the grammatical historical method part 2 Flashcards
list three general categories of special literary forms
idioms
figures of speech
forms of special expression
what is an idiom
expression or phrase that must be considered as a whole, you cannot derive the meaning of an idiom by determining the meaning of each word separately
what is a proverb
a short pithy saying that expresses a basic truth or general precept
what does the literary context refer to
literary passage in which a verse or phrase appears
how should you determine the meaning of a word
by its use in the original language of scripture at that time
word definitions are important but what is necessary to reveal the proper meaning
only the immediate context will reveal the proper meaning
major doctrinal issues cannot be decided by what
by looking grammar or meaning of what a word from one verse
ultimately what is the context for interpreting an individual passage
consult the restof scripture when seeking to understand a passage
how do you know if your interpretation is wrong
if your interpretation violates or contradicts what scripture says in other places