Dear Editor,
Thanks for allowing my letters.
The Hebrew is the oldest known language in existence, the Vulgate was the translation from the Greek into Latin.The Greeks and Romans destroyed all the original scripture they could and made the penalty death if any Hebrew was found with any in his home or in his possession, according to Bible Dictionaries.
At the word girl in the Webster’s New College Two Dictionary it states that in Middle English, girl is the ordinary word denoting a female child. In Middle English times, however, from the 13th to 15th century, girl indicated a child or youth of either sex.
Nothing is known of the history of girl before it appeared in English and it appears that no related forms exist in any other language (Jesus also appeared in the Middle Ages). This is on page 472 of the College Two Dictionary.
So my question to the pastors is: how does boy and girl appear in the old testament in the King James which is supposed to be the infallible book?
The word boy nor girl did not exist then — how does girl appear in Joel Chapter 3-3?
Now we know why, when the scriptures state to bring up a child in the way they should go and they will not depart from it, child can mean boy or girl. The Messiah used the word children mostly, either sex.
In the World Book Encyclopedia at the letter “j” are the words Medieval Scribes. This is the period that the letter “j” came into existence, during the Middle Ages. At the letter “l” it states: Roman -100 A.D., and this is the centuries that the word lesous was being used instead of the Hebrew Yahwey or Yahusha.
Roland F. Godfrey
Rockingham
First although it will sound sarcastic I really don't mean it to be, but, the word is not "Tetragramathon". There is no such word in the Webster's Dictionary. The word is "Tetragrammaton". Mr. Webster's definition of tetragrammaton says "the four Hebrew letters USUALLY transliterated YHWH or JHVH that form A biblical proper name of God. Mr. Webster apparently thinks that there is a J in the Hebrew alphabet and that there are more than 1 proper names for God. Just a side note "proper name" isn't referring to correct name, it simply means a proper noun as all names are. Hallelujah is simply used to express praise or thanks. If the word did not exist with a J in it, then why would it be in Mr. Webster's dictionary? When you say you "CALL ON THE Hebrew name you will be saved", to me it's the same as saying practice good works or the law and you can get into Heaven. Salvation comes through belief and redemption through Jesus Christ and not through works, or by calling the Father or the Son a certain name, observing the Sabbath on Saturday, or any of a hundred other things you all state is mandatory to enter into Heaven. The Sabbath was a mandated day of rest for all ISRALELITES including their children, slaves and even their animals. ISRAEL was commanded to observe the Sabbath in rememberance of God's deliverence as slaves from Egyptian bondage. So therefore the Sabbath is tied to ISRAEL'S covenant with God. The Sabbath, then, is a covenant between God and ISRAEL (Ezekiel 20: 12-17, Exodus 31: 12-17). Now let me be clear that I am not saying that the Sabbath should not be observed, but that it is irrelevant if it is celebrated on Saturday or Sunday. I am not an Israelite (and I suspect that you aren't either)so this covenant would not apply to the Gentile or believer following Christ. With all of the things that were laid down for the Israelites to comply with on the Sabbath, even Jesus felt it was permissible to help an animal out of a pit if it fell in. He said so when talking to the Pharisees (Matthew 12:11). Jesus never says don't observe the Sabbath, but the regulations that went with it are not in his teachings. Jesus even said that "the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27). I see nowhere in scripture after Jesus is born that says when the Sabbath is to be celebrated. It appears to me that the Sabbath doesn't play as significant a role as it did under Old Testament law. Jesus says that as the Son of Man he is the "Lord even of the Sabbath" (Mark 2:28). So the Sabbath does not rule over him, but he rules over the Sabbath and that "something greater than the temple is here" (Matthew 12: 2-15). He came and is the Messiah so we are to follow him rather than observe the covenant God made with Israel. Jesus even said in John 5:17 that he, like his Father works on the Sabbath. Of course Old Testament law prohibited working on the Sabbath, but Jesus claimed that he must work on the Sabbath since he is equal with God (John 5:18). Jesus deliberately healed on the Sabbath because healing was what he "ought" to do on the Sabbath day (Luke 13:16). So, it seems to me that Jesus did this to demonstrate his authority over the Sabbath and to give a big hint (here's your sign) that the Old Testament law was not in force forever. In my opinion, redemption through Jesus is what matters since believers in Christ weren't freed from Egypt, so therefore the covenant sign of Israel would not apply to us. Even Paul wrote that the Sabbath was not binding upon believers. In Colossians Paul looks at the Sabbath as a "shadow" along with the food restrictions, festivals and the new moon (Colossians 2: 16-17). The Sabbath pointed to Christ and was fulfilled in him. In Hebrews 10:1 it says that "For the Law, since it has only a shadow of the good things to come (Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross and redemption for those who believe) and NOT the very form of things, can NEVER by the same sacrifices year by year, which they offer continually, make PERFECT those who draw near". Throughout this chapter, it emphasizes the finality of Christ's sacrifice by contrasting it with the lack of finality of the Old Testament system of law and sacrifices. Christ's redemption requires no repetition and no supplementation. But, a rejection of His sacrifice is final and unforgivable. There is another scripture that also hints that it does not matter when the Sabbath is observed; in Romans 14:5 where it says "One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each should be fully convinced in his own mind". It seems to me that Paul thought that observing or when you observe the Sabbath was fine as long as people didn't require it for salvation or insist that other believers agree with them. Paul left observance of the Sabbath up to one's personal opinion. It seems to me that he could never have believed that way if he felt the Old Testament law was still binding since punishments for violating Sabbath laws were so harsh even including death in some instances. Paul knew he was living under a different covenant with the Messiah's coming and that it didn't matter if one observed one day out of the seven as a Sabbath. He never says what day should be observed. As far as the church goes, I know that it's not a building but the body of Christ. I think though what I'm trying to say is where do you meet to fellowship and study with other believers? Surely you aren't in a lone persuit following the teachings of the internet. I think meeting with like believers is a very vital part of study and worship.
My, my, aren't you Mr. Sarcasm "friend"? My point was simply that you people are always quoting dictionaries and encyclopedias. I never claimed to be wiser than Solomon. Those are your words. You don't go to my church so you have no clue what sources my pastor uses or what sources are recommended to us. Unlike you and the others who believe as you do, I don't RELY on the internet, as there is much misrepresentation, mistaken information, ect. out there. It seems that when asked, the only thing Mr. Andrews can do is give websites to refer to. I have no interest in those and I certainly don't in the teachings of Lew White where most of your doctrine seems to come from. Yes, before you puff up, I know you use Hebrew scripture. Good for you. But I also know what I stated below is also true....it comes directly from sites given by Mr. Andrews. You believe as you believe and I'll believe as I do. I resent however you questioning other's salvation because of how they/we believe. I don't question yours. I think I've stated several times that I'll see you in Heaven....won't you be suprised! Oh yes, I think you forgot to use your dictionary before you wrote your last post.