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Because it is a spiritual book. Many things have a spiritual meaning not a literal meaning.
The Bible also contains allegory, parables, metaphors etc. Interpretation of stories verses should be compared with other scripture.
This is the first rule of interpretation - compare scripture with scripture.
It is wrong to build a doctrine/teaching on one verse you should have several verse to support the doctrine/teaching.
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The Bible is different from "other books" [like school books, novels, magazines, manuals, etc] because most people "accept... BELIEVE... what other books say and take them at face value"... and don't try to interpret them.
The Bible is not so readily accepted [believed] in the hearts and minds of people... mostly because the Bible tells "the Truth" [John 17:17] that most selfish, egotistical, vain, pride-filled people don't want to hear; that "MANKIND IS WRONG" in his thinking and actions [because of his "sinful;" "law-breaking" - I John 3:4 rebellious nature]. And no one likes to be told that they're wrong.
Therefore... "men like to interpret the Bible" in attempts to make God more palatable and acceptible to their rebellious nature. Even though "the Bible interprets itself"... and doesn't leave it up to men:
"This is the dream; and WE [God and Holy Spirit-inspired Daniel] WILL TELL THE INTERPRETATION thereof before the king." (Dan.2:36)
"...the Great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and THE INTERPRETATION thereof sure." (verse 45)
"So we have the message of the prophets more certainly guaranteed. Please pay attention to this message as to a lamp that is shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; because you recognize this Truth above all else, that no prophecy in Scripture IS TO BE INTERPRETED BY ONE'S OWN MIND, for no prophecy has ever yet originated in man's will, but men who were led by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." (II Peter 1:19-21 WNTWilliam's New Testament)
King Nebuchadnezzar, accepted Daniel's inspired interpretation:
"The king said to Daniel, 'Truly, your God is the God of gods, the LORD over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for YOU HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REVEAL THIS SECRET.'" (Dan.2:47 NLTNew Living Translation)
Yet, the Bible is different from all other books and most men find it necessary to "interpret" it to suit themselves, because they don't accept God's interpretation of His own Divinely-revealed Word.
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Do all bibles have the same amount of books or chapters in them?
the catholic bible has book in it that all other bibles do not. Other than that every bible has the same books and chapters and verses they just have slightly different wording.
What does the bible say about Germans and Germany?
Germans and Germany are not explicitly mentioned in the Bible. Of course, there are various interpretations of the Book of Revelation and other books of the Bible that refer to Germany, but it requires an interpretation and usually one that requires a vast suspension of disbelief.
How many different books of the Bible are there?
The Hebrew Bible contains twenty-four books which are divided into three parts: the five books of Torah, the Nevi'im, and the Ketuvim. On the other hand, the first part of the Christian Bible is the Old Testament, which contains the twenty-four books of the Hebrew Bible that are divided into thirty-nine books. They are also ordered in a different way than the Hebrew Bible's books.
What is Bible babble?
Bible babble is a derogatory term for the use of the bible when inappropriate. Because the bible is open to interpretation, it can often be the case that certain religious people read into the words what others do not. They then use this interpretation as a justification to vilify something with which they disagree. Though the bible, as with many other religious books, may contain many examples of sound advice it cannot and should not be used as authority on all occasions and in all situations.
Why is the book of Muslims different from other books of the bible?
Allah promised to protect only the Muslims book and not any other book!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How many books are there on the other part of the bible?
66 books
What other religions have similar Bibles?
Ummm... Similar to what, exactly? There are different versions of the Bible, in the sense that several Christian groups (and a few non-Christian groups, such as Judaism) differ in what books they consider to be "canon", that is, what books are included in the Bible. Other religions (non-Christians) have their own Holy Scripture, but those are different books, and they are not called "Bible". You would have to make up your own mind as to how "similar" you consider them to be.
What Bible does a Catholic use and what does a Baptist use?
Yes, they are different. The Baptist bible, or any other bible that isn't catholic for that matter, has only 66 books. The Catholic bibble has many more books. These additional books, not found in your regular bible, are called the Apocryphal. These book are said to have more historical value.
In what books of the Bible are Psalms Found?
Psalms is a book of the Bible in its own right. The book is also quoted throughout other books of the Bible.
Are there other books that claim to be the Holy Bible?
NO.
What did Joshua and Nehemiah write in the Bible?
Joshua and Nehemiah both wrote the books in the Bible that bear their names. It is not known if they wrote other books in the Bible.
Do Buddhists read the bible?
Buddhists may read The Bible and other religious and philosophical books in order to understand other religions. It is however no different than reading any other book of philosophy. They do not see it as "the truth" or an authority on life skills.
