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1 | could raised from the dead be spiritual | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201246 | ||
Hi, holyours... That would depend on the passage in question, ma'am. Sound exegesis would preclude our making that kind of generalization. In Him, Doc |
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2 | could raised from the dead be spiritual | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 201262 | ||
Hi Brother Doc, I think I could use your help, please, it just occurred to me that in Eph 2:5. there is a parenthetical insertion, as we find of course, plenty of instances of them being used in Scripture. This question posed itself: While reading along, I omitted the words in (parentheses), and it seemed to read better to me, and the parenthetical phrase seemed better perhaps, as a side-note, so was wondering if, the words of scripture found in parentheses, in general, are part of the original autograph? Now I know of course that, it is most common to read, words added, for, translation prepossess, in italics. But then, I seemed to remember that you had posted something about the proper understanding of (them) and their use, some time ago at SBF, but alas, it escapes me, and now I'm wondering if you could help me find that information? Thanks Doc. oh, in case I'm mistaken about what they are called, I'm talking about, these things ( ) .... :-) sorry, just one of those stones I trip on from time to time. Sorry too, if I may seem to harp on this a bit much, and many apologies for my redundancy, but something I missed as a youth, was, paying attention when some of these, fundamentals, of education were being given, and then, avoidance of the written word for much of my adult life! Not to worry though, I've learned to be a quick student,... Thanks to Him! :-) Funny what desire will do for a feller. God bless John p.s. I wasn't thinking of using this as a rule of thumb, (i.e. using parenthetical phrasing as a side-note) in my studying, unless it is proper, and, when their use is understood. So was interested in knowing what a proper understanding of their use, would be. |
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3 | could raised from the dead be spiritual | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 201271 | ||
Hi, Brother John... Often interpreters have used parenthesis as a way of marking what is called a gloss. A gloss is a note made in the margin to help explain the original text. They were generally added off to the side, but later people had such confidence in their value the gloss ended up drifting into the text itself. Examples of this sort of thing include Deuteronomy 3:9 and 1 Samuel 9:9. However, I don't believe anyone has ever suggested that that is what is happening in Ephesians 2:5. Instead, the parenthesis are, I think, simply added by the translators to help us understand Paul's sudden assertion. He does that throughout this epistle. It is as though he can barely contain his excitement about what God is doing. He suddenly shifts into praise and prayer. You almost get the impression of him pacing back and forth as he dictated to Tychicus, and almost becoming effusive at times! I hope that was helped a bit. In Him, Doc |
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4 | could raised from the dead be spiritual | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 201274 | ||
Dear Brother Doc: That was very helpful! Thank you! Without missing the info in the first paragraph, I especially love your colorful depiction of Paul, in the second, pacing back and forth, lapsing passionately from teaching, into praise and prayer! However well imagined that picture may be; it's a great picture. He certainly was zealous for God! What a blessing it is to have his letters! Thanks again Doc. God bless John |
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