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NASB | Hebrews 6:18 so that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 6:18 so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us. |
Bible Question: Does the Bible ever lie? |
Bible Answer: Hi Praisemaster: I believe that people who read the Bible sometimes lie and abuse the Bible to their own selfish ends. Other mistakenly try to intrepret the Bible and find themselves lost with seeming contradictions, all because they have not learned that "scripture interprets scripture". The Word of God which we call the Bible does not and cannot lie. It is God breathed by the Holy Spirit. However, when we read the Bible we must try to understand each book through the eyes to those to whom it was given within the context of their culture and social framework. We also must remember that although the Bible has many authors who where moved by the Holy Spirit to write down God's message to humankind, behind all of these authors we have the divine Author, God himself. The Bible consists of many individual books and yet is one book in itself. I am not sure of the purpose of your question. It may be due to seeming inconsistences which we may find when we read the Bible. We must remember that no one "scripture is of private interpretation" (2 Peter 1:20),but must be interpreted in harmony with the entire book. I believe this is why Paul speaks to Timothy saying "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman which needth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) Paul also writes " All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be mature, throughly furnished unto all good works" 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Finally, I believe there are translations of the Bible which are more accurate than others. That is why we must compare translations and try to go back to original languages where and if possible. What do you think Praisemaster, does the Bible lie? God bless you Robert |