[HiTech RedNeck]

In any theology one has to add the implied “of offending against.”

Whether the offense is physical or symbolic misuse is not addressed by this verse. Other verses bring the needed context.

[CynicalBear]

>>Whether the offense is physical or symbolic misuse is not addressed by this verse. Other verses bring the needed context.<<

Of course but this forum is rather restrictive for a sermon sized post.