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Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Posted : 7 Jul, 2014 03:09 PM
I like this answer!!
Question: "Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?"
Answer: Martin Luther, the great Protestant reformer, wrote the following in regard to the importance of understanding Greek and Hebrew when studying the Scriptures: "The languages are the sheath in which the sword of the Spirit is contained." God sovereignly chose to have His Word written in Hebrew (the Old Testament) and Greek (the New Testament).
Our modern English translations are excellent. Most of the major English translations available today are superb renderings of the original Greek and Hebrew. However, in any translation, not everything that was communicated in the original language can be precisely conveyed in another language. Some nuances do not transfer well from one language to another. As a result, a translation rarely is a perfect rendering of the original. (This is one reason why the Amplified Version was published.)
An example of this is the "aspect" of Greek verbs. English verbs have tenses�past, present, and future. Greek verbs have these same tenses, but they also have what is known as "aspect." Present-tense Greek verbs mean more than the action is occurring presently. A Greek verb can also carry the meaning that the action is occurring continually or repeatedly. This is lost in English unless the aspect word "continually" or "repeatedly" is added to the translation along with the verb. A specific example of this is Ephesians 5:18, "...be filled with the Spirit." In the original Greek, this verse is telling us to continually be filled with the Spirit. It is not a one-time event�it is a lifelong process. This "aspect" is lost in the English translation.
With all that said, the Bible also makes it clear that the Spirit is the author of the Bible and that He will help us to understand the His Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 14:26). You do not have to know Hebrew and Greek in order to understand the Bible. God's intended message for us is accurately communicated in English. You can have confidence that God can reveal the meaning of His Word to you without your knowing Greek and Hebrew.
Perhaps this is a good analogy: reading the Bible without knowing Greek and Hebrew is like watching a 20" television, while reading the Bible knowing Greek and Hebrew is like watching a 65" LED 1080p HDTV with stereo surround sound. You can understand what is going on with the 20" television, but the 65" LED HDTV with stereo surround sound gives added depth and clarity. With the help of the Holy Spirit, anyone can accurately understand the Bible in English. However, knowing Hebrew and Greek helps to better understand the nuances and richness of the biblical texts.
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Posted : 7 Jul, 2014 10:13 PM
You can understand what is going on with the 20" television, but the 65" LED HDTV with stereo surround sound gives added depth and clarity. With the help of the Holy Spirit, anyone can accurately understand the Bible in English. However, knowing Hebrew and Greek helps to better understand the nuances and richness of the biblical texts.
*** Never thought of it in this way and really relate and agree with with the "gotquestions" author has on there site. Esp the last sentance above... :o) So to answer the question..."Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?"...Nope!!!...however...it IS to me and my walk with my Creator...Yahshua...and the Holy Spirit...thanx for the post...xo
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Posted : 8 Jul, 2014 03:43 PM
Hi hidden:
To know Hebrew and Greek or not to know Hebrew and Greek;that is the question.
I find this question really needs to be answered Biblically,not using a tv as an example.
The reason the so called senior pastors,pastors,'church' leaders,and others using a host of other titles and names will NEVER teach the people how to read,study,and translate the Word of GOD; is they do not want the people knowing the truth of the Word of GOD.
Knowing the truth will set the people free from the hogwash they are telling the people.
Having the basics of reading,studying,and translating the Word of GOD will be of great importance to the people,but will cost the so called 'church' much money and we cannot have that.
The following Scripture has been translated wrongly by EVERY translation posted.
By not knowing ANY Greek, the people hearing this Scripture have been taught wrongly concerning the Vine and the branches.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
New Living Translation
He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.
English Standard Version
Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
New American Standard Bible
"Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.
King James Bible
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Every branch in Me that does not produce fruit He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.
International Standard Version
He cuts off every branch that does not produce fruit in me, and he cuts back every branch that does produce fruit, so that it might produce more fruit.
NET Bible
He takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in me. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
�Every branch on me not yielding fruit he takes away, and that which yields fruit he purges that it may bring forth much fruit.�
GOD'S WORD� Translation
He removes every one of my branches that doesn't produce fruit. He also prunes every branch that does produce fruit to make it produce more fruit.
Jubilee Bible 2000
Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he shall take away; and every one that bears fruit, he shall purge that they may bring forth more fruit.
King James 2000 Bible
Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he prunes it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
American King James Version
Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
American Standard Version
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Every branch in me, that beareth not fruit, he will take away: and every one that beareth fruit, he will purge it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Darby Bible Translation
[As to] every branch in me not bearing fruit, he takes it away; and [as to] every one bearing fruit, he purges it that it may bring forth more fruit.
English Revised Version
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.
Webster's Bible Translation
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleaneth it, that it my bring forth more fruit.
Weymouth New Testament
Every branch in me--if it bears no fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
World English Bible
Every branch in me that doesn't bear fruit, he takes away. Every branch that bears fruit, he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
Young's Literal Translation
every branch in me not bearing fruit, He doth take it away, and every one bearing fruit, He doth cleanse by pruning it, that it may bear more fruit;
Not knowing any Greek and Hebrew has been used by the enemy to keep people sucking on a spiritual bottle for many years.
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Posted : 8 Jul, 2014 04:26 PM
So by your own words you are saying that the Holy Spirit isnt sufficient? Doesnt the scripture tell us thats all we really need for scripture to be revealed? You can study the original texts till you hair turns blue but without The Holy spirit revealing it, you may as well read the funny papers.
And another thing: Im so very tired of you making blanket statements about the pastors and churches! NOT ALL ARE APOSTATE and teach heresy. You are in error and you really need to stop. You take many an opportunity as of late to tear down the steeple and Id like you to abstain on MY posts please. I appreciate your knowledge and your input but I dont like you taking my posts for your personal agenda.Thank you
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Posted : 8 Jul, 2014 10:05 PM
Yes Hidden you may call me Jude....
I liked the TV Analogy...and thats exactly why I study the Hebrew/Aramaic language...it gives so much more indepth meaning to the study at hand...it is the Original Lanuage of the Hebrew Israel Jew of which the Torah~1st 5 books of Moses / Nevi'im~Prophets / Ketuvim~ Writings hince the Tanakh also called the Masoretic Text oh and we must not forget the Latin...lol...
In Jesus time Aramaic was a dying language...and in our time [ 2000 years ] Hebrew "was" on its way out in the Holy Land...however...GOD will always keep His "written" Word safe and Hebrew is a Lanuage being used in parts of Israel today...its being "Restored"...and GOD is all about Restoration...:peace:...its the Lanuage of HIS People Israel...Greek is the Language of most of the NT...its also concidered a RomanGreko language that is on its way now...Latin will be around for some time as Spain, Italy, and even French are similar in lanuage structure... xo
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Posted : 9 Jul, 2014 01:24 AM
Hey hidden:
I see you did not address the translations of the Scripture i posted,as MOST will people will never go beyond the translation they are being taught from Sunday morning,even the so called pastors will not go beyond the translation they read.
The Holy Spirit and the Word are sufficient,that is the Greek and Hebrew,not the translations.
Yet Messiah said to go into the world and make Disciples / Learners of ME,to know Messiah is to know what Has been written about Him in the Word of GOD,and experiencing what the Holy Spirit has revealed to you.
When i say 'SO CALLED' it should be SELF called,as an Elder is to be an older man,not a novice coming out from CEMETERY with some degrees,And the entire congregation should recognize that person has been empowered of the Holy Spirit to being an elder,and this will take some time.
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Posted : 9 Jul, 2014 08:31 AM
Hidden politely shares and requests ~ And another thing: I�m so very tired of you making blanket statements about the pastors and churches! NOT ALL ARE APOSTATE and teach heresy. You are in error and you really need to stop. You take many an opportunity as of late to tear down the steeple and I�d like you to abstain on MY posts please. I appreciate your knowledge and your input but I don�t like you taking my posts for your personal agenda. Thank you
George replies ~ When i say 'SO CALLED' it should be SELF called,as an Elder is to be an older man,not a novice coming out from CEMETERY with some degrees, And the entire congregation should recognize that person has been empowered of the Holy Spirit to being an elder,and this will take some time.
*** Is this considered a �blanket� statement in response to Hidden's polite request ???...
Stay tuned folks for the ongoing saga of�
�Which one is it Anyway ??? � �Where the Points don�t count and Everybody is Wrong!!!�
The next episode will be about one these...Stay Tuned !!!
A. �Absolutely Its all Greek to me�
B. �Because learning Hebrew is as simple as 1. 2. 3.
C. �Church isn�t for everyone�
D. �Did Jesus really say that?�
E. �Excuse me I�m a Sinner�
F. �Freedom from Bondage or the Bondage of Freedom�
G. �GOD is the Commander and Jesus is His Co-Pilot�
H. �Heaven is for Real and So is Hell�
I. �I don�t understand why people don�t do what I say�
J. �Just because you know a lot doesn�t mean you are wise�
K. �Kindness is part of Love just like the OT is part of the NT�
L. �Love is Euphoria�
M. �My GOD is bigger than your god�
N. �No one likes a constant complainer�
O. �OMG��Oh my Goodness�its OMG�again�
P. �Please don�t step on the HOLY Spirit�s toes�
Q. �Quitting is for quitters�
R. �Restoration is KEY TO RESTORATION�
S. �Since when is a person smarter than GOD?�
T. �Truth will ring Loud unless you think your truth is more Louder than GOD�s�
U. �Under the Fig tree with Jesus�
V. �Value those you don�t Love�Volunteer to day!!!�
W. �Wander with me�
X. �Xerxes loved a Jew�
Y. �YOU are not the Master in GOD�s Master Plan..Jesus is�
