Biblical Hermeneutics

PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL HERMENETICS ; M. M. NINAN
As such the dealings of God with these three groups were different.
D. THE BREACH PRINCIPLE:
Interpretation of a certain verse or passage in Scripture needs the acceptance of breaches,
either breaches of promise or breaches of time. The breach principle assumes that once a
privilege is given to man God cannot abrogate it. Some theological systems do not accept
that stand. According to them all promises including salvation as based on conditions and is
an on going process. God's plans allows for the freedom of will of man and works through
history to the final purposes of God.
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a ‘breach’ is: ‘a state of being broken; a rupture; a break;
a gap; a hole or an opening, as in a wall or fence, made by breaking or parting. An
interruption of continuity; a blank space; a break or interruption in friendly relations.
In common language, other phrases are used which speak of a ‘breach in human
relationships’. These phrases are defined (a) Breach of faith - a failure to keep faith
(b) Breach of privilege - an act in violation of rules, order, privileges or dignity of a legislative
body
(c) Breach of promise - failure to fulfil a promise
(d) Breach of the peace - a violation of the public peace
(e) Breach of trust - a violation by fraud or omission of any duty imposed on a person in a
position of trust.
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