Enoch and Elijah, two figures from the Old Testament who were taken by God in a manner that bypassed the natural process of death.

Enoch

Enoch is one of the earliest examples of translation in the Bible. Genesis 5:24 states, "Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God took him away." This passage suggests that Enoch was taken directly into God's presence, a unique privilege that underscores his righteousness and close relationship with God. The New Testament further elaborates on this event in Hebrews 11:5, which says, "By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death, and he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God." Enoch's translation is often seen as a foreshadowing of the believer's hope for eternal life and the ultimate transformation that comes through faith.

Elijah

Elijah is another prominent figure who experienced translation. In 2 Kings 2:11, it is recorded, "As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind." Elijah's translation into heaven is a powerful testament to God's sovereignty and the special role Elijah played as a prophet. His departure in a whirlwind signifies divine approval and the continuation of God's work through his successor, Elisha.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of translation is expanded to include the spiritual transformation of believers. Colossians 1:13 speaks of a different kind of translation: "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son." This verse highlights the spiritual transition from a state of sin and separation from God to one of redemption and fellowship with Christ. This spiritual translation is made possible through the atoning work of Jesus Christ and is a central theme in Christian theology.

Eschatological Implications

The idea of translation also carries eschatological implications, particularly in relation to the Second Coming of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 describes a future event where believers will be "caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air." This passage is often associated with the rapture, a moment when living believers will be translated into the presence of Christ without experiencing death, similar to Enoch and Elijah.

Conclusion

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4135. plerophoreo -- to bring in full measure, to fulfill
... 4135 () is often translated "giving ," but it properly means "() the work of God
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3689. ontos -- really, truly
... 3689 (the adverbial form of 1510 , "to be") -- properly, ; (, as ). 3689 ("")
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2315. theopneustos -- God-breathed, ie inspired by God
... believers" (C. Spicq, 2, 193). [ (2315 ) relates directly to God's (Gk )
which can also be translated "breath."]. 2 Tim 3:16: "Each ...
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281. amen -- truly
... properly, (). 281 () is usually translated "," and sometimes "verily," "of
a truth," "most assuredly," "so let it be.". 281 (""), as ...
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2059. hermeneuo -- to interpret
... the meaning of. Word Origin from Hermes Definition to interpret NASB Word
Usage translated (2), translation (1). interpret. From a ...
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1487. ei -- forasmuch as, if, that
... for the sake of argument) (). Accordingly, 1487 () should be translated "," but
rather always "" -- since the assumption may only be as valid (true, factual). ...
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3177. methermeneuo -- to translate, to interpret
... Word Origin from meta and hermeneuo Definition to translate, to interpret
NASB Word Usage translated (8). to translate, to interpret. ...
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1329. diermeneuo -- to explain thoroughly, by impl. to translate
... by impl. to translate NASB Word Usage explained (1), interpret (3), interprets
(1), translated (1). expound, interpret. From dia ...
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2820. kleroo -- to assign by lot
... 2820 ("assign by divine lot-cast"), is only used in Eph 1:11 where it is often
translated "." The Greek text literally reads, "In whom (Christ), indeed (2820 ...
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6568. perash -- to make distinct
... 6567b, 6568. perash. 6569 . to make distinct. Transliteration: perash
Phonetic Spelling: (per-ash') Short Definition: translated. ...
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8638. tirgam -- to interpret, translate
... 8637, 8638. tirgam. 8639 . to interpret, translate. Transliteration: tirgam
Phonetic Spelling: (teer-gam') Short Definition: translated. ...
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Translated from the Greek.
... Book IV. Translated from the Latin of Rufinus. Translated from the Greek.
Chapter I.--- On the Inspiration of Holy Scripture, and ...
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Translated by the Rev. ...
... Chapter I. Translated by the Rev.? [Translated by the Rev. S. Thelwall, Late Scholar
of Christ's College, Cantab.]. The Apology. [77]. Chapter I. ...
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Translated from Latin of Rufinus.
... Book III. Translated from Latin of Rufinus. Chapter I.--- On the Freedom
of the Will. [2275] 1. Some such opinions, we believe, ought ...
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Psalm 2:1. SM Translated According to the Divine Pattern, Acts iv. ...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 2:1. SM Translated according to the divine
pattern, Acts iv. 24 &c. Christ dying, rising, interceding, and reigning. ...
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This Text was Translated in 1994 and Revised in 2002 for Project ...
... I. The Ten Commandments: The Simple Way a Father Should Present Them to His Household
This text was translated in 1994 and revised in 2002 for Project ...
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Dates of Treatises, &C. , Here Translated.
... Dates of Treatises, &c., Here Translated. (Based on Heyns and Rupp.) 331. Gregory
Born. 360. Letters x. xi. xv. 361. Julian's edict. Gregory gives up rhetoric. ...
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Translated by J. Wesley.
... REPENTANCE AND REFORMATION. 331. " Translated by J. Wesley. 331. LM
Richter. Translated by J. Wesley. Devout Penitence. 1 My ...
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Selections Translated into English from the Hymns and Homilies of ...
... Selections Translated into English from the HYMNS AND HOMILIES of Ephraim the Syrian,.
and from the DEMONSTRATIONS. of. Aphrahat the Persian Sage; ...
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Translated by the Rev. JH Macmahon, MA ]
The Refutation of All Heresies. <. The Refutation of All Heresies
Hippolytus. Translated by the Rev. JH MacMahon, MA]. Book I. ...
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Psalm 2 Translated According to the Divine Pattern, Acts 4:24, Etc ...
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 2 Translated according to the Divine pattern, Acts 4:24,
etc. ... SM Translated according to the Divine pattern, Acts 4:24, etc. ...
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Translated (15 Occurrences)
...Translated (15 Occurrences). ... Mark 15:22 So they brought Him to the place called Golgotha,
which, being translated, means 'Skull-ground.' (WEY NAS). ...
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Grass (92 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 15:6 is translated in the King James Version "have," the Revised Version
(British and American) "grass"; Proverbs 27:25, English Versions of the Bible ...
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Merchandise (34 Occurrences)
... and American), namely: (1) The products, ie goods or things sold or exchanged, and
so merchandise in the present-day usage: (a) cachar is translated thus in ...
/m/merchandise.htm - 22k

Treasure (66 Occurrences)
... distinct meanings as expressed in the words: "treasure," genaz (Aramaic) or genez
(Hebrew), usually meaning "the thing stored"; translated "treasures" in Ezra 6 ...
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Treasurer (6 Occurrences)
... distinct meanings as expressed in the words: "treasure," genaz (Aramaic) or genez
(Hebrew), usually meaning "the thing stored"; translated "treasures" in Ezra 6 ...
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Damnable (1 Occurrence)
... The words for which they stand in the King James Version are: (1) apoleia,
"destruction," translated "damnable" and "damnation" only in 2 Peter 2:1-3 (the ...
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Grief (252 Occurrences)
... GRIEF; GRIEVE. gref, grev: There are some 20 Hebrew words translated in the
King James Version by "grief," "grieve," "to be grieved," etc. ...
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Lewd (37 Occurrences)
... lud, lud'-nes (zimmah, mezimmah, nabhluth; poneros, rhadiourgema): 1. In the Old
Testament: There are three Hebrew words translated "lewd," "lewdness": (1 ...
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Lewdness (68 Occurrences)
... lud, lud'-nes (zimmah, mezimmah, nabhluth; poneros, rhadiourgema): 1. In the Old
Testament: There are three Hebrew words translated "lewd," "lewdness": (1 ...
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Treasury (25 Occurrences)
... distinct meanings as expressed in the words: "treasure," genaz (Aramaic) or genez
(Hebrew), usually meaning "the thing stored"; translated "treasures" in Ezra 6 ...
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