Common Mistakes When Entering Verses
Posted on February 28, 2010
There are two common mistakes that we've noticed when people enter new memory verses:
- Quotation Marks - please do not omit quotation marks. It is understandably tempting to omit the single sided quotation marks but they should be included as they are part of the text
- 'LORD' vs 'Lord' - I don't remember the exact difference but in Old Testament verses we frequently see 'LORD' entered as 'Lord'. These two terms are different and it's important to enter them correctly. Fortunately, everything is case-insensitive when you're memorizing so you won't be tested on the difference!
We are not being pedantic on this front. All the major translations' copyright restrictions require identical punctuation and spelling so we eventually correct every verse to match the given translation.
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Laurel says:
02/28/10 at 18:43:24
here's another page that explains more about the difference:
http://www.gotquestions.org/LORD-GOD-Lord-God.html
RiverJordan says:
07/07/10 at 03:50:53
For those who have a restricted Internet (like me):
Lord is the English translation of the Hebrew word 'Adonai' or 'Adon.' It means "Ruler" or "Possessor." The name 'Adonai' testifies of God as the possessor of, and ruler over, all things, including man. It speaks of God's power over nature and creation. In, I think, all translations this name is printed as "Lord."
LORD is the English translation of the Hebrew word 'Yahweh' or 'Jehovah' and it means "I am that I am." This is the most personal and special name of God for it speaks of God as being unchangeable and eternally faithful. This true for all of creation, but this name especially points to God's remaining faithful to His people and unchangeable in His mercy toward them. God remains true to His covenant promises –– He will deliver His people. He will save them from their sins. He is what He is, and will be what He is forever. "I am that I am." The name 'Yahweh' or 'Jehovah' is written as 'LORD' with all capital letters in most versions.
I adapted that from my Sunday School book (by James W. Beeke).