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NASB | Genesis 17:11 "And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall be the sign of the covenant between Me and you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 17:11 "And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be the sign (symbol, memorial) of the covenant between Me and you. |
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Bible Note: Dear Parable, My background was astronomy and physics, but more than three decades ago! So I just barely followed! :-) Much has changed in those fields since those days. I'm afraid its been a long time since I was able to read periodicals like Physics Today with any actual understanding. I did get a tiny bit of exposure to early materials science in low-temperature physics labs... and there was cool stuff going on back then with the effects of high-pressures on ceramics. But I imagine that stuff is ancient history by now! (Drop me an email, please, if you wouldn't mind answering some pretty novice questions about what's gone on since.) As I began formal studies in theology, I rather assumed it would be similar to studying the sciences. I expected that the mastery of the terminology would take place as I studied the various methodologies, etc. I guess that sounds a bit naive. :-) At least, it sounds that way to me now! The wonderful thing about Biblically based theology is that we have special revelation in addition to general revelation. The nature of that revelation is linguistic. God Himself undertakes the task of presenting truth to humans via words. The implications of that are staggering! However, our insistence on our careful choice of words doesn't negate our appreciation of the incredibly profundity of truth. By the way, I'm excited about your use of Christian history. I am persuaded that that is the only way to really begin to understand the Holy Spirit's light in the lives of our brothers that have gone before us. That effort will equip us to properly deal with the issues of our own day. God bless you in your studies and in your ministry. I'm sure that others will join me in prayer for you as they read our words. In Him, Doc |