Scripture interprets scripture.Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.John 17:17
What are useful rules of Bible interpretation - hermeneutics?
Scripture interprets scripture.Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.John 17:17
1. THE GRAMMATICAL--HISTORICAL PRINCIPLE
2. A WRITING HAS BUT ONE MEANING. [I disagree with this, many writings have more than one meaning, for example, "God will provide the lamb".]
3. THE PLAN, PURPOSE, AND CONTEXT
4. THE MEANINGS OF WORDS
5. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
6. SCRIPTURE MAY HELP TO INTERPRET SCRIPTURE.
7. THE TWO MAJOR DIVISIONS