[JeffAtlanta]

I think some of the statements you illustrate were misinterpretations from translation from Hebrew. Your wrong, the Bible is still literally interpreted to many people, including my humble self.

How does a person know what to take literally if there are misinterpretations?

[Right in Wisconsin]

Faith. If you have questions, you do some research, or ask. It's important to know the history of your religion and the Bible. The Bible in its entirety is to be taken literally. Bibles that come out with some of the differences previously illustrated are easily caught by clergy and denounced.