Definition: The word "ambiguity" in the New King James Version (KJV) translates to "misinterpretation or lack of understanding." This term can refer to both a situation where something is being misinterpreted, such as when someone speaks differently from what they mean by it, and also a confusion or inability to understand another person's point of view. The meaning of the word in the Bible varies. For instance, in the Old Testament, "ambiguity" refers to the difficulty in interpreting the commands given to Moses; for example, concerning the golden calf (Num. 15:26-32). The phrase "a perplexing mystery" is used by Jesus in Matt. 7:11 to describe a man's confusion over what he had been taught. In the New Testament, however, ambiguity refers more broadly, and it can also refer to differences between one's beliefs or opinions and those of others. It arises from disagreements among Christians about the nature of God and the nature of sin in their lives (John 14:6). In this context, "ambiguity" is often used metaphorically, implying a lack of clear understanding. The term "ambiguity" can also refer to other situations where knowledge or understanding is lacking due to human error. For example, in the Book of Job, David's wife's question about the meaning of life leads him into a confusion that he does not know the answer to (Job 1:9-15). The passage uses the word "ambiguity" metaphorically to represent this situation where God allowed the ignorance of his wife. Overall, the concept of ambiguity is deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments, representing a situation where people's understanding or knowledge of certain facts is incomplete.
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