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1 | Why is "literal interpretation" the best | 2 Tim 2:15 | kalos | 168481 | ||
Why is "literal interpretation" the best way to view Scripture? [The following is quoted from the website www.gotquestions.org] '"Literal interpretation" means giving each word the meaning it would commonly have in everyday usage. Symbols, figures of speech and types are all interpreted plainly in this method and they are in no way contrary to literal interpretation. Even symbolisms and figurative sayings have literal meanings behind them. 'There are [two] reasons why I believe this is the best way to view scripture. First, philosophically, the purpose of language itself seems to require that we interpret it literally. Language was given by God for the purpose of being able to communicate with man. 'The second reason is Biblical. Every prophesy about Jesus Christ in the Old Testament was fulfilled literally. Jesus' birth, Jesus' ministry, Jesus' death, and Jesus' resurrection all occurred exactly and literally as the Old Testament predicted. There is no non-literal fulfillment of these prophecies in the New Testament. This argues strongly for the literal method. 'If literal interpretation is not used in studying the Scriptures, there is no objective standard by which to understand the Bible. Each and every person would be able to interpret the Bible as they saw fit. Biblical interpretation would denigrate into "what this passage says to me..." instead of "the Bible says..." Sadly, this is already the case in much of what is called Biblical interpretation today.' ____________________ www.gotquestions.org |
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2 | Why is "literal interpretation" the best | 2 Tim 2:15 | hobbs | 168492 | ||
Hello Kalos, I believe that context is an essential factor in determining whether strict literalism is appropriate in each case. For instance:Ps 36:7 How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Part literal part poetic. John |
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3 | Why is "literal interpretation" the best | 2 Tim 2:15 | Morant61 | 168494 | ||
Greetings John! Welcome to the forum! :-) If I may attempt to speak for Kalos, I think he is saying that the term 'literal' is often misunderstood. To take something 'literally' means to take it as it was intended. If it is a poem, we read it as a poem. If it was a hyperbole, we read it as a hyperbole. If it is narrative, we read it as narrative. So, in your example (Ps. 36:7), to read it literally is to read it as a poem. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Why is "literal interpretation" the best | 2 Tim 2:15 | hobbs | 168517 | ||
Thanks for the welcome old friend. John |
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