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the metaphorical illustration of Occam’s Razor and the law of parsimony in Biblical hermeneutics.

Stylized illustration of an elderly archaeologist carefully excavating an ancient stone slab engraved with the Greek word περισσεύω (perisseuō).

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Words in Their World

Word studies can clarify Scripture—or badly distort it. This article shows how to move beyond dictionary shortcuts by tracing a word’s lemma, lexical range, and contextual use, so the word is heard in its own sentence, argument, book, and world.

Vector-style cartoon illustration of two birds butting heads in confrontation. On the left, a purple pigeon with a neutral expression; on the right, a yellow parrot with magenta accents and an angry expression. Small orange lines above their heads emphasize tension. Outlined in thick black lines with bold flat colors, the design has a playful sticker-like style on a transparent background.

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Pigeons and Parrots

When reading Scripture, the plain sense is usually the safest ground. Yet too often we chase exotic interpretations—“parrots” instead of “pigeons.” Occam’s Razor reminds us: avoid stacking assumptions. God’s Word transforms us best when we let context, not speculation, guide its meaning.

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