BrotherArnold,
One principle that I made foundational for my research was that I would take evidence ONLY from inspired writings, as the Scripture says, "Cease from man, whose breath is in his nostrils:" Isaiah 2:22. Also, "Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm,..." Jeremiah 17:5.
So all uninspired commentaries, I laid aside, and prayed the Father to empty me of any preconceived ideas, as I did not value my own ideas and deductions or the deductions of commentaries, historical or otherwise, unless, of course, they were in support of the plain, written words of the Bible. We are admonished, "...lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5.
BrotherArnold, you said, "...if I’m wrong you can help me." and, "...correct me if I'm wrong."
No human can correct another. Only as Messiah's Holy Spirit turns the light on in the mind and heart, can the Inspired Word do the correction.
"All scripture is given by inspiraton of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for CORRECTION, for instruction in righteousness." 2 Timothy 3:15.
I have to be honest with myself and with you, but I see no light in your presentation. I see human deductions and uninspired commentaries
and Scripture wrested in its meaning.
The only hope any of us have to keep from deceiving ourselves and others is to use only His Word to guide us and pray that His Spirit will enlighten our mind. If we misapply the Word we deceive ourselves.
With brotherly love,
kwolfe@starband.net