Bible Quote by Myles Coverdale
“It will greatly help you to understand scripture if you note - no only what is spoken and written, but of whom and to whom, with what words, at what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what goes before and what follows.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Bible (translation notes) by Miles Coverdale, 1535
Understanding scripture requires noting speaker, audience, wording, timing, location, intent, context, and surrounding passages.
In simple terms: Study who says what, to whom, when, where, why, and surrounding text.
Key Takeaway
Analyze context before interpreting.
Themes
interpretation
context
scripture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
educational
theological
When to use this quote
- Bible study
- sermon preparation
- theological education
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
Hermeneutics
exegesis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowing the audience change your reading?
- What intent lies behind the words?
A Different Perspective
Context alone may not reveal deeper meaning without theological insight.
