75 Bible Verses About Biblical Interpretation
Bible verses about Biblical Interpretation
Embark on a journey of understanding, guided by the very Word that illuminates our path. Biblical interpretation is not merely an academic exercise, but a spiritual discipline, a sacred quest to draw closer to the heart of God. Through scripture, we discover the principles and wisdom necessary to unlock the treasures hidden within its pages. Let the Bible interpret the Bible, allowing the Holy Spirit to be your guide, revealing deeper truths and enriching your faith. With humility and prayer, approach each verse, seeking discernment and allowing God's light to shine upon your understanding. Embrace the challenge, knowing that the rewards are immeasurable – a profound connection with the divine and a life transformed by His unwavering truth.
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Deuteronomy 32:8 (KJV)
When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.
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Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord our God hath commanded you?
And those that were numbered of them were twenty and three thousand, all males from a month old and upward: for they were not numbered among the children of Israel, because there was no inheritance given them among the children of Israel.
The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:
(Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for he that is now called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)
Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.
When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.
The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.
When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.
Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.
These are the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.
Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Abi, the daughter of Zachariah.
And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.
And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; the length thereof was an hundred cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits, upon four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams upon the pillars.
These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty and two thousand and two hundred.
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.
But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters.
And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,
And the children of Gershon had by lot out of the families of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchi–shua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:
Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,
And he said, Speak, I pray thee, unto Solomon the king, (for he will not say thee nay,) that he give me Abishag the Shunammite to wife.
And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:
Sons of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy and two.
And Shaphan the scribe shewed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.
(Which Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion; and the Amorites call it Shenir;)
The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:
And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work.
And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,
Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh.
And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.
And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
And the Lord spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,
And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying,
And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,
Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;
And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites:
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:
And David answered the priest, and said unto him, Of a truth women have been kept from us about these three days, since I came out, and the vessels of the young men are holy, and the bread is in a manner common, yea, though it were sanctified this day in the vessel.
And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed:
And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was Micah.
This is the ordinance of the law which the Lord hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke:
Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.
And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.
And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Jahazah with her suburbs,
Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,
And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
But if her husband hath utterly made them void on the day he heard them; then whatsoever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall not stand: her husband hath made them void; and the Lord shall forgive her.
And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lo–debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,
If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,
And if a woman have an issue, and her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the even.
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she bare also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah.
These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
Understanding biblical interpretation is crucial for anyone seeking a deeper connection with God's word. The verses explored highlight the importance of prayerful study, reliance on the Holy Spirit, consideration of historical context, and the need for discernment. They emphasize that Scripture interprets Scripture, encouraging a holistic and interconnected understanding rather than isolated readings. Ultimately, these verses serve as a compass, guiding us towards a more accurate and meaningful comprehension of God's message. As we reflect on these principles, let us commit to diligent study, humble reliance on divine guidance, and a willingness to learn from others within the body of Christ. By embracing these practices, we can unlock the treasures of Scripture and apply its wisdom to our lives, growing in faith and becoming more effective witnesses for God's kingdom.