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Church of God 7th Day
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Introduction: Valentine’s Day is ancient form of Roman festival of love which was called Lupercalia. Lovers cast lots to choose a partner (the origin of blind dating). The date was presented with gifts as a token of love. Some of these relationships led to marriage.
This festival has a pagan origin. Upon investigation it will be found that the word comes from the Latin word ‘valentinus,’ which is derived from the word ‘valens,’ which means ‘to be strong, powerful or mighty.’ The day was originally dedicated to Lupercus, the hunter. This is just another name for Nimrod, the mighty hunter mentioned in Gen 10:9. Valentine’s Day was originally called, “Lupercalia.’ Nimrod had other names in the ancient world, such as Bal, Saturn, etc. In the Babylonian’s tongue, the word for heart was ‘Bal.’ So in honor of ‘Bal’ or Lupercus or Nimrod, valentine’s or hearts were exchanged on that day. The exchange of hearts also involved at times the exchange of sexual partners for the day.
Genesis 10:9 He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
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