Bible Quote by Martin Luther
“Not only the words (vocabula) which the Holy Spirit and Scripture use are divine, but also the phrasing”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Divine Nature of Scripture, 1520
Divine inspiration extends beyond words to phrasing in Scripture.
In simple terms: Holy Spirit shapes both words and phrasing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize deeper divine influence in biblical language.
Themes
theology
scripture
divine inspiration
Mood
reverent
inquisitive
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- preaching
- Bible study
- personal meditation
- academic research
Key Concepts
religion
linguistics
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does phrasing affect understanding?
- Can modern readers grasp original nuance?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary; language evolves over time.
