But only a very limited number were used to write the books of the Bible and oversee the Christian congregation. To illustrate: The Scriptures at times speak of “the congregation ” as taking certain action in handling judicial matters.
غَيْرَ أَنَّهُمْ لَا يَتَّصِلُونَ بِكُلِّ أَفْرَادِ ٱلْجَمَاعَةِ لِيَسْأَلُوهُمْ رَأْيَهُمْ قَبْلَ ٱتِّخَاذِ ٱلْقَرَارِ .‏