2 Esdras 7:8 kjva — And one only path between them both, even between the fire and the water, so small that there could but one man go ther…

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“And one only path between them both, even between the fire and the water, so small that there could but one man go there at once.”

— 2 Esdras 7:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Esdras 7 — Context

Who then could go into the sea to look upon it, and to rule it? if he went not through the narrow, how could he come into the broad?

There is also another thing; A city is builded, and set upon a broad field, and is full of all good things:

The entrance thereof is narrow, and is set in a dangerous place to fall, like as if there were a fire on the right hand, and on the left a deep water:

And one only path between them both, even between the fire and the water, so small that there could but one man go there at once.

If this city now were given unto a man for an inheritance, if he never shall pass the danger set before it, how shall he receive this inheritance?

And I said, It is so, Lord. Then said he unto me, Even so also is Israel’s portion.

Because for their sakes I made the world: and when Adam transgressed my statutes, then was decreed that now is done.

2 Esdras 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Esdras 7:8 say?

2 Esdras 7:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And one only path between them both, even between the fire and the water, so small that there could but one man go there at once.”

Where is 2 Esdras 7:8 in the Bible?

2 Esdras 7:8 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 2 Esdras, chapter 7, verse 8.

Who wrote 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish apocalyptist (with later Christian additions). The core (chs. 3–14, often called 4 Ezra) is a Jewish apocalypse. Chapters 1–2 and 15–16 are Christian additions preserved only in Latin and other versions. It was written Core c. AD 90–100; additions 2nd–3rd c. AD.

What is the book of 2 Esdras about?

2 Esdras is one of the great apocalypses of late Second-Temple Judaism. Through seven visions and dialogues with the angel Uriel, the seer "Ezra" wrestles with theodicy — Why has God allowed Israel to suffer? What of the wicked who prosper? — and receives apocalyptic visions of the Messiah, a final judgment, a resurrection, and the renewal of all things. Its imagery deeply influenced later Jewish and Christian apocalyptic.

What are the major themes of 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras explores themes including Apocalyptic, Theodicy, Messiah, Resurrection, Judgment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Esdras 7:8.

What translation should I read 2 Esdras 7:8 in?

2 Esdras 7:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Esdras 7:8?

2 Esdras 7:8 reads (KJVA): “And one only path between them both, even between the fire and the water, so small that there could but one man go there at once.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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