Results 1 - 2 of 2
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
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 |
||||||
2 | Why is "literal interpretation" the best | 2 Tim 2:15 | kalos | 168520 | ||
Yes, John, context is important! 'Words have different meanings in different contexts (that's what makes puns work). When we consider a verse in isolation, one meaning may occur to us. But how do we know it's the right one? Help won't come from the dictionary. Dictionaries only complicate the issue, giving us more choices, not fewer. Help must come from somewhere else close by: the surrounding paragraph. 'With the larger context now in view, you can narrow your focus and speculate on the meaning of the verse itself.' (www.str.org) Grace to you, Kalos |
||||||