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NASB | Ezra 9:2 "For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has intermingled with the peoples of the lands; indeed, the hands of the princes and the rulers have been foremost in this unfaithfulness." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ezra 9:2 "For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has intermingled with the peoples of the lands. Indeed, the officials and chief men have been foremost in this unfaithful act and direct violation [of God's will]." [Deut 7:3, 4] |
Subject: How is the Bible the Word of God? |
Bible Note: Tim, I know that there is much logic in verbal plenary, but I do not think it matches up to what we currently have as a text. The reason that textual criticism is a part of exegesis is because, although God is involved, he can not compromise our free will (I really hope you believe in free will, or else you are really going to have a problem with my theory). Man is involved in the copying, and translation process- God chose this method. He is fine with a couple errors in the text. He could have given the bible to us all written out like he did to Joseph Smith (just kidding), but the fact is that he didn't. He wanted to use humans, and all that this would entail, including mistakes. I know that you are aware of the problems in the bible...so I think this should make some sense. I have to apologize for any wierdness and inconsistency today- I am very ill and it is all I can do to type these messages. |