Biblical Hermeneutics

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Should different but synonymous words be translated differently?
Awarded Sep 27, 2017 at 4:18
In John 1:1c, should the Greek word θεὸς be translated into English as “a god” or “God”?
Awarded Sep 22, 2017 at 7:22
What is the difference between exegesis and hermeneutics?
Awarded Sep 22, 2017 at 7:22
How is it that Jesus could be "three days and three nights in the heart of the earth"?
Awarded Sep 1, 2017 at 1:56
Is 2 Chronicles 13:9 translated incorrectly in the RSV / NRSV / ESV?
Awarded Aug 25, 2017 at 16:06
What is the New Jerusalem?
Awarded Aug 9, 2017 at 19:50
Who/what are the two witnesses in Revelation 11?
Awarded Jul 30, 2017 at 19:11
Is there external historic or scientific evidence of a particular flood that corresponds to the Genesis 7 account?
Awarded Jul 26, 2017 at 20:10
What are the oldest known records of interpretation agreeing with New Perspective on Paul?
Awarded Jul 21, 2017 at 11:28
Genesis 37: Any difference between "Ishmeelites" and "Midianites"?
Awarded Jul 6, 2017 at 0:45
Differences in Genesis creation stories
Awarded Jul 4, 2017 at 4:16
Is John 21 a later addition to the Fourth Gospel?
Awarded Jul 3, 2017 at 13:14
Why is Genesis careful to record the exact dates of the flood?
Awarded Jun 22, 2017 at 14:41
What is the original Number of the Beast?
Awarded Jun 12, 2017 at 19:28
What is the purpose of the long and repetitious lists in Daniel 3?
Awarded May 24, 2017 at 9:00
Did Mark intend to end his gospel at 16:8?
Awarded Apr 26, 2017 at 4:31
Is Leviticus 12 saying that giving birth to a child is a sin?
Awarded Apr 24, 2017 at 18:53
How is the New World Translation's usage of "Jehovah" controversial?
Awarded Apr 10, 2017 at 22:57
What is the likely way in which ancient Hebrews would have understood "raqiya" in Gen 1:6?
Awarded Apr 4, 2017 at 22:16
Who was Neri, father of Shealtiel?
Awarded Mar 28, 2017 at 16:08
What was meant by "paradise" when Jesus spoke to the thief on the cross?
Awarded Mar 21, 2017 at 17:06
The name of God in ancient manuscripts
Awarded Jan 16, 2017 at 12:20
In 1 Corinthians, do 12:31 and 14:1 contradict 12:4-30?
Awarded Jan 16, 2017 at 6:06
Why does Adonai instruct us to not prepare a goat in its mother's milk?
Awarded Jan 4, 2017 at 13:26
Does the New Testament quote extrabiblical writers?
Awarded Jan 3, 2017 at 15:20
In Psalm 22:21 is the Bible speaking of "unicorns"?
Awarded Dec 31, 2016 at 23:31
Does the Bible describe the "earth" as flat?
Awarded Dec 31, 2016 at 12:41
In Luke 11:42 and Matthew 23:23 did Jesus endorse tithing for all when addressing the Pharisees?
Awarded Dec 18, 2016 at 19:00
In John 1:1c, should the Greek word θεὸς be translated into English as “a god” or “God”?
Awarded Dec 16, 2016 at 8:31
Why does Jesus refer to himself as the "Son of Man" in Mark 2:10?
Awarded Dec 8, 2016 at 3:42
In Genesis 24:2 why did Abraham have his servant make his oath under his "thigh"?
Awarded Nov 9, 2016 at 23:36
What role does the Holy Spirit play in hermeneutics?
Awarded Nov 9, 2016 at 21:51
What about the eggs? (Deuteronomy 22:6-7)
Awarded Nov 3, 2016 at 13:25
What did Paul mean by "Arsenokoitēs"? Was he condemning homosexual activity as we know it today?
Awarded Oct 23, 2016 at 0:47
What exactly did Moses do wrong at Meribah?
Awarded Oct 8, 2016 at 13:48
What is the significance of both the priest and the Levite in the Good Samaritan parable?
Awarded Sep 5, 2016 at 2:49
Is God male and female?
Awarded Aug 13, 2016 at 19:44
The religious identity of those who translated Psalms 24:1 into the LXX
Awarded Aug 12, 2016 at 8:21
What is the meaning of the reference to 'stones' in Ecclesiastes 3?
Awarded Aug 9, 2016 at 3:17
Did houses only have one room 2000 years ago?
Awarded Aug 6, 2016 at 19:22
What is the difference in meaning between the phrases «Χριστός Ἰησοῦς» (“Christ Jesus”) and «Ἰησοῦς Χριστός» (“Jesus Christ”)?
Awarded Jul 11, 2016 at 17:48
Why does Matthew double people?
Awarded Jun 27, 2016 at 6:21
Why was Jesus going to walk past the disciples as they were rowing on the Sea of Galilee?
Awarded May 18, 2016 at 2:26
What is the "third woe", in the Book of Revelation?
Awarded May 15, 2016 at 4:49
Interpretation of Genesis 1:26?
Awarded Apr 19, 2016 at 16:56
Meaning of "Sing to the Lord a new song"
Awarded Apr 13, 2016 at 0:50
In Colossians 3:23, what is the meaning of «ἐκ ψυχῆς» and the distinction between «ποιῆτε» and «ἐργάζεσθε»?
Awarded Apr 5, 2016 at 11:12
Did God say that Adam will die on the same day he ate the fruit?
Awarded Apr 3, 2016 at 2:26
In Judges 11:39-40 did Jephthah actually sacrifice his daughter?
Awarded Mar 29, 2016 at 13:57
Does Romans 9:5 assert the deity of Christ?
Awarded Mar 13, 2016 at 22:31
Which 'modern' English translation of the Bible is considered the 'closest' or most accurate translation?
Awarded Mar 3, 2016 at 3:27
What is the meaning of "rod and staff" (Psalm 23)?
Awarded Feb 16, 2016 at 13:22
What is the "first resurrection"?
Awarded Feb 13, 2016 at 4:27
What is the author's purpose in writing Acts?
Awarded Feb 10, 2016 at 21:07
Why was Elisha bald?
Awarded Feb 4, 2016 at 22:34
Arguments for early/late date of authorship of Daniel
Awarded Jan 19, 2016 at 0:05
What, if any, is the significance of the color of the cord that Rahab hung out of her window?
Awarded Jan 2, 2016 at 13:11
Where was Uzziah buried?
Awarded Jan 1, 2016 at 14:32
Parallels between Ruth and Elisha?
Awarded Dec 30, 2015 at 16:39
How did “Sirens” arise in the Septuagint translation of Isaiah 13:21?
Awarded Dec 30, 2015 at 6:51
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