--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Not only the words (vocabula) which the…" description: "\"Not only the words (vocabula) which the Holy Spirit and Scripture use are divine, but also the phrasing\" — Martin Luther" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/68e/martin-luther-106_bible_not-only-the-words-vocabula-which-the-ho_966938.jpg" --- # Not only the words (vocabula) which the Holy Spirit and… ![“Not only the words (vocabula) which the Holy Spirit and Scripture use are divine, but also the phrasing” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/68e/martin-luther-106_bible_not-only-the-words-vocabula-which-the-ho_966938.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/68e/martin-luther-106_bible_not-only-the-words-vocabula-which-the-ho_966938.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/68e/martin-luther-106_bible_not-only-the-words-vocabula-which-the-ho_966938.jpg) > “Not only the words (vocabula) which the Holy Spirit and Scripture use are divine, but also the phrasing” [Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/martin-luther/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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