Bible Question:
Thank you But in our group we call brother even our leader because we respect this verse and as we read this verse we understand that reverend is only for GOD's name: Psalms 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. Maybe we can ask Nolan about this Maybe you can study this verse and tell me what do you think. I would like to thank's God for this kind of opportunity that we can learn from each other. In Christ, Johnny |
Bible Answer: Hello Johnny! I cannot find the word "reverend" anywhere in the NASB, but I did find it in the KJV (at that verse - Psalm 111:9) and in the ASV, which is (in my opinion) a vast improvement in accuracy on the KJV. The NKJV "breaks rank" with the KJV here, rendering this verse as 'holy and awesome' like the NASB. My father was and probably still is called 'reverend' by certain people in the past.. I see no reason why not to use this term in regards to a pastor or elder and I do not see where this could be blasphemous in any way at all. In fact, I more or less avoided this thread because I saw no point in debating whether or not we should use the title 'reverend.' The words that are used in Scripture in reference to God are clear: 'Elohim', 'Adonai', 'YHWH' and sometimes Jehovah. In no way is 'reverend' a name for God. It should be used as an adjective for God, but it should not be given the same *reverence* for the Name of God. However, that is just my own opinion. I appreciate you consulting my opinion Johnny! :) --Nolan |