I will say this, I am taken aback and frankly appalled by you challenging my, or anyone's belief in the Bible over a trivial thing,
Please forgive my apparent disrespect; I say this sincerely. It clearly came off as challenging you and I didn’t mean it in that spirit; I take it for granted that you do respect the Bible and more importantly the God who inspired it. I see why you felt affronted and I apologize.
The translation of the Bible I used above was the ESV. I’d contend that we know Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew and have scholars who can translate them and when seeking answers to questions such as these lean upon sources that are most literal in their translation.
Grace & peace to you and yours Ricky,
Efw
