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Olivecar Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

On the earth or in the earth?

Hello,

Please tell me the difference between "on the earth" and "in the earth" in these 2 verses in the Bible (King James Version):

1/ Luke 18:7-8:

7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

2/ Psalm 46:10:

10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Thank you!

  

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No real difference is intended. I hope you realize that King James Version is not modern English.

  • No real difference is intended.
  • I hope you realize that King James Version is not modern English.
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No real difference is intended. I hope you realize that King James Version is not modern English.

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