It is written that way, and some do interpret it that way. You should learn Hebrew and read the original. Relying on translations, even the best translations, is going to give you a skewed view of things. It's also useful to review some of the hundreds of commentaries on the Bible, because you'll find interesting interpretations that you never knew before.
It is written that way, and some do interpret it that way. You should learn Hebrew and read the original. Relying on translations, even the best translations, is going to give you a skewed view of things. It's also useful to review some of the hundreds of commentaries on the Bible, because you'll find interesting interpretations that you never knew before.