In the following Scripture, notice carefully the words “is,” “able,” “abound” and “sufficiency.”
2 Cor 9:8
8And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (KJV)
This verse seems to give this meaning: “God” is the subject of the sentence. Second, “is” appears to function as a linking verb. Third, “able” appears to function as an adjective describing one of the characteristics of God.
The Greek text, however, gives it a totally different meaning. “God” is the subject of the sentence. “Is” does not function as a linking verb. As a matter of fact, “is” does not appear in the Greek text at all. It was added by the translators to smooth out the meaning and make it easier to understand what this verse actually says.
Furthermore, “able” is not an adjective at all. It is a verb, the meaning of which, is “power.” Our word “dynamite” comes from this same Greek word for...