Bible Question:
Is it ever possible for scripture to have more than one meaning? I have heard the Sages of old said, "There are 70 layers to every Bible passage." I am not one to subscribe to 70 layers to every passage, but can there be more than one meaning? For example: Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, rejected. There is an obvious plane meaning to this. Joseph was sold into slavery. But, does this narrative foretell the Messiah being sold by his brothers, rejected, only to save them in the end like Joseph saved his brothers? Is this a Messiah picture, besides the plane obvious story? I was just curious what others thought about this. I think the above example is a Torah picture of the Messiah (kind of like the snake is seen as more than a snake in Gen 2). But . . . what do you all think? MJH |
Bible Answer: I think that when we read the bible we pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to teach us the message God is sending to us. I think that there are many interpretations to the Words of God. He gave us this scripture to help us, teach us, and be as significant today as the day it was written or occured. When the Holy Spirit is guiding you there are no limits to the understanding of His word. |