Oh I 'get you'. no, no. We were previously discussing this. the 24 elders.
I would be inclined to think that they have very special qualities, if they are '' first fruits of the earth, gifts to God''. Which is what got me on this train of thought originally. Also there are only 24, which I think gives further emphasis of how precious they are. Quality, not quantity.
When Jesus was resurrected (correct me if I'm wrong, this is from memory
He was seen with Moses and Isiah ? what would be the symbolic meaning of this.
there was also reference in the Bible, re; bodies falling out of the tombs. again, significance. otherwise why would it be mentioned.
Like, Book of enoch, Jubilees, both mentioned, but hidden from us. again. significance.
My original thoery about the elders being the first fruits from the earth was the elected 'faithful'. From the begiinnig up to the present through to the end times.
Originally I though Adam wouldn't be included, as he was before Moses and the Law covenant. But Abraham would have to be included, due to the special relationship. And Enoch, God took him. Noah, and thus Adam would now also be considered as well. first faithful, first martyr.
And then down through the ages, so on so forth throughout the centuries down to today.
Surely if the 24 elders were 'first fruits' from the earth, it wouldn't just mean those that came after Jesus. which is what I thought was maybe possible.
So what I was asking NE was if she had an actual list of the candidates of the 24, including Adam. ( because I'm lazy and don't want to do it, lol )
Do you understand where I'm coming from on this now. thanks
ps. yep, saw your other posts, very good. thanks.