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1 | 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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2 | Why is "literal interpretation" the best | 2 Tim 2:15 | kalos | 168518 | ||
"Plain interpretation does not exclude the use of figures of speech." 'The basic principle of interpretation is to interpret plainly. The word *literal* is avoided here because it creates connotations which have to be corrected. Plain, straight-foward interpretation includes at least the following concepts: (...) '(2) Plain interpretation does not exclude the use of figures of speech. Indeed, a figure of speech may communicate more clearly, but what it communicates is plain. In other words, behind every figure of speech is a plain meaning, and that is what the interpreter seeks.' (From "A Survey of Bible Doctrine, by Charles C. Ryrie." Ryrie Study Bible, pp. 1959-1960, Moody, 1976, 1978) |
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