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1 | How are we to understand? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 46312 | ||
SERENTIME: Yours is an excellent question, in my view. There are only two ways that I know of that we can have assurance that the version we're reading is true to the biblical manuscripts. (1) Become scholars ourselves in the biblical languages. (2) Rely on the counsel of conservative scholars. Regarding (1), there are linguistic cowboys who suppose they can drop by a bookstore, pick up a Strong's or other Hebrew-Greek dictionary, stop by MacDonald's on the way home and while they are eating a Big Mac become an expert in the ancient languages. This is a ridiculous thing to do, and a very dangerous one too, because it takes even the brighest student years to become adept in biblical Hebrew and Greek. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Option (2) is the one that most of us must choose. A careful reading of the translators' preface will generally show how they view Scripture, what texts they used, and what translation philosophy they subscribed to. Additionally, we can and should avail ourselves of the reviews that conservative scholars have written about a particular translation. Endorsements by professors of conservative seminaries carry a great deal of weight with me. Among translations that have been found reliable by a great number of conservative scholars are, in addition to the time-honored KJV, the NASB and the NKJV. --Hank | ||||||
2 | How are we to understand? | Bible general Archive 1 | serenetime | 47625 | ||
Hank, Thank you so much for your input regarding this matter. I have been questioning this issue for some time now and am a strong believer in going back to the original language as to get a better understanding of the scriptures. I understand what you are saying and I thought your point on McDonalds was hilarious. Regarding (1), there are linguistic cowboys who suppose they can drop by a bookstore, pick up a Strong's or other Hebrew-Greek dictionary, stop by MacDonald's on the way home and while they are eating a Big Mac become an expert in the ancient languages. But wouldn't you agree that even the novice should go back to the original language in which the scriptures were written as to get a better understanding for themselves and also seek out bible scholars whom have been studying the scriptures for many years? Because lets face it when it comes to where the rubber meets the road we are solely responsible for (KNOWING) what God is conveying to us. We as human beings are not perfect. Thank you again for your help! In the Living Water of Truth of the Father, SERENETIME |
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