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NASB | 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness [rebellion against divine authority and the coming reign of lawlessness] is already at work; [but it is restrained] only until he who now restrains it is taken out of the way. |
Bible Question:
When reading scripture this morning, I was curious why "he" is not capitalized since "HE" refers to the Holy Spirit? Thanks, Jim |
Bible Answer: You are most likely referring to the NASB version which I really enjoy because they do capitalize MOST of the diety pronouns. I have a list of pronouns for diety that the Lockman Foundation (pub. of NASB) did not capitalize. I have written them and their answer is they "decide on capitalization via a committee." If the committee decides NOT to capitalize something it doesn't get capitalized. Here are a few other verses that require capitalization: Gen. 3:15 "Him on the heel." (Jesus) John 1:33 "One" (Jesus) 1 John 5:6 "One" (Jesus) Heb. 7:13 "One" (Jesus) 3 Tim. 1:9 "Who" (God) Joshua 5:14 "He" (Jesus) Joshua 11:15 "He" (God) As I continue in my time in God's Word I find more and more instances of this. But you know what? It keeps me always alert and looking. Remember, the editors and publishers are mere mortals who do make mistakes. BUT God's Word is divinely inspired and divinely appointed for you and meā¦keep that in your heart! |