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‹ σῴζω › — the Greek term meaning “to save,” “to rescue,” “to heal,” or “to preserve.”

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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.

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Words rarely carry just one meaning. “Save” in Scripture can mean heal, rescue, preserve—or eternal salvation—depending on context. Misreading lexical range leads to confusion, as even Jesus’ disciples discovered. Letting context guide us protects the author’s intent and opens us to God’s transforming word.

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The Problems of Allegorical Interpretation

When allegorical interpretation ignores grammar, history, and authorial intent, it breeds chaos—overloading words, merging unrelated contexts, and inventing hidden codes. The result is subjective “truth” that weakens Scripture’s authority. Here’s how these errors work—and what to do instead.

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