MarginOfError Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 First, AngelLynn, I promise I'm not trying to be rude. But really, is it bear your testimony or bare your testimony? I can see how either one would work. Which should it be? Quote
DigitalShadow Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 First, AngelLynn, I promise I'm not trying to be rude. But really, is it bear your testimony or bare your testimony? I can see how either one would work. Which should it be?"bare your testimony" - 185 hits on google"bear your testimony" - 5040 hits on googleGoogle has spoken. SilverPhoenix333 1 Quote
MarginOfError Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 "bare your testimony" - 185 hits on google"bear your testimony" - 5040 hits on googleGoogle has spoken.I hope you didn't show the GoogleGod your face when he spoke. SilverPhoenix333 1 Quote
DigitalShadow Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 I hope you didn't show the GoogleGod your face when he spoke.No, but I forgot to end with: "I say these things in the name of Google, amen." SilverPhoenix333 1 Quote
MarginOfError Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 No, but I forgot to end with: "I say these things in the name of Google, amen."Seriously, I almost just peed my pants. You rule, DS! Quote
DigitalShadow Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Seriously, I almost just peed my pants. You rule, DS!If only there were a laugh button in the Gospel forums... SilverPhoenix333 1 Quote
Elgama Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Ok using my Collins Book of English Usage to bare your testimony is the verb its the one that means to open or reveal - however i believe bear can be used as an idiom as bring to bear means to concerntrate on with a specific purpose. So both could be used as they are being used as verbs Baring your testimony or Bringing to Bear your testimony As a noun both can be correct it depends how you see your testimony -Charley Quote
BenRaines Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I never bare or bear my testimony. I share it :) Ben Raines Quote
Elgama Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I never bare or bear my testimony. I share it :)Ben Rainesyou know what you are so right I am never gonna bear or bare my testimony again:)-Charley Quote
Wingnut Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 No, but I forgot to end with: "I say these things in the name of Google, amen."Seriously, I almost just peed my pants. You rule, DS!If only there were a laugh button in the Gospel forums...Man, where's the "peed my pants" button when you need it? SilverPhoenix333 1 Quote
applepansy Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 "bare your testimony" - 185 hits on google"bear your testimony" - 5040 hits on googleGoogle has spoken.Where is the laugh button when you need it.ROFLMSOapplepansy SilverPhoenix333 1 Quote
Hemidakota Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 First, AngelLynn, I promise I'm not trying to be rude. But really, is it bear your testimony or bare your testimony? I can see how either one would work. Which should it be?I hope it is "BEAR YOUR TESTIMONY". Here are a couple of examples....President N. Eldon Tanner, Conference Report, April 1967, General Priesthood Meeting - "I am sure that most of you recognize the name of Don Lind. I have asked him to come up here, and now I am going to ask him to bear his testimony to you. He is a man who has had a different experience to any other priesthood holder, and I am sure the young people throughout the Church, the young men holding the Aaronic Priesthood, and those who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood, would like to hear the testimony of an astronaut."Elder Mark E. Petersen, Conference Report, October 1963, Afternoon Meeting - "But how strong a voice can you raise? How strong a testimony can you bear? Your testimony is no stronger than your obedience. I wonder how much your testimony has been watered down by your disobedience even in little things here or there. But God expects that you will bear a mighty testimony to the world that he lives, that he has spoken in our day, that Jesus is the Christ, and that destruction will come upon the world unl...So, if the Elders of the church use the word 'BEAR' then so be it. Quote
Hemidakota Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Man...the term "GOOGLE GOD", had me laughing, Quote
Maureen Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I never bare or bear my testimony. I share it ...Because one's too chilly and the other's too warm. Quote
Palerider Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I never bare or bear my testimony. I share it :)Ben Raines So thats why in Primary its called..."Sharing Time".... Quote
john doe Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I thought about going in and fixing the spelling, but then I saw that almost everyone in the thread also spelled it wrong. It would have taken all night to correct, so instead I just walked away shaking my head. Quote
austro-libertarian Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 2 Nephi 27:13:And there is anone other which shall view it, save it be a few according to the will of God, to bear testimony of his word unto the children of men; for the Lord God hath said that the words of the faithful should speak as if it were from the dead. Quote
Captain_Curmudgeon Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I'll bet you can guess which one is in use at the Mormon Nudist sites. Quote
Truegrits Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I'll bet you can guess which one is in use at the Mormon Nudist sites. Quote
Justice Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 This has been interesting. I actually looked it up at Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. Here is the entire definition for the "verb" bear (note that there is also a noun bear). I will bold the things I found interesting.Main Entry: bear Function: verb Inflected Form(s): bore \ˈbȯr\ ; borne also born \ˈbȯrn\ ; bear·ing Etymology: Middle English beren to carry, bring forth, from Old English beran; akin to Old High German beran to carry, Latin ferre, Greek pherein Date: before 12th century transitive verb1 a: to move while holding up and supporting b: to be equipped or furnished with c: behave , conduct <bearing himself well> d: to have as a feature or characteristic <bears a likeness to her grandmother> e: to give as testimony <bear false witness> f: to have as an identification <bore the name of John> g: to hold in the mind or emotions <bear malice> h: disseminate i: lead , escort j: render , give2 a: to give birth to b: to produce as yield c (1): to permit growth of (2): contain <oil-bearing shale>3 a: to support the weight of : sustain b: to accept or allow oneself to be subjected to especially without giving way <couldn't bear the pain> <I can't bear seeing you cry> c: to call for as suitable or essential <it bears watching> d: to hold above, on top, or aloft e: to admit of : allow f: assume , accept4: thrust , pressintransitive verb1: to produce fruit : yield2 a: to force one's way b: to extend in a direction indicated or implied c: to be situated : lie d: to become directed e: to go or incline in an indicated direction3: to support a weight or strain —often used with up4 a: to exert influence or force b: apply , pertain —often used with on or upon<facts bearing on the question>— bear a hand : to join in and help out— bear arms 1: to carry or possess arms2: to serve as a soldier— bear fruit : to come to satisfying fruition, production, or development— bear in mind : to think of especially as a warning : remember— bear with : to be indulgent, patient, or forbearing withEnough said?Just go through it now, reading only the bold words.I think bear (the verb) wins.:) Quote
TheyCallMeMom Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks.. I really need a good laugh today what a great thread Quote
BenRaines Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 LM please don't show a picture of how to Bare your testimony after the Bear one :) Ben Raines Quote
Wingnut Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Time to my testimony!LM please don't show a picture of how to Bare your testimony after the Bear one :)Ben RainesBetween the two of these, I might need that "peed my pants" button again! (See page 1 of this thread.) Quote
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