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To: JAKraig; Arthur McGowan
So, while I can believe anything I want that does not make it so, but the dictionary makes the terms mutually exclusive.

Consider where a dictionary or lexicon came from before you use it as the standard to define Biblical terms. There was no dictionary during the ages in which the Bible was being written. Words are defined by their use in context, not vice versa.

176 posted on 05/26/2016 6:57:14 PM PDT by imardmd1 (Fiat Lux)
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To: imardmd1

Especially true when abusing a dictionary. An ordinary desk dictionary is not written to be of assistance when it’s a question of theological terms.


180 posted on 05/26/2016 9:34:56 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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