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In Acts 26:24, Paul was being questioned concerning his claim that he had seen the resurrected Jesus. A Roman official with the strange name Porcius Festus blurted out, “Much learning has driven you crazy.” The Greek word for learning in that passage is ”gramma.” That’s what I have always thought about grammar. In my mind, grammar and punctuation are mysteries that drive me crazy.

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on October 31, 2010 at 3:28 pm | Reply wellwateredgarden

Grammar, punctuation and capitalization simply allow us to communicate on a ‘level playing field’ as long as it doesn’t go beyond elemental literacy.
on November 6, 2010 at 3:22 am | Reply themysteryof

I feel like God has given me a lot to write about, but I don’t know if I’ll ever understand the rules of grammar. Some of the stuff I’m trying to communicate is complicated, and my sentence structure is poor sometimes. I felt like I should include an apology on my blog for my lack of writing skills. I regret not paying more attention to this subject in school, but I am trying to learn now.
on February 18, 2011 at 3:24 pm | Reply YAHnitarian #2

Considering the absurd arguments you’ve made from English about the Hebrew grammar, you should consider referencing Gesenius’ Hebrew Grammar:

http://www.archive.org/stream/geseniushebrewgr00geseuoft#page/n3/mode/2up

Since you tried using Elohim as an argument for the “trinity”, you’d do well to read pp. 398-9 on the “pluralis excellentiae”.
on February 18, 2011 at 4:31 pm | Reply themysteryof

YAHnitarian,

I know that the usage of grammar has changed over time, and continues to do so. While grammar is intended to clarify a communication, in some cases it could just as easily obscure the meaning. The original Hebrew, minus the vowel symbols etc., was much different from now. I think we should take all this into account as we seek understanding.
- on February 19, 2011 at 3:30 am | Reply YAHnitarian #2
  
  It still doesn’t change the fact that nearly every one of the 7000 times Elohim is used of YHWH the One God of Yisra’el, it’s modified by a singular verb. Therefore your point, though valid, is moot.
  
  Anyway, I think I’m wasting my time here on this blog. So I bid you shalom and wish you the best of luck on your quest for knowledge and understanding.
on February 21, 2011 at 3:01 pm | Reply themysteryof

YAHnitarian #2,

I thank you for your time, and comments. Shalom.

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