::'''==the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem''':==:::Though Jerusalem is the very naval of Judea, this is not redundant. When there are [[two ]] things together they represent two aspects of the same thing. I could be said that Rather than say there were two types of people who whio came, but it is more proper to say that those who came had two natures. Judea, (of or Judah) [[יהודיהודה]] has a hieroglyphic meaning suggesting that is the name Yahweh יהוה with his command ד. They were the commanded of God. But they were people who did not obey God; understand teh law, so they were sinnerscommanded in the flesh. This is highlighted by the use of the word 'land' suggesting the their earthly nature of those who sinned.  'Jerusalem' means 'teaching of peace'. Their spiritual nature was a desire for peace with God. Their repentance also had two natures: an earthly nature of physical baptism, and a spiritual nature of confession. ==river Jordan==River Jordan or the 'waters/word of the descender'. Jesus is the one who descended from heaven. This is the second riddle saying that they were baptized in the teaching or word of Christ. ==confessing their sins==It was prophesied that John would be an '''effective preacher'''. Following the prophecy of [[Mal 3:1]] that there would be a forerunner <ref>[[Mal 2:17]] Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied [him]? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil [is] good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where [is] the God of judgment?</ref>, Malachi also says that he will be effective in his preaching so that they are ready for the Lord. <ref>[[Mal 3:3]] And he shall sit [as] a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.</ref> John is doing this to help keep the Messiah from stumbling (make his paths straight). When Jesus saw the multitudes who has confessed their sins, he had compassion on them. <ref>[[Mt 9:36]] But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.</ref> <ref>[[Mt 14:14]] And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.</ref> <ref>[[Mt 20:34]] So Jesus had compassion [on them], and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.</ref> <ref>[[Lu 7:13]] And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.</ref> Those who has confessed their sin helped encourage him toward the cross in his compassion.

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