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The mystery is first mentioned in the OT. There it is called 'dark sayings'. that is an unfortunate translation, since in English, it suggests something sinister. The word means 'riddles'; childish riddles. | The mystery is first mentioned in the OT. There it is called 'dark sayings'. that is an unfortunate translation, since in English, it suggests something sinister. The word means 'riddles'; childish riddles. | ||
{{bgw| Eze 17:2 }} Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel; | |||