Composite References
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When New Testament allusions or references combine two or more older texts in the Hebrew and Greek scriptures, it naturally points out something in common, or contrasting, and creates a connection between them in our minds — that is the intention of the composite reference. It does not, however, justify every connection that we may see between them.
Here are some examples of New Testament composite references to earlier scriptures. They can be used to test whether conclusions should necessarily be drawn from composite references.
Conclusions drawn from composite references
- See links to discussion from Mark 10:2-9
- Bro Ken Gilmore argues against synchronising the "two creation accounts" of Genesis at on his blog: Appealing to Mark 10:6-8 doesn't mean there aren't two divergent creation accounts.
- On the other hand, Bro Peter Heavyside believes that the same two creation texts can be harmonised, relying on Jesus' composite reference in answer to the question about divorce: see Comparing the two accounts of the Creation in Genesis
