This is another case of two concepts being joined by “and” where one expresses the main idea and the other acts as an adverbial or adjectival modifier (a figure called hendiadys). Jeremiah 8:6 tn Heb“What have I done?” The addition of the word “wrong” is implicit in the context...
Are we all doomed to destruction? God’s heart was broken when mankind broke His law. Mankind could not be forgive by removing God’s law. For God’s law of love cannot be changed as it is as eternal as God’s character. Because God is merciful and all loving, He sought to redeem ...
The addition of the word “wrong” is implicit in the context and is supplied in the translation for clarity. The rhetorical question does not function as a denial of wrongdoing, but rather as contrite shock at one’s own wrongdoing. It is translated as a declaration for the sake of ...