The concept of "interpreted" in the Bible often refers to the act of explaining or translating words, dreams, visions, or messages from God so that they can be understood by others. This process is crucial in the biblical narrative, as it allows divine communication to be accessible to human understanding.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, interpretation is prominently featured in the accounts of Joseph and Daniel, both of whom were gifted by God with the ability to interpret dreams. Joseph's ability to interpret dreams is first seen in Genesis 40, where he interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker while in prison. Later, in Genesis 41, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams, which foretold seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Joseph attributes his ability to interpret to God, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer" (Genesis 41:16).

Similarly, Daniel is known for his interpretation of dreams and visions. In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream, and Daniel, through divine revelation, is able to interpret it. Daniel acknowledges that the interpretation comes from God, stating, "There is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries" (Daniel 2:28). Daniel's interpretations often reveal God's sovereignty and future events concerning kingdoms and rulers.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, interpretation is often associated with the gift of tongues and prophecy. The Apostle Paul addresses the need for interpretation in the context of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12-14. He emphasizes that speaking in tongues should be accompanied by interpretation so that the church may be edified: "If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret" (1 Corinthians 14:27). This ensures that the message is understood and beneficial to the congregation.

The New Testament also records instances where Jesus interprets the meaning of parables and Old Testament scriptures to His disciples. For example, in Luke 24:27, after His resurrection, Jesus explains to the disciples on the road to Emmaus the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures, interpreting the prophecies that pointed to His suffering and glory.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in interpretation, as He is the one who reveals and illuminates the truth of God's Word to believers. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would guide His followers into all truth (John 16:13). The Spirit's work in interpretation is essential for understanding the deeper spiritual truths contained in Scripture.

Conclusion

In summary, interpretation in the Bible is a divinely enabled process that allows individuals to understand and communicate God's messages. Whether through dreams, visions, or the spoken word, interpretation serves to reveal God's will and purposes to His people, ensuring that His messages are clear and comprehensible.(imp. & p. p.) of Interpret.993. Boanerges -- Boanerges, an epithet applied to the two sons of ...
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The Field and the Treasure Interpreted.
... Book X. 5. The Field and the Treasure Interpreted. And here we must inquire
separately as to the field, and separately as to the ...
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The Parable Interpreted is the Light of These views.
... Book X. 8. The Parable Interpreted is the Light of These Views. Now, having
collected these things out of dissertations about stones ...
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The Title "Word" is to be Interpreted by the Same Method as the ...
... Book I. 23. The Title "Word" Is to Be Interpreted by the Same Method as
the Other Titles of Christ. The Word of God is Not a Mere ...
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Whether Doubts Should be Interpreted for the Best?
... OF JUDGMENT (SIX ARTICLES) Whether doubts should be interpreted for the best? Objection
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... Piece XVII. You see how Daniel interpreted to Nabuchodonosor the dominion of
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Accordingly, as the Prophet Interpreted the Matter, the Image ...
... Book II. Chapter III. Accordingly, as the prophet interpreted the matter,
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This vision Interpreted by Tertullian of the Resurrection of the ...
... Chapter XXX."This Vision Interpreted by Tertullian of the Resurrection
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Obscure Passages are to be Interpreted by those which are Clearer.
... Book III. Chapter 26."Obscure Passages are to Be Interpreted by Those
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... Because there is not a single Scripture in the Church Epistles which, rightly
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Interpreted (19 Occurrences)
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Translated (15 Occurrences)
... forth a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;" which is, being interpreted,
"God with us." (See NAS). Mark 5:41 Taking the child ...
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Accommodation (1 Occurrence)
... This excludes the indeterminate and arbitrary exegesis of any passage It must be
interpreted with precision and in accordance with recognized laws of ...
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Upharsin (1 Occurrence)
... Teqel, on the contrary, is interpreted as coming from two roots: the first, teqal,
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Tekel (2 Occurrences)
... Teqel, on the contrary, is interpreted as coming from two roots: the first, teqal,
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Mene (2 Occurrences)
... Teqel, on the contrary, is interpreted as coming from two roots: the first, teqal,
"to weigh," and the second, qal, "to be light or wanting" (Hebrew qalal ...
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Immanuel (3 Occurrences)
... collectively. The omen would then become an easily interpreted threat, referring
to the overthrow of Judah rather than that of her enemies. ...
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Virginity (12 Occurrences)
... But in New Testament times the Jews never interpreted the verse as a prediction
of a virgin-birth-a proof that the Christian faith did not grow out of this ...
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Life-guard (5 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:12 And there was there with us a Hebrew youth, a bondman of the captain
of the life-guard, to whom we told them, and he interpreted to us our dreams ...
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Interpret (27 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:12 There was with us there a young man, a Hebrew, servant to the captain
of the guard, and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams. ...
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