How do you actually understand the Bible — not just read it?

In this episode of Word Nerds, Lily and Silas dive into the words behind the Word. They talk about why context matters, how people can read the same verse and walk away with totally different meanings, and why the Bible wasn’t written in English in the first place.

They break down what “context” really means, explain the difference between reading Scripture carefully versus reading it casually, and introduce beginner-friendly tools for studying Greek and Hebrew without feeling overwhelmed. Along the way, they look at verses that sound strange (or even funny) when taken out of context — and show why meaning changes when you slow down and read responsibly.

If you’ve ever felt confused by the Bible, frustrated by conflicting interpretations, or curious about original languages and word studies, this episode is for you.

If you want to go deeper, here's a list of Lily's favorite resources:

• How to Read the Bible for All its Worth- Gordon D Fee

• No More Boring Bible Study – Faith Womack

• Bible Knowledge Commentary Walvood & Zuch ( kinda expensive so just use free commentaries on Bible hub)

• Tyndale Bible Dictionary 

• New Ungers Bible Dictionary

• Faith Womack’s YouTube channel (Bible nerd)