Bible Questions Answered:
“What is swaddled?”
Corrie/ Auckland, New Zealand
Bible Answer:
Bible Text:
Luke 2:6,7,10-12 KJV
6 And so it was, that, while they
were there (Bethlehem), the days were accomplished that she should be
delivered.
7 And she brought forth her
Firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling* clothes, and laid
Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
10 And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which
shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in
the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto
you; Ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes,
lying in a manger.
*Swaddling –
Greek: Sparganoo (Spar-gan-o-o): A strip; to strap or wrap with
strips; to swathe (an infant) : wrap in swaddling clothes.
It was not a new
custom:
Ezekiel 16:4 KJV
(A metaphor, concerning Jerusalem.)
“...thou wast
not salted at all, nor swaddled at all.”
What did it mean for a baby to be swaddled?
Swaddling consisted of rubbing a baby with salt, this was thought to
make the child strong.
And the baby was bound, arms and legs with tightly wound cloth, this
was thought to make the child grow straight. A child was
swaddled not less than 40 days, and yes, this was true of the Lord
Jesus.
And in case you were wondering, yes, swaddling is still practiced in
many countries yet today!
Child of God, have you asked the heavenly Father, to swaddle, and
equipped you, to be straight and strong in the Lord?
Ephesians
6:10-18 KJV (Divine Protection)
10 Finally, my
brethren, be
strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
11 Put on the
whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of
the devil.
12 For we
wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore
take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand
therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having
on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your
feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all,
taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to
quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the
helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
word of God:
18 Praying
always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and
watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all
saints;
Seven guides, to keep you straight and strong in the Lord. Make them
apart of your life!
