it can be interpretated in so many different ways.
2006-10-08 21:40:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You may wish to consider getting a “study Bible” (rather than a “regular Bible”). A study Bible adds notes to the text of a regular Bible that should help you understand the Bible better. There are many different “brands” of study Bibles, each with its own name, such as The Nelson Study Bible, the Word in Life Study Bible, or the Life Application Study Bible: New King James Version.
One unique printing of the New Living Translation that resembles a study Bible is called "The Rock". It is written for teens from ages 12 to 16, but I believe this Bible could be enjoyed by people of any age because it has hundreds of added notes that explain the character of God and why people in the Bible made the choices they did.
2006-10-08 21:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no - it is precise - part of the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Words didn't change - people changed them.
It is possible to get accurate translations of the original text of the Bible. Check the Companion Bible from Kregel Publishing - two-thirds of each page is notes on original language text -- very enlightening. Couple it with a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to double-check your words and you're basically set
2006-10-09 04:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you do not understand what you read then perhaps you should pray to god to help you get the meaning. Sometimes if you just take a chapter and read it and then go lie down and clear you r mind of everything but that chapter, you will gain enlightenment on it. It helps me sometimes anyway. Can't hurt to try.
2006-10-09 04:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can join a Bible study group. I find Bible study groups very helpful. You will get all the help needed.
2006-10-09 04:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by Angel Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is a long long letter authored by God, written through the instrumentlaity of divinely inspired men (and women) of God and ADDRESSED to His kids (the people of God). They understand God's language. Ask one of them to help you decipher the book.
2006-10-09 05:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to understand the Bible you must humble yourself. meaning if you try to understand it within your framework or have a pre-thought regarding the verses you read, you only get what you have thought previously.
before reading the Bible why dont you say this, " Lord Jesus, I need to understand the verses I want to read now, please help me."
if you say the prayer earnestly, you will get the way. it works for me.
BTW, one chapter of Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life tells you about how to get the understanding of Bible reading.
2006-10-09 05:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by Viz+ 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is only ONE way to interpret God's Word...
God's way. And to help us do that, God sends His Holy Spirit to us after we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
2006-10-09 05:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Born Again Christian 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
WHEN YOU READ THE BIBLE ASK GOD TO GIVE YOU WISDOM.
STUDY THE BIBLE VERSE BY VERSE.
JUST READ FOR NOW .GOD WILL GIVE YOU UNDERSTANDING.
GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU SEEK THE TRUTH.
READ MATTHEW,MARK,LUKE,JOHN FOR NOW.
2006-10-09 05:30:23 · answer #8 · answered by funnana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand it either, well I understand what they are trying to teach you but I don't believe most of it because of the discovery channel.
2006-10-09 04:45:20 · answer #9 · answered by josified 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
No. . Yes.
2006-10-09 04:44:38 · answer #10 · answered by dragonfly140 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋