used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
cautionsnounUS /ˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “caution” — the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
contextsnounUS /ˈkɑːnteksts/
plural of “context” — discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
discrepanciesnounUS /dɪˈskrepənsiz/
plural of “discrepancy” — a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
expoundedverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/
past form of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
set up or found
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
interpretersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətərz/
plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
the force of workers available
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
preconceivedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
rhetoricaladjectiveUS /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to rhetoric
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading By such men a rhetorical illustration, a poetical figure, a local or temporary instruction, are made to form points of faith or positive rules of practice.
tenetnounUS /ˈtenət/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
textsnounUS /teksts/
plural of “text” — the words of something written
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
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From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
urgesnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “urge” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unskilful interpreters separate texts from their contexts, or they found doctrines on obscure passages, explaining away those plain ones by which the more difficult should be expounded, and overlooking those cautions by which the Holy Spirit guards against exaggeration.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Each sect prefers some portion of Christian doctrine to the whole, and urges its favourite tenet to an undue extreme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We look into Scripture to confirm our preconceived notions, not with a reverent desire of learning the truth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Shall I weary you if I point out whence arise these discrepancies of opinion?
