The Naked Bible Podcast Naked Bible 031: Studying the Original Languages of the Bible: Exegetical Fallacies
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Common Exegetical Fallacies
- Exegetical fallacies often occur in non-specialist biblical language studies.\n- These flawed methods yield incorrect interpretations and conclusions.
Greek Root Fallacy Example
- The shared root of Greek words timaho (to honor) and epitimaho (to rebuke) does not unify their meanings.\n- Misapplying root meanings would imply absurd commands like honoring demons or rebuking parents.
Context is King
- Context is king in determining word meaning.\n- Always consider historical, literary, religious, cultural, and textual contexts when interpreting a word.