You've got the read the Hebrew...
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True ... another issue which is sometimes confusing in our reading of Scripture.
I do believe, though, that one does not have to be a scholar in Hebrew / Greek in order to be born again. I sure would not want to discourage anyone from just sitting down and reading the Bible. Just because I like to get into the nitty-gritty Hebrew or Greek doesn't mean everyone has to in order to enjoy reading Scripture (jmho).
I do believe, though, that one does not have to be a scholar in Hebrew / Greek in order to be born again. I sure would not want to discourage anyone from just sitting down and reading the Bible. Just because I like to get into the nitty-gritty Hebrew or Greek doesn't mean everyone has to in order to enjoy reading Scripture (jmho).
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Fully agree.....the simplicity found in Christ is the beauty of the scripture....the basics, the milk which a babe can fully comprehend......but lest we forget....there are English words that we no longer use and or that have evolved to represent something other than what they orginally meant....
Some words that I have been asked about...
Leasing
Besom
and even the word Perfect in the bible does not mean what we perceive as perfect in our modern understanding of the word....
Some words that I have been asked about...
Leasing
Besom
and even the word Perfect in the bible does not mean what we perceive as perfect in our modern understanding of the word....
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First we were talking about what you said about people and assuming they are translating because they are saying it’s incorrect, that is placing words in other people mouths just saying.
Second look where your going as to originals, the OT would be Hebrew the NT would be Greek mostly there has been fragments of Matthew found in the Hebrew language but proof it was before the Greek isn’t known, so out of the four gospels Matthew could be the oldest, though there are some who say mark is none can prove either side 100%
Second look where your going as to originals, the OT would be Hebrew the NT would be Greek mostly there has been fragments of Matthew found in the Hebrew language but proof it was before the Greek isn’t known, so out of the four gospels Matthew could be the oldest, though there are some who say mark is none can prove either side 100%
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In agreement. And I find that the more I study (indepth rather than just a general reading) the more magnificent and awe-inspiring I see our Heavenly Father. All His attributes which we find in Scripture show just how far beyond our ability to comprehend He truly is.
How long have you been seeking? Sometimes God reveals right away ... sometimes we must wait for His perfect timing in order to understand.
Yeah ... "perfect" ... that's a good one to understand.
How long have you been seeking? Sometimes God reveals right away ... sometimes we must wait for His perfect timing in order to understand.
Yeah ... "perfect" ... that's a good one to understand.
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Ok dude, thanks for clarifying your intentions in the OP. either your bashing folks or I do know what kind of answer your looking for,
if you had a hand full of experiences with people saying look at the original Hebrew language for a more complete definition on some bible teachings doesn’t mean everyone is saying that.
But indeed for some words phrases are used differently than how it is used today. example son in law was not a phrase used in ancient times, thus why one may see it like this in a modern translation, (Joseph the son of heli) No Joseph wasn’t the son of heli but son in law of Mary’s father.
if you had a hand full of experiences with people saying look at the original Hebrew language for a more complete definition on some bible teachings doesn’t mean everyone is saying that.
But indeed for some words phrases are used differently than how it is used today. example son in law was not a phrase used in ancient times, thus why one may see it like this in a modern translation, (Joseph the son of heli) No Joseph wasn’t the son of heli but son in law of Mary’s father.
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It is good sometimes to look into Hebrew and Greek languages for a more proper understanding. the English language wasn’t fully developed until after the gospels were written. Some letters were not used in Greek such as the letter “J” and a few more. Surely God inspires folks to keep up with translations.
the sign Pilate had placed above to crucifix was also written in Latin, yet now it is a dead language.
the sign Pilate had placed above to crucifix was also written in Latin, yet now it is a dead language.
The language that God created and chooses to use is Hebrew. There are things about this language that no other language has, so the spiritual nature of the events can best be portrayed. That is something that is decided not by reason, but it is simply a fact.
It is NOT God who is doing the translations of this scripture, we are in error if we say God is writing the translations. We are not to put the blame on God for what man does.
As an example, the KJV was translated by men who lived in an era where persecuting and even killing Jews was accepted and their translation sometimes reflects this acceptance. God was not the cause of this mindset.
It is NOT God who is doing the translations of this scripture, we are in error if we say God is writing the translations. We are not to put the blame on God for what man does.
As an example, the KJV was translated by men who lived in an era where persecuting and even killing Jews was accepted and their translation sometimes reflects this acceptance. God was not the cause of this mindset.
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Which translation did God translate? I don't remember ever reading anything about God being on the team or panel of translators for translations I am familiar with. If you come across a really, really bad translation, are you going to blame it on God?
Some appeals to the original Greek or Hebrew are bunk, so we have to be discerning.
Some appeals to the original Greek or Hebrew are bunk, so we have to be discerning.
