Emmanuel Ministerial School Biblical Hermeneutics

HERMENEUTICS
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents the basic principles in a practical way.
science of biblical interpretation with which the believer can, by himself, study and interpret the
Word of God.

OBJECTIVES
1. Give each student the fundamental principles of biblical interpretation.
2. That each student can effectively use these principles in their personal study of the
Word of God.
3. That each student can explain to others the principles learned in class.

DEFINITION OF HERMENEUTIC TERMS

1. HERMENEUTICS: Hermeneutics is the science that presents the principles, methods, and rules.
of biblical interpretation
1. PRINCIPLES: They are the laws or universal rules used to interpret a passage.
biblical in particular. These principles are of general application.
1.1. The principles allow for being sure to understand and explain the passages that are being
studying.
1.2. The principles apply to the passage that is being studied.
It implies that the Word should not be interpreted without considering these principles, as it is possible
that interpretative errors occur that confuse the believer
2. INTERPRET: It means to understand the passage being considered and at the same time explain it.
satisfactory manner.
2.1. No passage that is not understood can be explained.
2.2. The interpretation is not only about understanding and explaining the biblical passage put in
consideration, but rather necessarily implies the practical application of the truths that
are contained in the passage that is being interpreted.
2.3. Therefore, the purpose of interpretation is not only to understand but to embody the Word.
live of God in the personal life of the one who studies it
[Link]: The word Bible means books. The Bible is the Word of God given to man that
It has an eternal and unchangeable character. It contains everything that man must know, believe, and do.
The Bible is the collection of 66 books that contains God's revelation to man.
3.2 The entire Bible is inspired by God; all its content has the divine seal. There is no part of
she who is written by human will, God is the one who determined what should be written and that
it is what should have been omitted, therefore, all Scripture has final authority regarding
the revelation of God.
3.3 The Bible is the only norm of faith and conduct for every believer. For this reason, it is important that
each faithful believer has the basic tools to be able to interpret properly the
Word of God in order to apply the principles it contains to everyday life and
This way of living pleases God through obedience to the Word.
PRACTICE
1. How can the passage Matthew 4:4 be understood? 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word...'
word that comes from the mouth of God
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2. Some examples of what principles are:
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3. Why can't the following passage Ephesians 1:19 be understood?
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4. Mention the titles given to the Bible:
4.1. 2 Timothy 3:16
4.2. 1 Thessalonians 2:13
4.3. Psalm 119:105
5. Why do you think there are so many false sects in our times?
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6. Define in your own words what hermeneutics is.
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WHY SHOULD HERMENEUTICS BE STUDIED?

Product of sin, man by himself is incapacitated to correctly understand the meaning of

the Word of God. For this reason, it is an indispensable requirement to have experienced the new
birth that allows every disciple to have the mind of Christ, that is the ability to understand
what God has revealed in His written Word.
2. However, despite this ability, every disciple is like a child in relation to the truths.
spiritual, so it needs tools that allow it to understand correctly, the
meaning and message of the Word of God.
3. It is also important to note that every disciple comes from a religious background, that is to say, a
formation of concepts and ideas about God and everything related to faith. For this reason, it is
it is necessary to have the tools to be able to find those truths that are
revealed in the Bible.
Every disciple needs to grow spiritually, and the only spiritual food that allows for healthy growth
Growth is the study of the Word of God Matthew 4:4.
4.1 The Word of God is the food for the disciples. Incorrect nourishment produces
believers who do not grow in a healthy way.
4.2 A healthy interpretation of the truths of the Word nourishes the disciple by determining
this way a healthy, constant, and nutritious spiritual growth. "Rather, grow in the
Grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” 2 Peter 3:18.
5. The disciple needs to recognize that certain areas of their life must be corrected, so it is necessary
understand the biblical principles correctly, so that in this way you apply them to your life
daily.
Every disciple must seek to help others.
6.1 In order to share effectively, it is necessary to clearly understand the Word of God, this does not
it means that in order to testify, one must know all the rules of hermeneutics, otherwise
that these rules allow for a better and more efficient testimony.
6.2 Other disciples need the help of older brothers to assist them in understanding.
from the Word of God. The command is: 'Bear one another's burdens' It implies that
Every disciple must be willing to help any other disciple in need.
6.3 Another command: 'Always be prepared to give a defense with gentleness and...
Reverence before everyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you” 1 Peter

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3:15. Hence the importance of understanding the message of the Bible in order to respond with
wisdom and correction regarding the faith placed in our lives.
7. The Scriptures demand the use of appropriate tools for their correct interpretation: "Among
some of which are difficult to understand, which the ignorant and inconsistent twist, like
also the other Scriptures, to their own destruction" 2 Peter 3:16.
7.1 These uneducated people are those who claim to have the ability to understand on their own
Scriptures, but they lack knowledge of the basic principles of hermeneutics which
It produces errors and false doctrines as those that exist today.
7.2 It is important to recognize that most, if not all, false sects have originated from
errors of biblical interpretation.
7.3 The inconsistent are the people who, lacking the tools of interpretation, abandon.
the study of the Word of God for not having these basic elements for study.
7.4 The term used by Pedro 'TUERZEN' means to twist, torture, pervert, distort.

8. To please God through voluntary obedience, which is the greatest demonstration of love for God.
It is impossible to love someone who is not known. And the way to know God is through studying
the Word of God. Hence the importance of having the tools.
9. It is important to understand that in the Word of God there are a series of situations that need a
appropriate explanation, without which it is impossible to understand the message and its correct application.
Example:
Deuteronomy 22:5 A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak.
woman; for anyone who does this is an abomination to the Lord your God. This passage has
has been taken as the basis for ladies not to wear pants. However, it must be
ask the Word.
9.1.1 What was the cultural use of the times when the passage in question was written?
9.1.2 Can your application have a universal nature?
9.1.3 Are men and women today wearing clothes that the people used?
Hebrew in the desert?
9.1.4 Are there other mandates in the context that have the same application as the passage in
reference? This last question is key. If one examines the context closely, it
find a series of orders that should be applied with the same rigor, in a
especially for the men. For example: 11 You shall not wear clothing made of wool and linen together.
You shall make tassels on the four corners of your garment with which you cover yourself.
that two basic things of this text should be accepted:
[Link] The man should dress in only one type of fabric.
[Link] The man should wear a mantle and it should have four fringes.
9.1.5 From this we deduce the need for hermeneutics and its auxiliary tools to
to adapt to the time and culture so as not to fall into dogmatism due to a simple attitude of
false spirituality.

PRACTICE
1. Which it is the biggest obstacle to being able to understand correctly the
Bible?
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2. What is commonly done when a biblical passage is not understood?
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3. What is the main reason to study hermeneutics?
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THE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE

An essential element in the study of the Word of God is the correct and clear understanding of the
inspiration from the Bible
An inadequate concept undermines the true value of the Word of God, reducing it to the level of a
book written by men.
1.2 When the inspiration of the Bible is not understood, additional books can be added to the Word.
writing trying to give it the same value as the Holy Scriptures.
1.3 Without a proper concept of inspiration, the Scriptures are not fully accepted, which
which causes that in some cases, only those parts that are of are accepted as a mandate
pleasure or personal convenience.
An essential element in the study of the Word of God.
2.1 It is the supernatural influence that the Holy Spirit exerts on the writers, divine truth.
and constitute a sufficient and infallible rule of faith and conduct.
2.2 It is the inexplicable power that the Divine Spirit exerts on the authors of the Scriptures, to
to guide them even in the use of the words they must use and to protect them from any error.
3. Basic aspects of the doctrine of inspiration:
3.1 Inspiration is an action of divine initiative; man is only the means that God uses.
to communicate your will.
3.2 The inspiration of the Scriptures is a unique case throughout the history of humanity.
No other book can demand the same inspiration that the Bible demands for itself.
3.3 The inspiration of the Scriptures does not mean that the writers were merely some
transcribed from a dictation. This means that through the work of the Holy Spirit, the
writers of the Scriptures recorded God's revealed will without losing their
particular characteristics, that is, each writer maintained their own literary style without that
This I ceased to have what the divine authority wrote. This implies some side truths that are
necessary to emphasize:
3.1.1. In some specific cases, God 'Dictated' what He wanted to be written, just as the
10 Commandments.
3.1.2. In others, the author's personality is reflected in the style of the book.
3.1.3. In other cases, the author researched what he would write, and then recorded what he
Spirit determined that it would be recorded. Just like the case of Luke and Acts, where there is
a prior investigation or the case of the books of the Kings.
4. Biblical bases of the inspiration of the Bible:
4.1 The instruments used by God were divinely inspired.
4.1.1 The prophets of the Old Testament spoke under the inspiration of God Deuteronomy 18:18; Jeremiah
1:9
4.1.2 The prophets were aware that what they transmitted came directly from God. A
One of the most common expressions is 'Thus says the Lord' 'Hear the word of the Lord'
The word of the Lord came upon
4.1.3 On many occasions the prophet is speaking in the third person: 'Thus says the Lord' and
In a moment, I change to the first person as if I were God speaking.
Isaías 3:4; 5:3; 27:3 Joel 2:25 etc.
4.2 The inspiration of the Scriptures is also affirmed in the New Testament.
4.2.1. The promise of the Holy Spirit to teach all things and remind them of everything Jesus
he had taught them John 14:16. From here, the apostles who spoke under inspiration
of the Holy Spirit, his words were recorded as the Word of God 1 Thessalonians
2:13; 1 John 5:9-12.
2 Timothy 3:16 is the key verse that proves that all Scripture is inspired by
God.
4.2.3. Other important verses are 2 Peter 1:19-21; 1 Corinthians 2:7-13.

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NECESSARY QUALITIES TO INTERPRET THE WORD OF GOD

INTRODUCTION: Considering the nature of the Word of God, it is important to understand that it is
the presence of a series of basic qualities of a spiritual, academic and indispensable nature
intellectuals so that the believer who approaches the Bible to interpret it can do so with
a correct and uplifting way.

SPIRITUAL QUALITIES

[Link] things must be understood spiritually. As the Bible is 'Spirit and life'
So, anyone who wants to interpret it must approach it with a series of
minimum spiritual qualities, such as:
2. Having experienced the new birth. John 3:3, 5 "Unless one is born again, he cannot see..."
enter the kingdom of God" In order to enjoy the rights of the kingdom of God, among them the
Understanding of the Scriptures is essential to have had the experience of being born again.
3.A deep love for the Word of God. Whoever does not love what they study does not learn what they should.
Psalms 119:97, 165. It implies loving the truth of God and desiring it as the most important thing in life.
of the believer 1 Peter 2:2 "Desire... the spiritual milk..."
4.A spirit respectful of the Word of God. Isaiah 66:2 'But I will look to the one who is poor and...
humble in spirit and who trembles at my word
[Link] impartial spirit. One should never approach Scripture with preconceived notions.
wanting it to say what one wants it to say. This attitude is called 'EISEGESIS'.
it consists of extracting or deducing from a text the information that is really not in it. Like
accept what the Word says above our personal considerations.
6. A prudent spirit. The study of the Word of God has been compared to the work of a miner,
who explores a place with patience in order to find the vein that brings them satisfaction
from the work done. Therefore, it is necessary for the Bible student not to despair,
do not rush or abandon the work done. The term "Search the Scriptures"
demand a hard and patient work in itself.
7. A wise spirit. Studying the Word has been compared to the work of a miner, who explores
a place with patience in order to be able to find the vein that brings the satisfaction of work
done. Therefore, it is necessary for the Bible student not to despair, not to
I urge you not to abandon the work done. The term 'Search the Scriptures' requires...
it is a hard and patient work.
8. A spirit dependent on the Spirit of God. Since the Spirit inspired the sacred
writers, who better than Him to enlighten the mind of those who approach with a sincere heart to
study the Word. This does not mean that a believer can, by this willing spirit, have the
unique and true interpretation. This is going beyond what the illumination of the Spirit is.

ACADEMIC QUALITIES
One of the problems with some believers is the rejection of academic training, thinking
that decreases dependence on God. However, it is necessary to understand the need for the
academic as support tools. There are aspects in the Word of God that require the use
of the auxiliary sciences to capture and understand the sense and meaning of the studied passage. Among
the auxiliary sciences we can point out:
1.1 Biblical archaeology.
1.2 Linguistics.
1.3 Biblical Anthropology.
1.4 Philosophy.
1.5 Biblical Ethnography.

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1.6 Others
2. It is important to emphasize that these are tools that assist the interpreter of the Word, never
they can be an end in themselves.
3. In addition to this, it is necessary to use specialized literature on the subject being studied.
example, in order to understand the dates of composition of the books of the Bible, it is necessary to have a
Biblical introduction that encompasses these data resulting from specialized research.
on the topic.

INTELLECTUAL QUALITIES

Every student of the Word of God must have an open mind and be willing to listen to what
God says in His Word.
2. Considering that hermeneutics is a working tool for healthy interpretation and
coherent of the biblical text, it is necessary to have the ability to apply correctly the
principles and basic norms of this science of the study of the Word of God.
3. Some necessary qualities are the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate facts, etc.

TOOLS FOR BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION

1. As hermeneutics is a social science, it is essential to have a minimum set of

tools to develop a correct and adequate interpretation of the text.
It is essential to point out that these are TOOLS, therefore it should not be considered as
If it were the reason for the study of hermeneutics, it would be a common mistake that those who may fall into.
it begins in the study of the Word, it's to trust more than necessary in the tools than in the
illuminating work of the Holy Spirit.
It is necessary to point out that in the pursuit of spirituality, all types of tools are rejected, under
pretext that the "Spirit teaches me everything I need to know" Both positions are wrong and
they can produce distortions in the study of the Word.
4. The minimum material for every biblical student is:
4.1 A commentary on the Bible. To begin, it can be a commentary on the entire Bible in one to two
tomes.
4.2 Brief concordance of the Bible.
4.3 Various versions of the Bible
4.3.1 Reina Valera Revision 1960. United Bible Societies.
4.3.2 Reina Valera Revision 1995. United Bible Societies.
4.3.3 Jerusalem Bible Editorial Desclée de Brouwer, Bilbao 1967.
4.3.4 New Spanish Bible Paulines Editions, Madrid, 1972.
4.3.5 Popular Version: God Speaks Today. United Bible Societies.
4.3.6 Bible of the Day. Paraphrase of the Bible.
4.3.7 Bover Cantera Bible.
4.3.8 Nácar Colunga Bible.
4.3.9 Latin American Bible.
4.3.10 New International Version (NIV)
4.3.11 Ecumenical Version Bible.
4.3.12 Bible Torres de Amat version.
4.3.13 Bible version of the Americas
4.4 Bible Dictionary.
4.5 Bible Atlas.
4.6 Biblical grammars, Hebrew and Greek.
4.7 Theological Dictionary.
4.8 Reference books on.
4.8.1 4.8.1 Biblical archaeology.

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4.8.2 Biblical Ethnography.

4.8.3 Biblical history.
4.8.4 Biblical culture.
4.8.5 Biblical Sociology etc.
4.9 Biblical Introduction.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

What kind of understanding can people who have not been born again acquire while studying the
Bible?
2. What is the most important quality to be able to interpret the Word of
God
3. What is the greatest danger of relying on hermeneutic work tools?
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4. What practical steps should be taken to acquire books that help in work?
hermeneutic?

THE LIGHTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The illumination of the Holy Spirit is the powerful work of the Spirit of God through which
The disciple receives, by grace, the ability to understand the Word. This enlightenment is the opening of the
Understanding the reality of the Word Psalms 119:18 Open my eyes, and I will see the wonders.
of your law.
2. The illumination of the Holy Spirit is a necessity for every man. 2 Corinthians 4:4-6; 1 Corinthians
Ephesians 1:17
3. God has provided that this reality be through the Holy Spirit John 14:26 But the Comforter,
the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will
he will remember everything I have told you.
4. However, lighting is not an automatic process. It occurs through diligent study of
the Word of God. John 5: 39 Search the Scriptures; for you think that in
they have eternal life; and they are the ones who testify about me; It is impossible to be enlightened
without the perseverant study of the Word.
5. What is the prerequisite to receive the illumination of the Holy Spirit through the study of the
Word of God? John 7:17 He who wants to do the will of God will know if the doctrine is
from God, or if I speak on my own. It is difficult to receive enlightenment, if the disciple is in
open disobedience to the will revealed in the Word.
6. It is necessary to make a clear distinction between two different concepts.
6.1. Illumination is not inspiration. Inspiration is the process by which the Word of
God has no errors of any kind. It is a unique, unrepeatable, and conclusive action.
6.2. Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit that occurs to the extent that the disciple studies.
with diligence the Word of God. Illumination is of a universal nature, that is to say, every believer
you can enjoy this work, it is growing, as the disciple studies and obeys the
word, in this measure is illuminated by the Spirit.

THE HERMENEUTICAL RULES

INTRODUCTION: Hermeneutics as a science and art has a series of principles through which
which is possible to properly interpret the portion of the Word of God that is placed in
consideration. Each principle presented is the product of the work of hundreds of years and men who
they put everything they had into being able to have these principles that are of inestimable help in the
study of the Word.

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BASIC PRINCIPLE
The scripture is explained by the scripture itself.

This principle declares that the Bible is its own interpreter.

The Bible itself contains the basic elements for its own interpretation.
1.2 This means that when studying any passage of the Bible, one must necessarily read the
other verses that are directly related to the one being examined
1.3 These verses are called 'PARALLEL PASSAGES' Example:
1.3.1 Matthew 3:13-17 and Mark 1:9-11 refer to the baptism of Jesus
1.4 There are other passages that have their own explanation, such as the case of some of the
parables taught by the Lord Jesus Matthew 13:3-8 whose interpretation is given in Matthew
13:18-23
This is the basic and fundamental principle upon which all hermeneutic work rests and the
your doctrine.
2.1 When this principle is not considered, interpretative errors occur, which bring
as a consequence errors and false doctrines and personal application. For example:
Some take 1 Corinthians 15:29 as a basis to justify baptism for the dead.
2.1.2 John 3:5 is improperly used to justify the regenerating power of baptism
in water.
The doctrine of Catholic nuns is based on the passage from Luke 2:36-38, etc.
3. From this principle, these practical applications are deduced.
3.1 The dark passages are explained by the clear passages.
3.2 All that is essential for salvation and the Christian life is clearly defined and clarified in the
Writings.
3.3 One cannot deduce principles of faith or conduct from passages of obscure or difficult meaning.
understanding.
3.4 The New Testament explains many obscure passages of the Old Testament, regarding their
sense, meaning, and application. For example, the book of Leviticus found in the book of
Hebrews your best comment.

PERSONAL APPLICATION:
1. Search for parallel passages that explain John 1:29.
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b. ……………………………….
c. ……………………………….
d. ……………………………….
e. ……………………………….
2. Which passages explain Matthew 10:34.
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b. ………………………………….
c. ………………………………..

RULE Nº 1 OF HERMENEUTICS
IT IS NECESSARY, AS FAR AS POSSIBLE,
TAKE THE WORDS IN THEIR MEANING AND USUAL AND ORDINARY

Each biblical writer wrote within a specific culture with the purpose that people
understand the message presented. For this reason, these writers used common language and
current, that is to say, they used familiar and easily understandable words.
This implies that the usual and ordinary meaning of a word is the usual and ordinary meaning.
Ejemplo: Río significa río, caballo significa caballo etc.

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It does not mean that every word of the Bible should be interpreted literally.
3.1 Each language and tongue has its own and common forms of expression, which if interpreted
it literally loses the usual and ordinary meaning. This is one of the outstanding characteristics
of the biblical language, whether Hebrew or Greek.
Both Hebrew and Greek have a series of idioms and rhetorical figures such as
parables, similes, symbolic expressions, etc.
3.3 Due to the typical writing style of the Jewish people, the meaning must be taken into account.
figure of the word.
3.4 Examples:
3.4.1 3.4.1 John 6:35 How should the word "Bread" be taken.....................................................
3.4.2 Genesis 6:12 How should the words 'Meat' be taken y
Path
3.4.3 Zacharias 1:69 How should the words 'Horn' be taken y
House
3.4.4 Exodus 12:3 How should the word 'Lamb' be understood?
3.4.5 John 1:29 How should the word 'Lamb' be taken?
4. How can one know the literal or figurative meaning of a word?
4.1 The same text, which can clarify the meaning of the word being studied.
4.1.1 The same text, which can clarify the meaning of the word being studied.
4.1.2 The verses surrounding the studied verse.
4.1.3 Examples:
John 7:38 "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of their belly will flow rivers of water.'"
The term 'Rivers of living water' is explained in the following verse.
7:39 "This he said about the Spirit which they who believed in him were to receive"
Matthew 16:6 "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees..." It is explained in 11, 12.
1 Corinthians 3:1 "I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but as carnal, as
children..."The meaning of carnal and children is explained in verses 3, 4.
4.2 Another way to determine if the language is figurative is to consider the overall context of the
Word.
4.3 The language of a passage is literal when it is impossible to interpret it literally.
to say that if one wants to interpret it literally, the interpretation is absurd or has no clear meaning
for the student of the Word. Examples:
... If you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no
life in you" Wanting to interpret this verse literally is absurd, because
it would determine an anti-biblical cannibalism, therefore its meaning is figurative.
1 Timothy 1:13 "Having been a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an injurious person; but I was received to...
mercy..."This passage is interpreted literally. It does not support another
literal interpretation.
4.3.3 Songs 1:9 "I have compared you, my love, to a mare among Pharaoh's chariots"
The verse should be interpreted as figurative language.
It is important to note that every biblical word can only have one single interpretation. It is
to say, a word cannot be assigned more than one sense or meaning, it should not be assigned two
senses
5.1 However, the same word can have more than one specific application for a situation.
specific.
5.2 Example: the word 'Meat' can have several meanings, a meaning that is determined by
the immediate context or the general teaching of the Word of God. Hence, it cannot be
assign to a specific text all the meanings that can be found in the others
verses. It is not possible to explain all the meanings found in the following passages to a
only passage, just like John 6:53.
1 Corinthians 15:39. ...
Luke 24:39

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Acts 2:26
Ephesians 2:15
Ephesians 5:29
John 1:13
Romans 10:18
Romans 7:25
Galatians 5:16, 17
John 6:53

6. How can one find the meaning of a specific word?

6.1 Through external aids, such as consulting the Spanish dictionary, the dictionary
biblical or a commentary. Through these aids, an appropriate approach can be achieved.
to the sense and meaning of words. However, it is not entirely satisfactory because it leaves out
along the sense of personal discovery.
6.2 Through the personal study of the same Word
6.2.1 Consider how the author uses the word being studied. It is important to note that two
authors can use the same word with two different meanings. Example:
The term "Unclean" has a special meaning in Leviticus 11:26 and another meaning in
Mark 5:8. In this case, the meaning is determined by the immediate context in which
the word in question is written.
The term 'Flesh' has one meaning in Ezekiel 36:26 and another meaning for Paul in
Ephesians 2:3.
6.2.2 Consider the synonyms that are used in the context of the word being studied.
Example:
Proverbs 21:24 The term 'scoffer' is understood by the terms
“Soberbio” “Escarnecedor”.
"The earthly" from Colossians 3:5 is explained by a series of adjectives that describe
what is earthly.
[Link] important warning: This principle helps to avoid spiritualizing the words of a text.
Spiritualizing is wanting to give a figurative meaning to a word that by nature must be
taken in a normal or literal sense.
7.1 It is common to try to give a spiritual meaning to certain words of a text. However, this
it must always be limited and must, due to the demand for truth, be explained to those participating
of a specific teaching. Examples:
The term"Oil" in James 5:14 means what it says: That the sick should be anointed.
with literal oil. But a spiritual meaning can be given to the same word, such as:
The healing anointing of God, the action of the Holy Spirit, etc.
The term"Wine" in Ephesians 5:18 means literal wine, that which was commonly used in the
biblical times (which was a mixture of one part wine to three or four parts water) Without
Embargo, multiple meanings have been given to this term, for example, to everything that
enslaves man or make him lose his equanimity
7.2 This can be given with the meaning of biblical names. An important principle is that the
Biblical names are not only used to distinguish one person from another, but at the same time indicate
personal and individual characteristics of the person who bears the name. Examples:

7.2.1 David: Beloved.

7.2.2 Jacob: Usurper.
7.2.3 Jesus: Savior.
7.2.4 Pablo: Small

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RULE Nº 2 OF HERMENEUTICS
It is necessary to take the words in the meaning.
WHAT DOES THE SET OF THE PHRASE OF THE TEXT INDICATE

1. This principle logically derives from the previous one. Every word of the Bible is immersed in a
immediate context that is the text itself.
Therefore, the meaning of the word is determined by the thought that the author has.
It proposes to communicate. Hence, it is necessary and essential to determine what the idea or
thought of the text and according to this thought determine the meaning of the words that
they compose the text in reference.
It implies that a single general meaning should not be given to a word, as it may have other meanings.
that are determined by the thought communicated by the author.
[Link] guidelines for determining the author's purpose.
4.1Consider the Testament. Basically, the Old Testament is preparation for the
New, while this is the fulfillment of the Old. Example: The word faith has a
special meaning in the Old that differs from the New. In the Old, the term faith has the
connotation of fidelity, loyalty; While in the New Testament its special connotation is to trust.
4.2 Consider the central idea of the book. Example: The central idea of the book of Hebrews is '
better is Christ.
4.3Consider the author of the book. Each author has their own peculiarities, therefore,
use the words according to these. For example: Juan uses the term believe, not in the sense of
an acceptance or mental affirmation of a reality, but in the full sense of trusting in God.
[Link]:
5.1 The meaning of the term faith is determined by the purpose of the text.
Galatians 1:23
Acts 17:31
Romans 14:23
5.1.4 Habakkuk 2:4
Romans 1:17
Ephesians 4:13
5.1.7 Revelation 14:12
5.2 The meaning of the term salvation and its similar terms save, save is determined by the purpose
of the text:
Romans 7:25
Romans 13:11
Matthew 9:32
Exodus 14:30
5.2.5 John 12:27
Acts 2:21
5.2.7 Judas 23
5.3 The meaning of the term blood is determined by the purpose of the text:
Matthew 27:25
Acts 17:26
Ephesians 1:17
Romans 5:9
5.3.5 Genesis 4:10
Leviticus 4:5
Habakkuk 2:12

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RULE NO. 3 OF HERMENEUTICS

IT IS NECESSARY TO CONSIDER THE CONTEXT OF THE PASSAGE

1. The context is the verses before and after the text being studied.
2. Types of context. The context can be:
2.1 Immediate context: These are the verses that immediately surround the text being studied.
2.2 Mediated context: these are the chapters that surround the chapter where the verse is located.
studying.
2.3 Testamentary context. In which will is the text being studied.
2.4 General context, which is that of the entire Bible
The context provides the necessary information to correctly interpret a verse.
specific. Therefore, a text should not be interpreted in isolation from its context, except
from Proverbs, where most verses are independent units. Examples:
3.1 If only John 3:26 is considered, one would conclude that Jesus baptized, but what does the
context? John 4:1, 2
3.2 How is Acts 10:25 explained? ...
3.3 What are the seven candlesticks of Revelation 1:12, 13 ...
4. The context explains the sense and meaning of obscure or difficult words, phrases, sentences, or texts.
interpretation. Examples:
4.1 What does the term mystery in Ephesians 3:4 mean? ...
4.2 What does the elements of the world in Galatians 4:3 mean?
5. The context determines whether the word or text being studied should be interpreted in a way
literal or figurative. Examples:
5.1 How to understand what the Blood of the New Covenant in Matthew 26:27 means?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…..
5.2 How to understand the meaning of the sacrifices in the book of Leviticus?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…..
[Link] warning: Sometimes in the study of the Word of God you will find that the
the author's thought breaks, that is, the sense of logical thought is lost. This is due to
that the author proposes a parenthesis to include a supplementary, complementary idea, etc. Then
After the interruption, continue with the basic thought of the passage:
6.1 The passage is not always in brackets, which makes it easier to identify as a passage of
parenthesis.
6.2 Therefore, one must be careful when reading the scripture, especially to take into account
the punctuation marks, which indicate pauses or variations in thought.
6.3 It should be noted that the division of chapters and verses does not belong to the originals.
They are aids introduced over time to provide greater ease for
find the biblical verses. Consequently, these divisions have not always followed the order
logical thoughts of some chapters and verses.
No biblical passage can be used as the basis for a doctrine if it is not supported.
for the general context of the Word. For example, 1 Cor 3:5-15 is used by Roman Catholics.
to teach dogmatically about the existence of purgatory, when the general context of
the Word does not affirm it.

RULE NO. 4 OF HERMENEUTICS

EVERY BIBLICAL PASSAGE MUST BE INTERPRETED
IN LIGHT OF THE PARALLEL PASSAGES

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1. The passages are those biblical texts that deal with the same theme or incident.
2. Because they are parallel passages, one passage must be interpreted in light of the other. In general,
parallel passage complements, explains or clarifies the sense and meaning of the passage that is being
studying. Examples:
2.1Matthew 14:15-21; Mark 6:35-44; John 6:5-13 are parallel passages because they deal with a single
subject?
Matthew 14:17-21 and Mark 8:5-9 Are they parallel passages because they deal with a single issue?.............
3. There are several types of parallel passages, the most important are:
3.1Apparent parallels: When the words or phraseology are the same:
They can provide a point of help, since the concepts are similar. Matthew 24:43 and
Luke 12:39
………….
The phraseology may be similar but with different concepts. Psalms 91:12 and 1 Peter 2:8
……………………………………………………………………………………………….....
3.2Real parallels: These are those passages where there is similarity in phrasing and concepts.
or the content is the same. Examples:
References to the term 'Son of Man' ...
• The references to the term 'According to the heart of God'...
…………………………………………………………………………..
3.3Word parallels: It is when the same phrase is found in other texts that
allows for a correct interpretation of the studied passage. Examples:
What does the meanMarks of the Lord Jesus
2 Corinthians 4:10
2 Corinthians 11:23
• What does 'Clothed with Christ' mean in Gal. 3:27?
Romans 13:13, 14
Colossians 3:12-14
What does 'According to the heart of God' mean? Acts 13:22
And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever.
But now your kingdom shall not continue; the Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.

3.4Parallels of ideas: It is when the same idea is found in other texts, even if the words used are not the same.
same words. It allows for a complete and accurate understanding of what the Word of God teaches
regarding a specific matter or text Examples:
The sufferings of Paul
2 Corinthians 4:10
2 Corintios 11:23-25.....................................................................................
2 Corintios 6:4-10.........................................................................................
The character of the incarnation:
Filipenses 2:1-11.............................................................................................
Hebrews 2:5-18
About the Lord's Supper. Who should participate in the Supper. According to Catholics
Romans, only the priests can take the wine, based on Matthew 26:27.
1 Corinthians 11:22-29 clarifies this erroneous theological concept that restricts the privilege of everyone.
faithful believer.
About whether Peter is the "Rock" of Matthew 16:18. The following passages clarify the concept:
Matthew 21:42-44: Jesus said to them, 'Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes? Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.'

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
Ephesians 2:20
1 Corinthians 3:10-11

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3.5Parallels of general teachings: They are the parallel passages that deal with the same
general teaching. The very Word of God provides this standard when such expressions are used.
como:”Conforme a los profetas” “Como dice la Escritura” “Por boca de los profetas”etc.
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.

About the resurrection 1 Corinthians 15 and Revelation 20

Matthew 24:1-25:46 and 2 Thessalonians 2
3.6Historical parallels: These are the passages that refer to a single historical event. The most common example is
important is given in the gospels, especially in the synoptics.
3.7Biographical parallels. They are the parallel passages that refer to a character. Example
Abraham Genesis 12ssRomans 4; Galatians 3:15-29.
4. How to find parallel passages? It is important to follow these steps:
4.1 Search in the same chapter.
4.2 Search in the same book.
4.3 Search in the same author.
4.4 Search in the books of the same period
4.5 Search in all the books of the Bible.
One of the easiest ways to pull passages for them is to use the references found in
almost all Bibles, especially in study Bibles. It is important to understand that
these references are the product of the effort of men of God, therefore they may have the
the author's own limitations. These may be:
5.1 Footnotes. It is the most common and is used specially by the Version
Reina-Valera.
5.2 References in the headings of the natural divisions of the passage, used by almost all
the versions of Bibles.
5.3 Thematic references, which are specific to Study Bibles.
[Link] ways to find parallel passages are through concordances. These can be:
6.1 Alphabetical, which are those that list biblical words in alphabetical order, can be
complete or brief.
6.2 Themes, which refer to biblical topics and the passages related to the theme
what is studied.
6.3 Linguistic, those that record, in alphabetical order, the biblical words according to the
language in which they have been written. They can be in Greek or Hebrew, which are the two languages
predominant elements of the Bible.

RULE NO. 5 OF HERMENEUTICS

PRINCIPLES OF HARMONY:
TODOPASAJE MUST BE INTERPRETED ACCORDINGLY
TO THE GENERAL TEACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD

1. The Word of God is a unity of thought, although it has a diversity of themes, all of them
they are in perfect, complete and total harmony.
It implies that a text, passage, or portion of the Bible should not be taken to affirm a doctrine,
teaching or practice that is inconsistent with the entirety of Scripture.
[Link]:
3.1 How to interpret the passage of Matthew 19:16, 17?
Ephesians 2:8, 9.
Romans 3:28
Romans 6:23
Exodus 20:3

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4. Most doctrinal errors originate from the indiscriminate use of isolated texts from the
general context of the Word of God. A common case is that of the Jehovah's Witnesses, who
they take isolated texts to test their pseudo doctrines:

RULE Nº 6 OF HERMENEUTICS
REVIEW THE BASIC GRAMMAR OF THE TEXT,
IF POSSIBLE, IN THEIR ORIGINAL LANGUAGES

1. The Bible has been written respecting the grammatical laws of the languages in which it was written. Whether
Hebrew or Greek, the languages have their own distinctive grammar. For this reason, it is valuable the
study of grammar in its original languages.
2. In the case of not being able to study original grammars, the study of Spanish grammar is valuable.
has adapted in its forms, the typical forms of the original languages. Logically with all
the inherent limitations of a translation. Hence, it is important to consider the basic study of
the basic Spanish grammar to better understand the biblical message.
3. For the purposes of this study, the following will be taken into account: punctuation marks, conjunctions,
the gerunds and the participles, which are the grammatical terms most used in the Bibles
Spanish.
4. Punctuation marks: They are the signs used to separate parts of a discourse, in order to...
to give logic and coherence. Through signs, concepts are clarified and meaning is provided to the
sentence. Example: It's not the same to read "He didn't come" than "No, he came" The first is a negation of
an action, the second is affirmation of the same action. What differentiates one from the other? The
use of a punctuation mark. The main punctuation marks are:
4.1The comma. It is the sign that indicates a brief pause in speech.
4.2The semicolon. It is the sign that indicates a longer pause in the discourse, in general.
indicates an extension of prior thinking.
4.3The colon. This sign is used to separate expressions that explain, summarize or
check a part of the sentence.
4.4The point. A sign that indicates a greater separation of the discourse. It is used to introduce a new
thought or clarification regarding the aforementioned, can also prepare the reader for the phrase
next.
4.5Parentheses. It is the sign used to insert a complementary, explanatory, or
that has no relation to the whole of the sentence.
5. Conjunctions. It is the invariable word that serves to establish a relationship.
grammar and logic between words, phrases or sentences that make up a biblical text. The
conjunctions do not indiscriminately join words but establish a relationship between the parts of the
sentence a logical and understandable process. Examples:
5.1 Join two direct objects: Jesus sent to Peterand Juan. Luke 22:8.
5.2 Join two subjects: JuanAndPeter answered in Acts 4:19.
5.3 Unite two predicates: The body is not a single member, but many.
Conjunctions are Classified:

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Copulative. Yes Join elements or sentences. They fulfill.

the function of joining the parts of the
sentence.
Disjunctions O, you One of the elements or sentences
exclude the other. Fulfills the function of
option.
Distributives. Now, yes, good Combine elements or sentences that
alternate. They serve the function of
equivalence.
Explanatory. That is to say The second sentence or element clarifies
the first. It fulfills the function
clarification.
Adversatives. But, more, rather, on the contrary, withoutContrasts two elements u
embargo, nevertheless sentences. They serve the function of
opposition.
Juxtaposed. Run, jump, fly Join elements or sentences by
a comma. It serves the function of
equality.
Causalities. Because, already, well, like, that They explain the cause of the action
principal. It fulfills the role of
causality.
Consecutive. Then, therefore, thus, so They express the consequence that links to
two sentences. It serves the function of
consequence.

5.4 Through the following examples classify the types of conjunctions:

5.4.1 2 Corinthians 6:8
Mark 14:36
Romans 6:11
Genesis 17:15
5.4.5 Matthew 5:17
Mark 14:36
Romans 6:14
Ephesians 2:13
5.4.9 John 1:10

6. Gerunds. It is one of the non-personal forms of the verb that presents the idea that the action
It is being done. It is recognized by its endings 'ando' and 'iendo'. Generally, they fulfill
the function of adverb. Modifying the main verb.
7. The participles. It offers the idea of a completed action. It is recognized by the ending 'ado' or
"ido" Generally serves the function of an adjective and in the construction of compound tenses.
of the verb.
8. The infinitive. It expresses an action in a general way. It is recognized by the ending 'ar'.
the main function is that of a noun.
9. Brief study of the Greek verb: Tense, voice, and mood. As mentioned, the N.T. has been written
in the Greek language, which has particularities that are not expressed in all their complexity in the
Spanish translations. For this reason, it is important to have a minimum knowledge of grammar.
Greek, especially the verbs, which are the heart of all language, in order to grasp more clearly
amplitude, the meaning of the passage being studied.
9.1The verb: expresses action, which are the most important elements of the sentence and at the same time,
One of the most important factors for the correct interpretation of a passage (The first
An element for a correct interpretation is the careful consideration of the context.

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9.2Main characteristics of Greek verbs: The main ones are:

Time, Voice, Mode.
9.3Indicates the time and type of action performed.
9.3.1 Continuing action:
Present tense denotes an action that is still ongoing. John 15:4 'Like the'
A branch cannot bear fruit unless it remains.
remaining) in the vine, so you, if you do not remain (They keep remaining)
in me
Imperfect tense denotes continuous action in the past John 18:18 'The servants...'
they had lit a fire... they were warming themselves
9.3.2 Complete action with continuous effects:
Perfect time Completed action in the past with results that continue in the
Present. John 15:3 "You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you"
•Pluperfect time Completed action in the past with results that still
they continue in the past. John 9:22 'For the Jews had already agreed...'
9.3.3 Full action:
•Aorist Tense: Completed Action Indicates an action that has already been performed, without taking into account

count its duration.

• Future tense Indefinite action that will take place in the future. It indicates a
continuous or completed action in the future. John 15:7 'It will be done to you' John 15:8 'And
be my disciples
9.4Voice. It shows the relationship of the subject with the action.
9.4.1Active voice. Indicates that it is the subject who performs the action. John 15:2 "In this is
glorified my Father
9.4.2 Voice media. Indicates a reflexive action, in which the subject performs the action and participates.
of its effects. (This voice is characteristic of the Greek language) John 15:26 "The Spirit of Truth,"
which proceeds from the Father
9.5Mode. It shows how the action was related to reality, from the point of view of the one
speak.
9.5.1Indicative mood: Declarative or assertive mood. It is the affirmation of a fact that,
From the point of view of the speaker, it is presented as a reality. This way simply
affirms the reality of the fact. John 15:6 "was thrown out... and it withered; and they gather them...
burning... setting fire.
9.5.2 Imperative mood: It is an order or invitation. The will of others is imposed.
and others, obedience to the order. It is used to denote prohibition and authority. John 15:4,
20 "Stay... Remember."
9.5.3Subjunctive or probability mode. Involves some doubt regarding the reality of the
action from the speaker's point of view. It expresses uncertainty or an action that
could or should be carried out.

RULE No. 7 OF HERMENEUTICS

PRINCIPLES OF DISTINCTION:
DISTINGUISHING REALITIES AS GOD DOES

1. One of the most common problems when studying the Word of God is the confusion of things,
giving some the sense and interpretation that belong to another. Example: Apply a principle
everyday behavior of the A.T. towards the believers of the N.T.
2. And there it is important to recognize the distinction that the Word itself makes:
2.1 Distinction between God's creatures and the children of God.
2.2 Distinction between the disciple's position before God and their daily conduct.
2.3 Distinction between salvation and rewards.
2.4 Distinction between Jews, church, and Gentiles.

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[Link] between the creatures of God and the children of God. All living beings are creatures of
God, because God created them for Himself. However, only those who have established a relationship
personal with Him through Jesus Christ are children of God. Acts 17:26-29 John 1:12; Galatians 3:26.
[Link] between the disciple's position before God and their daily conduct. The position has
what to see with what is the disciple permanently before God by the work of grace. This
position is unchangeable and indestructible. Ephesians 1:6. This position depends on the perfect work of
Jesus. The conduct of the believer is related to whether the disciple walks in the flesh or in the
Spirit.
5. Distinction between salvation and rewards. Salvation is a gratitude gift given to all the
fishermen who repent and recognize Jesus as the Lord of their lives. Luke 19:10; 5:32.
No sinner receives rewards for the good works they do. Isaiah 64:6. This means
that no sinner can earn a reward. However, the disciples receive rewards,
What are the divine rewards for the works done for God. Ephesians 2:8, 9; 1 Corinthians 3:12-14.
Salvation is a real position in the present, the rewards are a future reality. Salvation does not
One can get lost while the rewards can be lost.
[Link] between Jews, Church, and Gentiles. 1 Corinthians 10:32.
6.1The Jews without the people are direct descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by the flesh. None
Another descendant of Esa and Israel is the Jewish people.
The Jews are also called Hebrews Genesis 14:13.
They are also called Israel Genesis 35:10 because it is the name that God gave to Jacob.
6.2 The gentiles are all the people who are not Jewish by heritage. One of the names with which they are
they know is 'The Nations'.
6.3 The church is neither Jewish nor Gentile, meaning the national origin of those who belong to it is not of concern.
comprise Ephesians 2:11-19.
The church is a new creation of God, which can be made up of Jews or
gentiles.
The church is not found in the Old Testament as a formed institution, it is the new work.
performed through the perfect work of Jesus.
God speaks very little of the Gentiles, except when they are in direct relation to the people.
Jew. What stands out in the Bible is the necessary distinction between the Jewish people and the
church as the new creation of God.
6.3.1 Scheme of God's Dealings:
Gen. 1:11 God deals with the Gentiles.
From Genesis 12 to the Gospel of John, God deals with the Jews.
From the book of Acts to the present (Revelation chapter 4), God deals with the church.
From Revelation 4 onwards, the Church is not on Earth, it is participating in the judgment.
of works preparing for the Wedding of the Lamb
From Revelation 4 to chapter 19, God deals with Israel and the gentiles and with the
believers who remain after the rapture.
From Revelation 20 to eternity, God deals with the Church

RULE Nº 8 OF HERMENEUTICS
PRINCIPLES OF THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST

This principle declares that Jesus Christ is the central theme of the entire Bible and that teachings can be found.
of Him in all the books of the Bible.
2. Jewish scholars divided the Old Testament into three main divisions Luke 24:44, Christ
I affirm that each of these spoke of Him:
2.1 The Law of Moses.
2.2 The prophets.
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3. Examples:
3.1 In the Law of Moses. Genesis 3:15 contains the promise of the Seed of the Woman, of which
the Redeemer would come.
3.2 In the prophets. Isaiah 9:6 contains the first reference to the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. Apart from
it describes the character, person, and work of the Messiah.
3.3 In the psalms. Psalms 22:1, 16-18 when comparing this passage with Matthew 27:35, 46 we notice that it
refers to the crucifixion of Jesus
[Link] IN EVERY BOOK OF THE BIBLE.
4.1 Genesis - Christ, the creator and the Seed of the Woman (1:1; 3:15).
4.2 Exodus – The Lamb of God, sacrificed for sinners (chapter 12)
4.3 Leviticus - Our High Priest (The entire book)
4.4 Numbers - The Star of Jacob (24:17)
4.5 Deuteronomy - The Prophet like Moses (18:15)
4.6 Joshua – The Prince of the Army of the Lord (5:13-15)
4.7 Judges – The Messenger of Jehovah (6:11-24)
4.8 Rut - The Close Relative (Chapter 3)
4.9 I Y II Samuel – The undervalued and rejected King (I Samuel 16:19)
4.10 I and II Kings; I and II Chronicles – The Lord of heaven and earth (whole history)
4.11Esdras – The Fulfiller and the Preacher of the law (7:10)
Nehemiah - The Intercessor and Builder (1:11; 2:20)
4.13 Esther – Our Mordecai and Liberator (4:13,14; 10:3)
4.14 Job – The resurrected and awaited Redeemer (19:24-27)
4.15 Psalm 1 – The Blessed Man
4.16 Psalm 2 – The Son of God
4.17 Psalm 8 - The Son of Man
4.18Psalm 22 – The Crucified
Psalm 23 – The Good Shepherd
4.20 Psalm 24 - The Triumphant King
4.21 Psalm 72 - The Ruling King
4.22 Psalm 150 – The Director of Praise
4.23 Proverbs - Wisdom personified (chapter 8)
4.24Ecclesiastes – The Forgotten Wise Man (9:14-16)
4.25Songs – The Beloved (2:16)
Isaiah 4.26 - The Suffering Servant; Our Substitute (52:13-53:12)
4.27 Jeremiah - The Righteous Branch (23:5,6)
4.28 Lamentations – The Man of sorrows (1:12-18)
4.29 Ezekiel - The Man Sitting on the Throne (1:26)
Daniel - The Cut Stone
4.31Oseas - The greater King of David (3:5)
4.32 Joel - The Lord of kindness (2:18,19)
4.33Amós – The one who rescues Israel (3:12)
4.34Obadiah – The Liberator of the Remnant (vers. 17,21)
4.35 Jonah - El Salvador buried and resurrected (chapter 2)
Micah - The Eternal Lord (5:2)
Nahum – The Fortress in the Day of Distress (1:7)
4.38 Habakkuk – The Anchor of our faith (2:4; 3:18)
4.39 Zephaniah – The Judge and the purifier in the midst of Israel (3:5; 15)
Haggai – The Desire of All Nations (2:7)
4.41 Zechariah - The Branch (3:8)
Malachi – The Sun of Righteousness (4:2)
Matthew – The King of the Jews (2:2; 27:11)
4.44 Marcos - The servant of Jehovah (the whole book)
4.45 Lucas – The Perfect Son of Man (3:38; 4:1-13)

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4.46 Juan – The Son of God (1:1)

4.47Acts – The Ascended Lord (1:8,9)
Romans - Our Righteousness
4.491 Corinthians - The First Fruits of the Resurrection (15:20)
4.502 Corinthians – The Sin Done for Us (5:21)
Galatians - The End of the Law 3:10,13
Ephesians - our Armor (6:11-18)
Philippians - Our Sufficiency and Strength (4:13,19)
4.54Colossians – The Preeminent Being (1:18,19)
4.551 Thessalonians – The Coming Lord (4:15-18)
4.562 Thessalonians - The Expected Judge of the World (1:7-9)
4.571 Timothy – The only Mediator between God and men (2:5)
4.582 Timothy – the Rewarder of the Faithful (4:8)
4.59Titus – our great God and Savior Jesus Christ (2:13)
Philemon – The Father's Companion (version 17:19)
4.61 Hebrews - The Fulfillment of Types; Author, Finisher of Faith (10:11,12; 12:2)
4.62Santiago – The Lord of hosts (5:4)
4.631 Pedro - The Topic of the Prophecies of the Old Testament (1:10,11)
4.642 Pedro – The Lord of great patience (3:9)
4.651 Juan - The Word of Life (1:1)
4.662 Juan – The Target of the Antichrist (vers. 7)
4.673 Juan – The Truth personified (vers. 3,4)
4.68 Judas - The Security of the Believer (verses 24, 25)
4.69 Apocalypse – The King of kings, and the Lord of lords (19:11-16)

RULE Nº 9 OF HERMENEUTICS
PRINCIPLES OF DOUBLE REFERENCE

The principle of double reference states that a passage can refer to a person, a thing, or a
primary event and at the same time a person, a thing or secondary event.
1.1 Primary is thefirst person, thing or event referred to in the passage.
1.2 Secondary means the second person, thing, or event referred to by the same passage.
It does not mean that it is less important than the primary one, but that it is secondary in relation to the
interpretation of the passage.
2. Examples of the principle of double reference:
Hosea 11:1
2.1.1 God refers to Israel as a boy and as His son. In this passage, God calls to
Israel from Egypt. This passage, in its primary reference, refers to the occasion when God
I freed your people from the slavery of Egypt
In Matthew 2:13-15 is the secondary reference. The prophecy " From Egypt I called to
my son" refers to Jesus Christ. This event occurred when Jesus' family returned from
Egypt after the death of Herod. This is the secondary reference of the same.
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.
Do not consider it a hardship to release your fellow Israelites who have sold themselves to you; they have served you six years. You must let them go free in the seventh year. And when you release them, do not send them away empty-handed. Supply them liberally from your flock, your threshing floor and your winepress. Give to them as the Lord your God has blessed you.
2.2.1 In this passage, God promises to raise up a prophet who would guide the people of Israel to the
conquest of Canaan. The first reference to what this passage refers to is Joshua.
The events reported in the book of Joshua demonstrate this clearly.
2.2.2 But this same passage is used by Peter in Acts 3:20-23 to refer to Jesus Christ.
as the Prophet par excellence. This is the secondary reference.
Ezekiel 28:12-17:
2.3.1 This passage refers primarily to the king of Tyre, a real person who ruled.
one of the cities of ancient times.

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2.3.2 But at the same time, upon carefully studying this passage, it is found that it not only refers to
not only to the human king of Tyre, but there is also a reference to Satan.

RULE Nº 10 OF HERMENEUTICS
PRINCIPLE OF FIRST MENTION

This principle teaches that the first mention of a topic, issue, or person holds the key to
understand it in the rest of the Word of God. Hence, we can understand a theme, issue or
character when carefully reviewing the first mention of such a topic. That is, the first mention is
key to understand the topic, issue, or person.
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Genesis 3:1 is the first mention of Satan in the Bible. This first mention refers to his
nature: Cunning.
Genesis 3:1 contains the first words of Satan:Has God really said that you must not
Do you eat from the tree? This shows that Satan's basic activity is to oppose the Word of
God.
Genesis 3:4 mentions the first lie in the Bible, and it came from the lips of Satan.
show the fundamental method of its actions: The lie in all its forms and manners.
2.4 Matthew 4:3 we find the first words of Satan in the N.T. 'If you are the Son of God, say...'
showing again the character of Satan, opposing the Word of God that Jesus was
Beloved Son, in whom God is well pleased.
Luke 2:49 is the first words of Jesus:Being in your Father's business and this is the
key to his entire life and ministry.

RULE NO. 11 OF HERMENEUTICS

PRINCIPLE OF THE INTERVAL

1. This principle states that in certain passages, two events are mentioned that are separated by a
long interval, which is not mentioned. Not understanding this principle means that two are interpreted
events or occurrences as simultaneous or successive, when in reality there is a period of
time between the two.
2. Examples:
2.11 Peter 1:10-11 Between suffering and glory there is a long period.
2.2 Luke 1:31-33 of the events related to Jesus: His birth, separated by an interval of
his reign over Israel.
2.3 John 5:28, 29 mentions two resurrections as if they were simultaneous, but the general context
of the Word indicates a time of separation between both.

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