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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: Ischus: Having read your post #115712 and Tim's response, I would like to get your thoughts on 2 Timothy 3:16, especially on the Greek word translated "inspiration" in most English Bibles. My understanding is that the literal meaning of this word is "God-breathed." If that be so, then this verse seems to clash somewhat with your views on the inspiration of Scripture. The verse says all Scripture is inspired by God and you say some of it is. Now I'm nearly three score and ten years old, have been a follower of Christ since I was 14, and I've never been able to figure out how we are supposed to sort the inspired parts of Scripture from the uninspired parts, assuming that that's what we're dealing with. Can you help an old man here who for many years has been limping along with the idea that 2 Timothy 3:16 is true and means exactly what it says? I never went to seminary nor studied higher criticism. I don't suppose Paul did either. Nor Jesus, for that matter. And from all the fruits I've seen of "higher criticism" I tend to think it ought to be renamed to "lower." --Hank |