Easter: Pagan or Christian?
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So the KJV translators just borrowed an incorrect translation from older translations? They correctly translated it as "passover" in every other case, so they knew the correct translation.
Easter is Pagan
The pagan god of reproduction
incorporates many symbols and traditions often linked to pagan spring festivals celebrating fertility and renewal. These traditions—including rabbits, eggs, and the name "Easter" itself—are largely associated with the Anglo-Saxon spring goddess Eostre (or Ostara). The festival marks the spring equinox, emphasizing the end of winter.
The pagan god of reproduction
incorporates many symbols and traditions often linked to pagan spring festivals celebrating fertility and renewal. These traditions—including rabbits, eggs, and the name "Easter" itself—are largely associated with the Anglo-Saxon spring goddess Eostre (or Ostara). The festival marks the spring equinox, emphasizing the end of winter.
Pagan
The Lord calls it the Feast of First Fruits.
I also refer it to the Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:20
But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1 Corinthians 15:23
But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
The Lord calls it the Feast of First Fruits.
I also refer it to the Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:20
But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1 Corinthians 15:23
But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
Yes, and don't omit 1Cor. 15:14, "If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith."
In English we murder just about EVERY name or term from Ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, or Early Latin.
There aren't any we get correct. Good guys or bad.
This includes Jesus, Peter, or any of them.
And if that really mattered....we would have been in trouble. Real Trouble.
It does actually matter in some ways as the meaning of the names is somewhat lost....but that doesn't mean that God was unaware of how we will murder the names.
The word "peter" in Hebrew is the term for maternal firstborn. (Vx paternal....and it's one of God's ironic jokes spread throughout time to make)
However, even though Peter's name is truly "stone" we use the Latin variant of his name's meaning to title him such. Others would have called him "kep*has". Not even remotely similar to Cephus/seafuss we use in today's nomenclature.
Because of this....it's obvious God knows that a name is more than just the sounds coming out of your mouth. It's still what comes out of the abundance of your heart that matters.
Bunnies and eggs, baskets and chicks....oh my 
Jesus rose on the third day
Firstfruits was a Jewish feast held in the early spring at the beginning of the grain harvest. It was observed on Nissan 16, which was the third day after Passover and the second day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Firstfruits was a time of thanksgiving for God’s provision.
Leviticus 23:9-14 institutes the firstfruits offering. The people were to bring a sheaf of grain to the priest, who would wave it before the Lord. A burnt offering, a meal offering, and a drink offering were also required at that time. Deuteronomy 26:1-10 gives even more detail on the procedure of firstfruits.
No grain was to be harvested at all until the firstfruits offering was brought to the Lord (Leviticus 23:14). The offering was made in remembrance of Israel’s sojourn in Egypt, the Lord’s deliverance from slavery, and their possession of “a land that floweth with milk and honey.” The day of the firstfruits offering was also used to calculate the proper time of the Feast of Weeks (Leviticus 23:15-16).
In the New Testament, the firstfruits offering is mentioned seven times, always symbolically. Paul calls Epaenetus and the household of Stephanas “the firstfruits of Achaia” (Romans 16:5; 1 Corinthians 16:15). His meaning is that, just as the firstfruits offering was the first portion of a larger harvest, these individuals were the first of many converts in that region. James calls believers “a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). Just like the sheaf of grain was set apart for the Lord, so are believers set apart for God’s glory.
The firstfruits offering found its fulfillment in Jesus. “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corinthians 15:20). Jesus’ resurrection has paved the way for our resurrection. Significantly, if Jesus was killed at Passover, then His resurrection on the third day would have fallen on Nissan 16—the Feast of Firstfruits.
The firstfruits offering is never directly applied to Christian giving in the New Testament. However, Paul taught the Corinthian believers to set aside a collection “on the first day of the week” (1 Corinthians 16:2). And, just as the offering of firstfruits was an occasion of thanksgiving, so the Christian is to give with gladness.
In summary, firstfruits symbolizes God’s harvest of souls, it illustrates giving to God from a grateful heart, and it sets a pattern of giving back to Him the first (and the best) of what He has given us. Not being under the Old Testament Law, the Christian is under no further obligation than to give cheerfully and liberally (2 Corinthians 9:6-7).
Jesus rose on the third dayFirstfruits was a Jewish feast held in the early spring at the beginning of the grain harvest. It was observed on Nissan 16, which was the third day after Passover and the second day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Firstfruits was a time of thanksgiving for God’s provision.
Leviticus 23:9-14 institutes the firstfruits offering. The people were to bring a sheaf of grain to the priest, who would wave it before the Lord. A burnt offering, a meal offering, and a drink offering were also required at that time. Deuteronomy 26:1-10 gives even more detail on the procedure of firstfruits.
No grain was to be harvested at all until the firstfruits offering was brought to the Lord (Leviticus 23:14). The offering was made in remembrance of Israel’s sojourn in Egypt, the Lord’s deliverance from slavery, and their possession of “a land that floweth with milk and honey.” The day of the firstfruits offering was also used to calculate the proper time of the Feast of Weeks (Leviticus 23:15-16).
In the New Testament, the firstfruits offering is mentioned seven times, always symbolically. Paul calls Epaenetus and the household of Stephanas “the firstfruits of Achaia” (Romans 16:5; 1 Corinthians 16:15). His meaning is that, just as the firstfruits offering was the first portion of a larger harvest, these individuals were the first of many converts in that region. James calls believers “a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). Just like the sheaf of grain was set apart for the Lord, so are believers set apart for God’s glory.
The firstfruits offering found its fulfillment in Jesus. “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corinthians 15:20). Jesus’ resurrection has paved the way for our resurrection. Significantly, if Jesus was killed at Passover, then His resurrection on the third day would have fallen on Nissan 16—the Feast of Firstfruits.
The firstfruits offering is never directly applied to Christian giving in the New Testament. However, Paul taught the Corinthian believers to set aside a collection “on the first day of the week” (1 Corinthians 16:2). And, just as the offering of firstfruits was an occasion of thanksgiving, so the Christian is to give with gladness.
In summary, firstfruits symbolizes God’s harvest of souls, it illustrates giving to God from a grateful heart, and it sets a pattern of giving back to Him the first (and the best) of what He has given us. Not being under the Old Testament Law, the Christian is under no further obligation than to give cheerfully and liberally (2 Corinthians 9:6-7).
One might follow the question to logical extremes. The Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. Relatively few people are fluent in these languages anymore but are all fluent in languages from PAGAN SOURCES (oh my that is bad), including virtually every post in these forums. Stop claiming to present Christianity using PAGAN languages, or else lay off the concern about specific words.
Christ rose from the dead.. its mind blowing to say its anything other then of GOD.. Sorry haha making my self laugh. Some Christians would have you not celebrate His birth or when He rose from the dead. Yet He still has those nail marks in His hands and feet. We will never forget. I don't care .. for me its been just over 2 days that He died.. just a tad longer He rose.. yeah they are celebrating.
Easter ... I would say it bothers me but.. what hurts really is the "Christian" radio stations here. Halloween was coming up and they were talking about Halloween and said "its my favorite holiday. Then Xmas.. Santa music.. coming to town.. bringing presents. Or just yesterday she was talking about when she was young and her chocolate bunny melted. Yes they talk about bunnys and Easter and eggs.
On the surface seems like who cares. I am far ..wow light years away from being perfect but its like hanging around will with old friends I know don't believe in, don't want Jesus. You just don't do it. Don't hang around don't listen to. Its one thing if your like "I'm on a mission from GOD" (yeah movie)
knowing at some point.. they are going to see how much Jesus loves them.
Easter ... I would say it bothers me but.. what hurts really is the "Christian" radio stations here. Halloween was coming up and they were talking about Halloween and said "its my favorite holiday. Then Xmas.. Santa music.. coming to town.. bringing presents. Or just yesterday she was talking about when she was young and her chocolate bunny melted. Yes they talk about bunnys and Easter and eggs.
On the surface seems like who cares. I am far ..wow light years away from being perfect but its like hanging around will with old friends I know don't believe in, don't want Jesus. You just don't do it. Don't hang around don't listen to. Its one thing if your like "I'm on a mission from GOD" (yeah movie)
knowing at some point.. they are going to see how much Jesus loves them.
The video provides a reasonable explanation of the unique treatment of "pascha" as "Easter" in the KJV.
It fails to justify the unique translation. It employs the fallacy of anachronism, arguing for the relevance of language that didn't exist for another thousand years.
Unless there is an explanation that validates the use of a different translation of "pascha" as used in the ancient near East, the argument remains invalid and the KJV is wrong.
It fails to justify the unique translation. It employs the fallacy of anachronism, arguing for the relevance of language that didn't exist for another thousand years.
Unless there is an explanation that validates the use of a different translation of "pascha" as used in the ancient near East, the argument remains invalid and the KJV is wrong.
The KJV translators didn't have a brain fart moment when it came to the Greek word Pascha. They knew it was to be translated Passover as they had done some 29 times before, but since Christ had fulfilled the Passover, something new had come. Easter is the correct term for this new thing, no more Passover.
Yes, the Holy Spirit leading the translators to use the word, Easter.
That's "double inspiration" which is a completely ridiculous argument that cannot be substantiated with any actual evidence. It's an a priori assumption forced upon you by your dedication to the perfection of the KJV text.
I'm surprised how quickly you have forgotten all the logical refutations to your arguments.
I did. No need to rename it. I doubt Luke was thinking other than pascha since that's what he wrote. And KJV is not the first one to use the easter related words. Even in that era and before some translators were working more literally vs. the traditionalized versions like the KJ.
It's an opportunity to answer questions about the resurrection of Jesus.
Are you under the delusion that only the "originals" can be inspired by God?