Bible Quote by Miles Coverdale
““It shall greatly help ye to understand the Scriptures if thou mark not only what is spoken or written, but of whom and to whom, with what words, at what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what goeth before and what followeth after. ””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Bible (translation) by Miles Coverdale, 1535
Understanding scripture requires attention to speaker, audience, timing, language, intent, and context.
In simple terms: Interpret texts by considering who said what, to whom, when, why, and surrounding events.
Key Takeaway
Study the full context before drawing conclusions.
Themes
interpretation
context
communication
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theology studies
- legal analysis
- literary criticism
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Hermeneutics
historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you make when context is missing?
- How does context alter meaning?
A Different Perspective
Context may be unavailable or ambiguous.
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