or do you go further and educate yourself with the Hebrew meaning of the word b/c I know the terms sometimes have different meanings to todays definition....also what are some good links and books for one who wants to further there education so that that can get a better understanding of God's word...b/c I refuse to believe that it should just stop at reading the Bible and listening to a preacher on Sunday
2007-01-27 05:17:15 · 22 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The problem with just reading the Bible is that many people put their own personal interpretations into it. Or they only remember a few verses that suit their life and ignore the entire chapter.
I read the NAB. And I have a Hebrew-English translation Torah. Two Hebrew-English dictionaries. And Webster dictionary. I also read the Catechsim of the Catholic Church. The Early Fathers of the Church. The Practical Commentary on the Holy Scripture. And I refer to about a dozen Catholic website and 7 Hebrew sites, 4 Judaism sites, and 6 Chrisitian sites.
When I read the Bible, I STUDY it. I takes me a long time. I can take me 3 days to read one chapter. I own 3 NAB, one in my purse, one at my computer and one for my Bible study group. I highlight and mark them up.
2007-01-27 05:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a shelf full of Bibles, another of reference materials, and an online Bible with a complete selection of concordances, study materials, etc. The meaning of a verse can be completely changed by a correct translation of a Greek or Hebrew word, so it helps to have as many references as possible.
The first thing I suggest is a good concordance. I prefer Strong's, but there are other equally good ones out there. A literal translation of the Bible is also helpful, and I use Young's.
I also recommend downloading E-sword. It takes awhile to download all the various Bibles, commentaries, etc., but it's definitely a useful resource. I rely on it a lot for answering questions in this section, as a matter of fact!
http://www.e-sword.net/
2007-01-27 05:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good study bible you will get the correct Hebrew meaning. You can also use commentaries and books written on the subject you are studying. It is good to master the Hebrew language but you still run a chance of miss-interpreting the correct translation of the word. Scholars have worked for years and years and you should depend on them. Adam Clarke is a good resource. Don't let the preacher be your only guide. You could open yourself to false doctrine.
2007-01-27 05:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It has been well said that the best commentary on the Bible is the Bible. However you do well to avail yourself of the many study helps available today. May I suggest as of chief value, a good Concordance, such as Young's or Strong's. Other works I have found very useful are parallel translations of the Bible, Greek and English Interlinear Bible, W.E. Vine's Expository Dictionary of Greek New Testament Words, and M.R. Vincent's 4 Volume Word Studies of the New Testament.
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2007-01-27 05:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is full history. Well, they were prophacies that came true and now it's called "history."
This is what I think....a doctor can't become one by just studying the human body. Right? You need tools and words translated (from Latin for a doctor and from Hebrew and Greek for the Bible) and defined.
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2007-01-27 05:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by Zoila 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-03 02:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listening to 'preachers' may help you,but it can also get one into spiritual trouble. Look at the division in Christianity currently (in the USA).
I tend to use, the Bible, a couple of dictionaries, a book that converts English into the Hebrew, and Greek, and a 'Bible' dictionary.
On occasion, I also utilize Jewish rabbi's and the library to research points.
2007-01-27 06:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the time to look up the Hebrew and greek that is good to do. And reading some comentaries is also helpful... so long as you do not take their word for it.... what God has for you in His Word and Will is different than what he has for me... No study of The Bible is valid unless one is open to the leading of The Holy Spirit... Take no agenda to The Bible... only take the agenda from The Bible... as you are led by The Holy Spirit.
2007-01-27 05:24:19 · answer #8 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, a good book on hermeneutics is always a good start, cuz it will show you how to properly read and interpret the Bible. I also enjoy reading books on specific topics too. Like, I just got finished reading "Spurgeon on the Holy Spirit" by Charles Spurgeon, fantastic read. Also, don't forget to apply what you learn from reading the Bible, that is the most important thing for any Christian when it comes to Bible study.
2007-01-27 05:24:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jason M 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I always refer to the Hebrew/Chaldee and Greek, using a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, a 1611 KJV, Interlinear Greek Bibles and at least 3 or 4 modern translations.
2007-01-27 05:22:20 · answer #10 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋