It may be a surprise to find that the word “FROM” is interesting. You may not think so but in the Greek language it certainly is. Kenneth Wuest makes a very good observation when he notes there are two types of FROM.
Type 1: Jane came “from” the building. The from in this scenario means she could have been leaning on the building but it does not mean she was inside the building
Type 2: Jane came “from” the building meaning she was inside the building but exited from the building.
Throw in some Biblical Scripture and this is where “from” becomes interesting. Consider Jesus’ words from two differing prayers.
As Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was crucified, he asked the Father, “Let this cup pass “FROM” me.” (Matthew 26:9) This was the first use of the word from. The “cup” was near, Jesus was around it but he was not IN IT.
The writer in Hebrews 5:7 says that Jesus, “offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears to him who was able to save him FROM death.” The second use of “from” is used in this case.
What that means is, Jesus was praying for his resurrection.
Jesus, in the flesh, prays that the Father would deliver Him from actual death. This is the second use of the word. Jesus would be IN death and prayed he would be given life again.
For those who are IN CHRIST, because of Him, we are delivered from death. This is because of Jesus. Isn’t that beautiful? Christ delivered us from eternal separation from the Father. IN CHRIST we are set free from death. S.D.G.