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1 | Man, man, or ...? Who blasphemes here? e | Matt 9:3 | Ray | 47928 | ||
Hi Timothy Paul, Many good writers do not capitalize pronouns of Deity and I did not mean to diminish any of Matthew Henry's thoughts or stature. Having said that, I do believe that capitalization is important for interpretation of the Scriptures and that there are correct choices to be made.**** I also believe that it is possible that someone, somewhere, in concert or alone, will offer a rendering of Scripture that will be universally accepted for its accurate interpretation of pronouns of Deity. **** Earlier I wrote about the Heb 4:12,13 reference that Mr. Henry gave us and suggested comparing it to Psalm 139:4 instead of his verse 2. Since I wrote that to you, I completed my study of Book Five of these Psalms and would now concur with his verse 1,2, "O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me. *Thou dost know when I sit down and when I rise up." And Matthew 9:4, "And *Jesus knowing their thoughts..." And Heb. 4:13, "...but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of *Him with whom we have to do."***** I look forward to talking more with you. From the heart, Ray |
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2 | Man, man, or ...? Who blasphemes here? e | Matt 9:3 | Timothy Paul | 47944 | ||
Greetings, Ray, I agree with you on the significance of capitalization. Also, your comparison of the verses in Heb. and Psa was understanding and with great spiritual insight. The knowledge of the Lord is wonderful, and too lofty for us to attain (Ps 139:6). Which is precisely why I am unable to agree with you on the possibility of a universal expression regarding Deity. One of the main arguments that I have heard in favor of the spiritual inspiration of Holy Scripture (2Tim 3:16), is the fact that there are so many books by so many authors written over so many years, and the Bible contains not one contradiction. Yet if we were to try to write about any subject available, it would be extremely hard to find even two authors that do not disagree on even one point. Thus, there is nothing universally acceptable, what do you think? Maybe the word Deity or the origen thereof, deus, deva, would be a good place to start.Or at least, the word would have to be inspired by Deity. Peace, Tim |
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