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Where does literalism end and interpretation begin?

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ramoss
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Message 22 of 96 (292982)
03-07-2006 1:35 PM 		Reply to: Message 21 by Heathen
03-07-2006 12:50 PM

The problem with that is most people don't read the original hebrew/aremeic/greek. What they are reading is a translation. The translator puts their spin on the text.
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The vast number of people won't be reading what is written, but rather reading someones interpetation of what is written.
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03-08-2006 8:50 PM 		Reply to: Message 70 by Heathen
03-08-2006 6:48 PM

I don't know about Jesus, but the comment about man being given a wife made out of his side (the hebew could mean either side or rib), does indicate that a man and wife is the ideal. (the flesh is one). However, the bible also has plenty of examples where men had multiple wives. The ideal is not a commandment in genesis.
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I personally prefer the translation of 'SIDE' instead of 'RIB', because it indicates an equality (side by side) in a marriage, rather than a woman being in a subserviant role.
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Message 76 of 96 (293473)
03-08-2006 8:51 PM 		Reply to: Message 73 by Faith
03-08-2006 6:55 PM

Christians obey all the ten commandments and loving God is the highest of them all.
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Paul was God's instrument, as inspired by God as any of the OT prophets and no believer will ever pit Paul against God. All of Paul's teachings came from God.
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That is debateable. Many non-christians (and some who claim they are christians) see the concept of the trinity as violating the first commandment.
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03-12-2006 11:31 AM 		Reply to: Message 94 by robinrohan
03-12-2006 11:18 AM

Re: Problems with the OP
I don't think so.
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And, the name JOb (Iyov) also is a generic term similar to 'adam' in meaning 'man'.
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