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NASB | Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of a man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He watches all his paths. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are directly before the eyes of the LORD, And He carefully watches all of his paths [all of his comings and goings]. [2 Chr 16:9; Job 31:4; 34:21; Prov 15:3; Jer 16:17; Hos 7:2; Heb 4:13] |
Subject: Spirit or spirit? |
Bible Note: Hi compudex, These things are good to consider and I appreciate the chance to talk with you about them. You said that the quotes of the people should be in lower case because they thought of Him just as the man next door. You continued and said that if "Son" were capitalized it would change the meaning of what is conveyed by their conversation. I believe I have stated your point correctly; if not let me know. But lets notice a few more things and talk about the problems translators/interpreters of Bibles like the NASB and NKJ have; using this as an example. The quote of the people has the "son", but it also goes on and talks about (H)is mother, (H)is brother, (H)is sisters, and then the quote includes this (m)an again. So the question is, "Just who are they taking offense at?" If your point is followed, then we would have to print in our interpretation "son", his mother, his brothers, and his sisters and this man." So now the question; "Who are they taking offense at?" Are they taking offense at this man? No, I don't believe so. I believe that they are taking offense at Him/, this (Man) with miraculous powers, this carpenter's Son. I would say that capitalizing Son is what makes the quote of the people clear in meaning. 1) I would say that He is a Prophet in (His) home town. Whether the people know it or not; for after all, this is God's word. 2) I think that the problem that the translators/interpreters like the NASB and NKJ have to be concerned about more is their consistency about this Man. From the heart, Ray |