The apparently confused identification of “Zechariah the son of Barachiah” in Matthew 23:35 is well known.*
Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town, so that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah (Ζαχαρίου υἱοῦ Βαραχίου), whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar. (Matt 23:34-35, ESV)
(Mention of his paternity is omitted from the parallel account in Luke.) I noticed that the ESV has a text-critical footnote, “Some manuscripts omit the son of Barachiah.” It would obviously be a big deal if there were indeed a substantial possibility that the phrase was a scribal addition. The UBS4 apparatus does not even include a variant here. The NA28 does: ⸋ ℵ*
— indicating that the original Codex Sinaiticus omits the phrase. Given the complete lack of mention in UBS apparatus, I’m guessing this is not a plausible reading (ESV’s choice to footnote notwithstanding), although Sinaiticus is obviously not trivial.
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Is there a substantial possibility that this reading (omitting υἱοῦ Βαραχίου) is original?
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If it is not original, is there a good explanation for why Sinaiticus omitted it? In particular, was there early recognition of this text as problematic?
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Given the weight normally afforded to Sinaiticus (although I don’t know about the text of Matthew in particular), is there an evident reason why this variant seemed to the UBS editors so improbable as to not warrant inclusion in the apparatus?
*Somehow I can’t seem to find a question here about this. The basic problem is that Zechariah son of Barachiah most naturally refers to the 6th C. prophet (Zech 1:1) (LXX: Ζαχαριας ὁ τοῦ Βαραχιου; MT is vocalized Berekyah), but he was not, as far as tradition knows, murdered in the temple. The Zechariah of 2 Chr 24:20 was murdered in the temple, but he is called Αζαριας (Azarias) in the LXX, and the name of his father recorded by the Chronicler was Jehoiada (Ιωδαε). The relative merits of the various available solutions may be relevant for answers to this question.
Jeffrey Harper
Here is a teaching series on hermeneutics from the Master’s seminary.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4sbg6ng23C7dShc85IESn2DtaLUO2wGH
Michael Hobbs
Thank you ?
Jake Evans
Audiences relevance
Christian Montana Halkides
Not listening to Calvinist lol
Carl Martin
Todd friel has a good series called drive by hermeneutics.
Charles Baldini
Read understanding and applying the Bible
Andrew Westerhof
One rule of thumb is to not interpret the meaning of a passage in isolation, but rather read 20 verses before and 20 verses after to establish the context. This often includes reading the previous or following chapter. Also look for other cross references from elsewhere in scripture to help establish a correct interpretation.
David Barnes
Michael Hobbs first of all, an understanding that the plenary does not contain any contradictions James 1:25. Then know that context is everything; sometimes the context is not immediate and can come from other books or anther covenant Romans 25:4. Also know that the scriptures were written for us to understand; apply the same hermeneutics to scripture as you do in your everyday reading.
Mark Fonner
You cannot learn true Hermanutics by watching Youtube videos. Smh. Pick up a book. Get involved in a good seminary and study.
Jeremy Belter
Michael Hobbs Just understand that two opposing teachings of same passage and doctrine cannot both be correct. That should keep.you busy for a lifetime. Also know Greek and Hebrew Fluently
Billy Detzel
OIA
Observation—What does the text say.
Interpretation—What does the text mean in it’s original context to its original audience.
Application—How should I live in light of what I’ve learned.
The meaning of a passage is always static. There is only one meaning for any verse of Scripture.
Billy Detzel
Here’s an excellent book on hermeneutics.
Basic Bible Interpretation https://www.amazon.com/dp/0781438772/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ArvAEbG3ECJFH
Deborah Susan Jurgensen
Is that like a harmonica?
Vic Clement
Start by reading “Playing with Fire” by Walt Russell
Kyle Loftis
“Herman who” by Todd Friel is really good
Chester Higgs
why would you want to do hermenuctics?
Jeremy Brown
Scripture should interpret Scripture first and foremost
Randall Zeke Cash
Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation concerning the books of the Bible. It is part of the broader field of hermeneutics, which involves the study of principles of interpretation for all forms of communication, nonverbal and verbal.
Rommel Licop Valdez
Is Jesus Christ being the Great Teacher used hermeneutics?
Alberto F. Gonzalez
Step One is being able to pronounce hermeneutics without sounding like you have a cold
Frankie Torres
I would say four fundamentals for proper hermeneutics: language, culture, geography and epoch.
Ian Grant Spong
Ask 3 questions:
1. What did it mean then? (context, language studies, lexicon, cultural studies, doctrinal studies, historical studies)
2. What does it mean now? (having the Holy Spirit to teach us, spirit not letter of the law, understanding the covenants, learning the difference between essentials and non-essentials, knowing basic theology, knowing the creeds, after the resurrection)
3. How do we apply it today? (avoiding new legalism, avoiding vain traditions, wisdom, discernment, prayer, experience, lifelong study of the Bible, multitude of counsel, the cross we carry)
Romualdo Venturanza
Hermeneutics require theologians and scholars to instruct the believer for the proper study and interpretation. This is necessary for pastors who prepares his sermon and when the pastor is doing the counselling. Laymen can get online courses if they want to engage in arguments with the other differing teachings or religion. But we can make our own interpretations because most of the texts are clear and simple. It’s when we quote verses out of context that makes it all wrong.
David Marmolejo
Look up Herman who by wretched
Patrick Boren
Great books on the subject. Like Living by the Book, by Howard Hendricks, Understanding and applying the Bible, by Robertson McQuilkin just to name a couple.
Mike Allen
Hermeneutics is the way to know what scripture says. To say you dont need hermeneutics to understand scripture is like saying you dont need to know English to read english literature
Alimi Nig
Mike Allen
I have videos on it.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2OPrPhUikulJ2ULdKpxXNg