1. Analyze the historical context of a passage. For example, what is the setting or historical context for 2 Timothy 1:7?
2. Look at what past scholarship has said about the verse or account. It would be interesting to do a literature survey on Psalm 82:1-6.
3. How does the verse/account contribute to the whole of Scripture? Not everyone agrees, but it seems that one part of the Bible relies on other parts. See Revelation 19:10, for example.
4. Perform textual analysis (if necessary). I.e., try to discern the original reading of the text. John 1:18 is a classic example for textual criticism; so is John 7:8, 1 John 5:7 and Revelation 20:5.
2 comments:
Psalm 82:8 says God will inherit the nation. How can God Almighty inherit something he created? I heard trinitarians say this verse refers to Jesus as he receives an inheritance. Thus they say this verse proves Jesus is God.
KJV: Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
ESV: Arise, O God, judge the earth;
for you shall inherit all the nations!
Both translations say "nations" (plural). What about the fact that God inherited Israel although he created them? What things in the context provide justification for reading this verse as a reference to Jesus? As I mentioned, God inherited Israel, but in time he would make other nations his inheritance too.
Compare Psalm 2.
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