Biblical Hermeneutics Overview
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What is the purpose of Biblical hermeneutics?

  • To protect from misapplying Scripture and discover true meaning (correct)
  • To ignore cultural background and context
  • To interpret the Bible literally
  • To add hidden meanings to the Bible text
  • Which key principle emphasizes diligence in interpreting the Bible accurately?

  • 1 Corinthians 10:13
  • Romans 8:28
  • 2 Timothy 2:15 (correct)
  • Ephesians 6:10
  • What does literal interpretation of the Bible involve?

  • Ignoring the intended meaning of Scripture
  • Understanding the Bible as it says (correct)
  • Adding symbolic meanings to the text
  • Reading hidden meanings into the text
  • Why is historical interpretation important in Biblical hermeneutics?

    <p>To help in understanding the cultural context of the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Biblical hermeneutics relate to new truths?

    <p>It doesn't limit learning new truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided when interpreting the Bible according to Biblical hermeneutics?

    <p>Adding allegorical meanings unnecessarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between exegesis and eisegesis?

    <p>Exegesis follows the text's intended conclusions, while eisegesis distorts the text's meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the biblical command in 2 Timothy 2:15?

    <p>To promote the use of exegetical methods for correct interpretation of Scripture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in the exegesis process focuses on understanding how a passage relates to the rest of the Bible?

    <p>Correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is considering the historical setting important in biblical interpretation?

    <p>To interpret the intended meaning based on events, audience, and cultural context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle in contextual analysis according to the text?

    <p>Literal meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does eisegesis differ from exegesis in interpreting Scripture passages?

    <p>Exegesis carefully analyzes scripture, while eisegesis injects personal ideas into the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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