Re: "Spare the rod?"
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Originally Posted by satin.mama
...because we see God choosing the word "rod" where it could have been "discipline," "authority," or whatever).
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It's important to keep in mind that the Bible was not written in English but in Hebrew (and Greek). So while our translations say "rod" instead of "authority" we have to look at the original word and figure out the meaning of it, and study context to see what the author's original intent was. I am right there with you trying to figure this all out!
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Stefanie
momma to Deacon-9 09.22.06
and Davin-6 11.04.09
married to Dean for 12 years. 06.14.03
TTC #3
"A thousand times I've failed, still your mercy remains. And should I stumble again, I'm caught in your grace"
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