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NASB | Daniel 2:22 "It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, And the light dwells with Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Daniel 2:22 "It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, And the light dwells with Him. [Job 15:8; Ps 25:14; Matt 6:6] |
Subject: A look at pronouns: Is (l)Light needed? |
Bible Note: Hi Doctrinsograce, I appreciate your thoughts and agree with them. I started studying the triune God sometime before 1985, so I certainly agree with you that it is quite a task. Not only do I have to be consistent in my choices, I need to compare them with other Scriptures. An additional problem is the varying translations and manuscripts. I have learned to go to the Greek in these latter years of my studying, although I know little of the language. The Greek and Hebrew give no help in the capitalization choices, but as a "counter" of pronouns a knowledge of the languages would be helpful to me. I can only compare the various translations. I have learned to use the NASB and the NKJ because they capitalize pronouns of Deity. 2 Sam 32:2, NASB, "For who is God, besides the Lord? And who is a rock ,[sic] besides our God? 33 God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless in His way." This translation leaves "rock" in lower case and has a total of six pronouns. 2 Sam 32:2, NKJ, "For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? 33 God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect." This translation leaves "rock" in lower case and has a total of five pronouns. The varying manuscripts used determine these totals and shows us that these things have been talked about before. Does He make "His" way perfect or "my" way? 1) 2 Samuel 22:2-3 have the words "rock, fortress, deliverer, rock [strength, NKJ], shield, horn, stronghold, refuge, and savior [Savior, NKJ]. So yes, there are some decisions to be made. I have learned to make them by comparing Scriptures with Scriptures. Psalm 18:1-2 are good companion verses to 2 Samuel 22:2. Also Psalm 92:15. Psalm 92:15, "To declare that the Lord is upright; [He is] my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him." Thanks for thinking of these things with me. From the heart, Ray |