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1 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165104 | ||
Help me understand. You write: "The word "sic" is Latin. It means "thus." It is used to indicate that a quote was being duplicated as it appeared in the original, without correcting its errors." I'm confused by this statement. Are you saying that it is appropriate to quote someone in a way other than duplicating what they have said. By correcting errors (which of course one would first have to assume they are right and the one they are quoting is wrong). I am probably still not getting you, but I have always believed that a quote meant that you were restating exactly what the one you are quoting said or wrote. Otherwise it would not actually be a quote. Am I right or am I misunderstanding you? All this aside; do you believe that it would be best that we stick to the English language so that misunderstandings like mine are not a concern? We do have enough of a problem with misunderstanding one another when using our own language. Just a thought. I have really been offended by your use of "sic" used in many posts including some to me. Regarding the "true" meaning of the word and what it is "used to indicate" (in Latin) it served me no purpose regarding redirection, reconsideration, or otherwise assisting in teaching me. What it did was offend me as well as others. Jeff |
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2 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | kalos | 165114 | ||
When one uses the word "sic" in parentheses it indicates that what is being quoted is being quoted word for word for word exactly as it appears as originally written. (Sic) means nothing has been changed; this is exactly what the original says. I wonder, if "sic" is merely a Latin word, why is it listed and defined in a dictionary of the English language? If it is merely a Latin word, one would think the definition would be found only in a Latin dictionary. No offense and nothing personal intended, Jeff. I appreciate you and your participation in the forum. Grace and peace, Kalos |
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3 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165125 | ||
Hi Kalos, Thanks, Doc already explained it to me and it was helpful to learn this. Thanks again. PS. there are many foreign language words in the dictionary. I have enough trouble with the English ones. I wonder how many English words I wouldn't even recognize much less know their meaning??? Jeff |
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4 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | kalos | 165128 | ||
Jeff: You're welcome. I had not read Doc's explanation before I posted my Note. All I have to do is randomly flip through an English dictionary and I see lots of English words whose meaning I do not know. Years ago I believe I heard there are 600,000 words in the English language. The average person's vocabulary (including mine) is much smaller than that. :-) Grace to you, Kalos |
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