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2006-12-12 11:27:51 · 17 answers · asked by Red Eye 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the second part is even better than the first
2006-12-12 11:39:41 · update #1
The Bible has many metaphors - such as parables. Of course there are many things in society today that are not acceptable. Example: Adam & Eves kids had nothing but eachother back then, and now? It is wrong. People used to be killed for lying, and now? You shouldn't kill somebody for lying.
As far as 'literal,' the original Greek text is what is 'literal.' There is always a little something lost in translation. Example: There are 4 Greek types of love, and each one is very specific. In the English language, there seems to be only 1 true word for 'love', which is 'love.' We use modifiers and adjectives to add something to the word 'love' to make it say what we want it to say. The bad thing about that is that some people take it different ways. Have you ever tried to reason with an unintelligent idiot? They often times can't even understand the context of words that you are using.
2006-12-13 05:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some parts of the Bible are meant to be literal, some are ment to be symbolic. You have to study it really well to know the difference.
2006-12-12 19:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by phoenix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not totally.
Lies painted with a wide brush.
1Co 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
Spiritually, figures of speach, historically, allegory, types and shadows.
I'm sure there are even more ways to understand God's Word.
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2006-12-12 19:29:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the bible is the first epic movie script, I'll watch the video later, ta
2006-12-12 19:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are sections that are literal and many that are metaphoric and symbolic. It depends on the particular book, passage, and context.
2006-12-12 19:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regrettably, yes. I have been in correspondence with one such. He chooses to not let himself be bothered by anything as inconvenient as a fact.
2006-12-12 19:39:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its literal!
2006-12-12 19:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by Iloveu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so due to the multitude of translations it has been through. Rather I think it is a good story and guide.
2006-12-12 19:29:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Literal in what sense. Literal as in false historically perhaps...
2006-12-12 19:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by Mayonaise 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why, you into the group read thing?
2006-12-12 19:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋