06-22-2013, 05:30 AM
Shlama,
just some thoughts to add to a great discussion: contradictions are perceived by our limited comprehension only; rather, the Word is truth (Messiah's says it, the psalmists say it, etc.). when we see what appears to be a contradiction, we should immediately pray for discernment. wait on His timing for the answers. who knows if you'll get one right away, but trust the answer will come. it is a spiritual book, and must be approached with spiritually-tuned minds. you know Him - so trust He will lead His people as He sees fit.
also, when it comes to this subject, a helpful aide to consider are the Aramaic Targums that mention the "Memra" of Alaha, where the more anthropomorphic verses of Alaha become the "Memra" / "Word" of Alaha at work, which is intriguingly distinct, yet united. worthy to look at for a Semitic viewpoint of millennia gone by. you can search them out yourself, or here's a compilation of some interesting ones, if you're lazy:
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i just googled the term for a quick random example, so don't think what the site teaches reflects me, please! <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s -->
Chayim b'Moshiach,
Jeremy
just some thoughts to add to a great discussion: contradictions are perceived by our limited comprehension only; rather, the Word is truth (Messiah's says it, the psalmists say it, etc.). when we see what appears to be a contradiction, we should immediately pray for discernment. wait on His timing for the answers. who knows if you'll get one right away, but trust the answer will come. it is a spiritual book, and must be approached with spiritually-tuned minds. you know Him - so trust He will lead His people as He sees fit.
also, when it comes to this subject, a helpful aide to consider are the Aramaic Targums that mention the "Memra" of Alaha, where the more anthropomorphic verses of Alaha become the "Memra" / "Word" of Alaha at work, which is intriguingly distinct, yet united. worthy to look at for a Semitic viewpoint of millennia gone by. you can search them out yourself, or here's a compilation of some interesting ones, if you're lazy:
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://oneinmessiah.net/TargumMemraTheWordOfGod.htm">http://oneinmessiah.net/TargumMemraTheWordOfGod.htm</a><!-- m -->
i just googled the term for a quick random example, so don't think what the site teaches reflects me, please! <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s -->
Chayim b'Moshiach,
Jeremy