Avoiding Misleading by the Mere Sound of Words
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In this episode, Jeff and Craig continue their series on biblical interpretation by addressing how readers can be misled by the mere sound of a word. Using examples like “perfect,” “blameless,” and “righteous,” they show how the same English word can carry different meanings depending on context and translation. The episode emphasizes careful study, attention to theological vocabulary, and avoiding rigid assumptions about familiar terms.
Scripture mentioned:
Job 1:1 (KJV) - https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/job/1/1/s_437001
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
Job 1:1 (ESV) - https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/job/1/1/s_437001
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.
Matthew 5:48 (KJV) - https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/mat/5/48/s_934048
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Genesis 6:9 (KJV) - https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/gen/6/9/s_6009
These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
Genesis 6:9 (ESV) - https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/6/9/s_6009
These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.
Romans 3:9–12 (ESV) - https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/3/9-12/s_1049009
What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, as it is written:
“None is righteous, no, not one;
no one understands;
no one seeks for God.
All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;
no one does good,
not even one.”
Other sources:
Knowing Scripture: R.C. Sproul - https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Scripture-R-C-Sproul/dp/0830844686
Interpretation of the Scriptures: Arthur Pink - https://www.amazon.com/Interpretation-Scriptures-W-Pink/dp/153697756X
Logos: https://www.logos.com/
Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/
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