David,
I can only report the facts as I find them. The probability of the KJV
centring so powerfully on _Praise_ and _Blessing_ must be exceedingly
low. However, it is for each of us to decide what significance to assign
to these data - bearing in mind, of course, that they represent but one
facet of the OBC phenomena.
Vernon
bivalve wrote:
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> >It appears that one could now argue for the particular authority of the English KJV in that it achieves, (a) the centrality of the shortest chapter (Ps.117) - an outward appeal, invoking all to praise God, and (b) the centrality (in terms of verses) of a matching inward appeal, encouraging the soul to bless the Lord (Ps.103:1,2).<
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> Are the central chapters and verses of other versions inferior and uninspired? All scripture is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, etc., so the middle chapter and verse in any version is noteworthy.
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> The original edition of the KJV included apocryphal books, though separate from the OT. How does this affect the central chapter? Or is a later revision the authoritative version?
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> Dr. David Campbell
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