Bible Question:
Use of old words for Scripture: When have old words ever been used in scripture? (When God gave the ten commandments, were Adam's older words, etc., used?) Dr. Samuel Gipp gives an example, but it is of humans using archaic words. When has God done so? Leading your own business, what would you think if your secretary sent out your memos with 17th century words, your sales staff shalt approach clients in this manner, etc.? As stewards, when is it right to use old words if they've never been used? With (worldly) television, it is pretty easy to turn the channel from the 17th century. Should that time be reverenced; why or why not? Think of Abraham pleading for Sodom and Gomorrah. If there are 50 in the whole universe that practice 17th century words, may they be wise today. 5 less than 50. 5 less ... |
Bible Answer: Hi, gruv... Welcome to the forum! The KJV only position is fundamentally flawed. It an odd topic to bring up on the forum hosted by our gracious host. Regardless, there's been about everything that can be written on the topic here on the forum. It is doubtful that you or the venerable Ruckmanite, Gipp, will add to the discussion. Let's keep our focus on the study of the Word itself -- to God's glory and to the edification of us all. In Him, Doc |