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So that would be the rabbinical Jewish defination then. I don't believe that Jewish defination is any more binding than any other definition. Interpretation based on scripture takes more than history to dispute ones claims.There is a gigantic misconception about that passage amongst certain circles today. Jesus was teaching his disciples according to Jewish custom and Law. "binding and loosing."
There was a principle laid down in the Law called "halakhah". Certain men were to be assigned to deal with local problems and situations that were not directly covered by the Torah. These heads of the community were sought to solve local problems, and to also set up standards for the people to follow which were to be based upon a strong knowledge of God's Word. What they "bound" became the regional law for the community. What they "loosened" was removed from the restrictions placed upon the community.
Up until that moment when Jesus delegating this authority to his disciples? It was being held by the Pharisees.
It had nothing to do with "binding and loosening Satan".. as some sects claim it to mean. It was the delegation of authority from Jesus to his disciples who were soon to become the heads over His Church. They were the ones (apostles) to set up the rules and protocols for the new church to follow.
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