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By men, yes but that is not how God presents His Word. Consider these two Scriptures:
2 Peter 1:20King James Version (KJV)20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
2 Timothy 3:16-17King James Version (KJV)16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoI am not sure what you mean by a private interpretation. Actually, because so many translations of The Bible exist, there are many interpretations and many versions of the scriptures. The various denominations of Christianity interpret Bible verses in accordance with the beliefs of their faith; the same is true with Judaism. But if you are asking whether it is acceptable to have your own interpretation, some religious traditions, especially those that believe the Bible is the literal word of God, would say no. They would say you must accept it exactly the way it is written, and the way your particular religion interprets it. But other traditions say that since some verses are very difficult to understand, it is acceptable to consider several possible meanings. There are a number of theologians and religious scholars who have written books offering their interpretation of certain verses, and many of the more liberal and moderate religious traditions allow for the possibility that these verses may have several interpretations.
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∙ 8y agoRead 2nd Peter 1:20, you will find the answer you seek defined in that verse. It says: "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
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How is the Bible used for private worship?
there are three different ways of interpreting the bible .
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What has the author Jacques Dupont written?
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What has the author Marc Zvi Brettler written?
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What is the spiritualization of The Bible?
It is changing a literal interpretation to an allegory.
What has the author Douglas John Fox written?
Douglas John Fox has written: 'Two lines of interpretation' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Symbolism in the Bible
What did Erasmus criticize in his book In Praise of Folly?
He criticizes pilgrimages, fasts, relics, and the Church's interpretation of The Bible.
What did calvinist believe the Bible was?
They believe the Bible is the sole rule of Faith and stress its literal interpretation.
Does the bible state that scholars are required to interpret?
There is nothing in the Bible about its interpretation.Answer:"...no prophecy of the scriptures is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." (II Peter 1:20-21)
What group decided that the Church and interpretation of the Bible is final?
The Council of Trent, held by the Catholic Church in the 16th century, affirmed the Church's authority and declared its interpretation of the Bible as final.
The church's interpretation of the bible was ridiculed in what work?
The church's interpretation of the Bible was ridiculed in the Renaissance humanist work "The Praise of Folly" by Erasmus. This satire criticized the corruption and ignorance within the church, including its narrow interpretations of scripture.
What has the author R E Clements written?
R. E. Clements has written: 'New Century Bible Commentary' 'The prayers of the Bible' -- subject(s): Bible, Commentaries, Prayers 'Old Testament theology' -- subject(s): Bible, Theology 'Jerusalem and the nations' -- subject(s): Bible, Judaism, Criticism, interpretation, Jerusalem in the Bible, History of Biblical events, Prophecy 'Jeremiah' -- subject(s): Bible, Commentaries 'Wisdom for a changing world' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Theology, Wisdom literature 'Ezekiel' -- subject(s): Bible, Commentaries 'A century of Old Testament study' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, History 'Prophecy and tradition' -- subject(s): Prophets 'New Century Bible Commentary Isaiah 1-39' 'Isaiah and the deliverance of Jerusalem' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation 'Prophecy and covenant' -- subject(s): Bible, Covenant theology, Criticism, interpretation
