[donfriesen1]

Originally Posted by Bowas

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In that you referenced Jesus and Paul in your defense to read between the lines, (which they did not) Thx, Bowas. My reading between the lines abilities tells me you think we are done.

But plz, perhaps we should digress. Do we use different definitions of 'reading between the lines'?

I'd already given an example which should provide my definition. Could you provide yours, plz, for comparison purposes. Perhaps readers would also be interested in yours. Act 19:15.. And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?.. You are very sharp in providing this reference which relates to both Paul and Jesus in one verse. There can't be too many of these to choose from. My hats off to you, Bowas.

Got the following from the Internet.

"To read between the lines means to find a hidden meaning in what someone says or writes, rather than just looking at the literal words. It is a form of inferential reading where you use context, tone, and cues to understand someone's real feelings or intentions.

Key Aspects of the Phrase
Implied Meaning: Understanding what is suggested rather than what is explicitly stated.
Subtext: Detecting underlying messages, such as dissatisfaction disguised by a polite tone.
Observation: It often involves paying attention to non-verbal cues like body language and voice tone in conversation.

Examples
Work: If a boss says your report was "interesting," you might read between the lines to realize they think it needs significant changes.
Relationships: When someone says they are "fine" while avoiding eye contact, reading between the lines tells you they are actually upset.
Politics: Analysts read between the lines of vague official statements to predict upcoming policy changes."

I asked Ai for a Biblical example. It gave me this, stating it was an outstanding example: Matthew 15.21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” 23 But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.” 24 But He answered and said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 25 Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” 26 But He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” 27 And she said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” 28 Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Ai is often proved wrong. Was it this time, Bowas?