LinearAQ Said...



(Post 256032)

Here's a little advice. Don't apply modern definitions to ancient scripture. You need to use Strong's.

Where you're getting confused here is that there are many different words in the original language that have been translated into the English "ordinance". Therefore, you have to sort out which are cultural practices and which are statutes and which are laws.

Again, these three entities are completely different in their application, and knowing the difference clears confusion caused by the generalization of English words used in the English translations.

Sorting out these is not hard to do, it just takes a little work and God expects us to be passionate to do this work. It's actually very rewarding.

You can also check with other expert commentators and see what their homework has revealed.

"1Co 11:2 -
Ordinances - delivered
There is a play of two hundred words, both being derived from to give over. Ordinances is a faulty rendering. Better, Rev., traditions. By these words Paul avoids any possible charge of imposing his own notions upon the Church. He delivers to them what had been delivered to him. Compare 1Ti_1:11; 2Th_2:15."

(Vincent's Word Studies—VWS)


...traditions.

Do you see it now?


I have to say, I'm quite happy to be having a Bible study on an evolution forum.
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