Pilgrim
I am sorry I thought I already answered your question earlier, but just to be clear let me quote Robin as to my intended meaning.
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If the intended meaning is to say that scripture cannot be understood without the illumination of the Holy Spirit, sought by prayerful reading and study, then I agree.

However, I think Robin answered my question in his last post when he said the word “illuminates” is a better word for my intended meaning.

Tom