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[debilorrah]

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The more they memorize as a child - it will click in their brains as they grow. Gods word never dilutes!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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King James was the first AUTHORIZED protestant translation into English. Previous translations into common language were made, but it was literally at the risk of ones life, and a number of people DID die to put scripture into the hands of the common people. Thee, thy, ye, cometh and unto were common usage in Middle English. Thee is a familiar (as compared with formal) word for you; thy for your. Ye is a plural and familiar you. etc.

The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, the New Testament in Greek. There are small parts of each that were originally Aramaic. Both were translated into Latin in the early centuries after Jesus. As a whole canon, the cummulative Bible was not identified until about AD 400. This was about the same time as it was initially translated into Latin, the Vulgate.

 

[ruth]

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EweSheep - These are some of the most important scriptures in the Bible and I too would be willing to lend my explanations if you want them - but I'll do so via PM - just let me know and I'll get on it.

As has been suggested, buy a Bible that has the easy to understand, modern language with footnotes of explanation - most study Bibles do - and it will make a world of difference.

Monique

 

[debilorrah]

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Not to start a fight, but theologians and different demoninations have differering opinions on this.

The words are what they are. No way there "but through Me". It seems confusing to some, the Bible does, but some verses are very clear and this is one that is. IMHO.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Robin'sBrood :

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LOL! No, old English... try this website, it might be easier... (I put Galatians 5 in the the search) http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians 5&version=KJV

Trust me, NOT Old English--Old English is closer to German than to modern English--doesn't ahve any of the same language rules, and htere are a number of differences in the alphabet. King James is late Middle English. Early Middle English is readable, but far more difficult to understand.​

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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To put it in a different context. Imagine you have a job, And are equally responsible to TWO bosses--and they disagree about what your duties are and how you should be spending your time. What is specifically being spoken of in the verse is money, but as Mapelsky said, anything that you put before God is a sin.

 

[debilorrah]

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To put it in a different context. Imagine you have a job, And are equally responsible to TWO bosses--and they disagree about what your duties are and how you should be spending your time. What is specifically being spoken of in the verse is money, but as Mapelsky said, anything that you put before God is a sin.

MMM that is how I put too. Many people worship wealth, position, status. That is all the other Master.

 

[PurpleChicken]

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Not to start a fight, but theologians and different demoninations have differering opinions on this.

The words are what they are. No way there "but through Me". It seems confusing to some, the Bible does, but some verses are very clear and this is one that is. IMHO.

Ok, can't help myself.

Those words are translations of words that were put on paper 90 years after the crucifixion. How can anyone know what was truly said, how it was said, and the context of it. I am not one who believes Jesus would have been an exclusivist like he is portrayed by many who quote that scripture. The God of my understanding would not punish nor restrict someone for lack of belief or understanding.

 

[DuckLady]

I have removed a few posts here.

This is not the place to discuss moderation of other threads and it is not the place to discuss anything but the OP's question.

The Staff at BYC allows almost all topics as long as they stay civil and free from trouble making inflammatory posts.


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[Sonoran Silkies]

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Learning a connected series of verses is far easier than the same number of words from random passages.