The importance of words
The Greek [1] places only minor importance on the meaning of words [2]
- In traditional study, the individual is not encouraged to understand the origins of meaning; this is left to the 'priesthood' or professional clergy, but to check whatever meaning they derive against the tradition of the church. It might be suggested that those who have only read the OT Greek translations [3] have missed the prophetic riddle of scripture and were not qualified to set doctrinal standards.
Early childhood education experts say that one does not understand a language without understanding childish puns and riddles. To properly understand the meaning of Hebrew words, the formation of letters[4] and formation of words[5] must be understood; not merely a lexical [6] meaning.
- ↑ referring to the Gentile church descended through the Catholic church.
- ↑ "Studying the use of a particular biblical word is helpful, but we must be careful not to derive too much meaning from a word study." [1]
- ↑ The Septuagint
- ↑ Formation of letters
- ↑ Formation of words
- ↑ Looked up in a lexicon or dictionary.
