The Word RAPTURE really does appear in the Bible

**The word “RAPTURE” really does appear in the Bible—and the claim that it doesn’t is based on a misunderstanding of how words move between languages.** One of the most common objections to the pre-tribulation Rapture is simple: *“The word rapture isn’t in the Bible.”* But is that actually true? In this episode of **Prophecy in the Crucible**, Lee Brainard examines this claim and traces the biblical and linguistic connection between the Greek word **harpazō** and the English word **rapture**. He takes us to **1 Thessalonians 4:17**, where Paul says believers will be “caught up” to meet the Lord in the air, and explains how the Greek term relates to the Latin **rapio/raptus** and ultimately to the English word *rapture*. More importantly, the video exposes why arguing over whether an English word appears in an English Bible can completely miss the substance of what Scripture actually teaches. **Topics covered:** • Does the word Rapture appear in the Bible? • What does **harpazō** mean? • 1 Thessalonians 4:17 and the phrase “caught up” • The connection between Greek, Latin, and English • **harpazō → rapio/raptus → rapture** • The “argument from silence” against the Rapture • Why the absence of an English word does not disprove a biblical doctrine • The biblical case for the Rapture 📖 **Scripture:** 1 Thessalonians 4:17 If you’ve ever heard someone say, **“The word Rapture isn’t in the Bible,”** you won’t want to miss this. #Rapture #RaptureInTheBible #PreTribRapture #BibleProphecy #EndTimes #Harpazo #1Thessalonians417 #RaptureDoctrine #BibleStudy #Prophecy