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John 3:13 to Proverbs 30:4

NT Text: John 3:13

OT Source(s):

  • Proverbs 30:4 ("Who has ascended to heaven and come down?")
  • Contrast with: Enoch (Genesis 5:24), Elijah (2 Kings 2:1-12), Moses (Exodus 24:9-11)

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Contrast

Significance: Jesus contrasts himself with alleged heavenly travelers in apocalyptic literature. Only Son of Man has both descended and will ascend. Defeats Second Temple speculation about figures entering heaven.