Expressions (A–Z)
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A Bible verse never departs from its literal meaning
A Bible verse cannot be interpreted in a way that contradicts its plain meaning....
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A thousand thousand distinctions
See: "to make a thousand distinctions."
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as far as I am concerned
Personally; in my personal opinion.
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Depart from its plain meaning/ to be given a distorted meaning
To receive an interpretation that goes beyond the literal meaning of the written...
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Four sons: the wise, the wicked, the simple, and the one who does not know how to ask. The four types of sons (described in the Haggadah: clever, wicked, innocent and simpleton)
By analogy: four approaches or worldviews. Four types of people or perspectives...
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God has spoken once; twice have I heard this
In figurative or poetic language: something that is said or written can be under...
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If the verse were not written, it would be impossible to say it
If these words were not explicitly written in Scripture, we would not be able to...
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In my opinion / As to me
According to my opinion. From my perspective.
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It is not clear
It is not clear. It is not understood.
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One does not punish by inference
A legal principle stating that a person cannot be convicted or punished based on...
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