Can we fully understand what the Bible teaches by studying only the English version
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It’s important to go into the either hebrew or greek versions which were the original languages of the OT and NT respectively. Seeing the words they used and the meaning behind them brings alot more of a clear picture of the scriptures.
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Yes, we can as long as we are fully dependent on the Holy Spirit to teach us His holy word.
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Since Jesus spoke only English, of course
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Jesus has a British accent in every one of his movies.
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More than enough to have a Godly life
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“Fully”? No. Unless you’re an expert in ancient Middle Eastern history, Jewish customs, ancient Hebrew, ancient Greek, and Aramaic. Then you *might* have a chance.
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Well. The essential believes of Christianity, called milk, are clear in any ecumenical translation However you asked “fully” understand them I say, No. To understand so called “solid food” one must compare to other translations I believe, and especially study the original language of scripture, Hebrew (OT) and Greek (NT) but even then it would be too confident to say “fully understand” I think
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To be fair, you can’t fully understand the Bible no matter what language you read it in. The richness of it all is too vast to ascertain in one lifetime.
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Yes.
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“We” separate from Grace and Salvation, can not fully understand, the Bible and it’s Text. Through The Holy Spirit, “We”, however, Can! Believe and Receive. “In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ( Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it].”
John 1:1-5 AMP -
We can understand it well enough. But translators often insert biases, so I believe its best to study the original languages or at least read more than one translation if you can.
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No – there are judgement calls made on how to map words over. This has significant impact where tradition is especially strong. For example the English rendering of the Greek word apoluó (that means a physical separation) is consistently wrongly translated as the word divorce (which is the Greek word apostation). Another example is the Hebrew word for desire (teshuqah) that is still rendered in English to carry the connotation of domination/control but only if it it’s applied to a wife (like in Genesis 3:16) or the devil (like in Genesis 4:7) but not if it’s applied to a husband (like in Song of Solomon 7:10). Jeremiah 8:8 says scribes have been twisting the word of God to make it say what it does not mean. That was over 2,500 years ago, so I don’t know why we would think anything would improve with more cooks in the kitchen. If it’s an unconscious bias due to traditional theology, judgement calls on translation is still required
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No. But you can learn enough to learn what you absolutely need from it.
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In all honesty, no. We can understand enough for salvation and faith and the reason why we need a Savior. Understanding the original Hebrew and Greek truly adds to the awe of The Holy Word.
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The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things … learn theses and the rest will take care of themselves..
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Fully understand what, God? Not possible. Can learn lots from scripture and different aspects from different languages and translations but Good will never be fully understood from our perspective.
Will full understanding be critical for how you live for life day to day? We can’t say. I find the rubber usually hits the road at a simpler less complex level than this.
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The Word of God will not return void, no matter what language you read it.
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I think it was mark Twain who said it’s not the parts of the bible I don’t understand that bother me it’s the parts I do understand. The English bible is more than clear enough for God’s people. I studied Greek and Hebrew in seminary and yes, it helps but reading a commentary can give you the same insight.
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In my earlier approach to the ancient languages i used to focus on specific words, but remember words come together to form a sentence and sentences make phrases and phrases make chapters. CONTEXT CONTEXT CONTEXT. WE DONT HAVE TO INVENT THE WHEEL FROM SCRATCH. Thus greek schollars and hebrew schollars are always helpful.
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scripture originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. some things in these languages do not translate the exact in English. Never the less the Gospel still comes through loud and clear
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Translations are good to have
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Yes, I believe that we can, as long as we know what the Bible is meant to be. ..Not a road map to all truth, but a dynamic spiritual love story.
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No. Simple answer.
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Read it in English, read it in Greek, read it in Hebrew… all will lack unless you read it in the Holy Spirit
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James 1:22 says ” but be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. i think we can full understand it if we apply it no matter what version we are reading as long as it’s a christian bible
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Why Yes!
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Though this question seems easy to understand on the surface, it is actually quite complex; therefore, a simple yes or no answer will not do. This is because true Bible study goes beyond mere reading of Scripture. There are certain principles and methods that must be employed to interpret the text properly before it can be applied to readers today.
Moreover, not every biblical translation into English is a reliable source of God’s Word. Progressive influencers have manipulated Scripture to make it gender neutral so not to certain social groups like feminists or the LGBTQ community. As a result, one must do his or her own research prior to purchasing a new Bible. Likewise, the Bible was not originally written in English; thus, there is not always a term or phrase that directly translates from Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek into English. So as a consequence, translation is slightly effected.
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Understanding God’s Word takes many methods to understand it. Even with the help of the Holy Spirit, some lessons are not for beginners, or whatever lvl you are on, so more is needed.
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But by employing additional resources, understanding original languages, recognizing types of literature, biblical history, etc will give you insights never discovered before.
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Yes
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ENOUGH for SALVATION YES !
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It’s not our wisdom makes us understand it’s HOLY SPIRIT guiding us
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Through the Holy Spirit. If He can make people speak in other languages, He can interpret the intent of a verse. The essential truth of all crucial doctrine for salvation and Godliness is clearly evident to honest seekers.
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That’s what’s scholars say. Or you can learn Koine Greek.
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Try purchasing “key word study Bible” by Spiro’s Zodhiates, the complete volume and I would recommend NASB.
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You can the majority of the Bible’s meaning through most English translations. However, using a Hebrew and Greek lexicon like biblehub.com or lexicon book will bring you much closer on many verses. Also, comparing multiple translations of key verses and studying the original helps a lot. You can use Bible Hub or biblegateway online. Also, get some good study Bibles, Apologetics Bible, David Jeremiah Study Bible, etc, and a chronological Bible. Also, make sure you have fully surrendered to God and ask God to lead you in your studies. The Holy Spirit will guide you and that’s the best help. Also, gotquestions.org, coldcasechristianity.com, and apologetics books are your friends. God bless.
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The study of God’s word, in whatever way God leads you, is important. But we will never fully understand the Bible, no matter how many languages we study in. There will always be things that are beyond our comprehension. Otherwise, what good is faith?
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There is too much information in the bible for any one person to grasp and fully understand, but studying English, Greek, and Hebrew gives you the clearest understanding.
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Yes
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I think you could have the Bible in all languages and still not fully understand it.
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Is God able to give you the understanding through the English Bible?
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Not yet all we must understand original language yet we won’t understand fully becz it’s God’s word
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Better to use original languages.
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Well, if not, then logically, only those who speak the original languages can be saved. God is not limited to a few languages, He is the author of all.
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Nope
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Proverbs 8, the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. Yes God can give you full and complete understanding of all that He wills to give you. God is not limited to the lsnguage of men. If someone says you have to kbow other languages, hebrew or greek or latin to have have the full understanding of His Word, then they are also saying God cannot give you full understanding of His Word without doing these things which is blasphemy. Now that being said, we must study to show ourselves aproved to the Lord, so it is good to study, but we must do so prayerfully, in thankfulness, for the Lord, in tge Lord, lead by the Holy Spirit.
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If you only read the bible NO!!! If you take the time and make the effort to really immerse yourself and study the WORD of GOD, then the Holy Spirit will reveal, the truth of scripture, to those who walk in spirit and truth! It is just not any book! It is the very character, the heart and spirit of God who created the heavens and the earth and all that is in it, poured out into words!
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yes
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I think so
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