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May 16, 2024 · The Bible, one of the most widely read books in the world, has been translated into numerous languages and versions, each offering a unique lens through which to understand its ancient texts. As a reader, I’ve discovered that choosing a Bible translation can be an intimate and important decision.
3 days ago · The thorn, (the seed of a plant with small sharp points) causes one to turn in directions to avoid them. In Romans 9:10-13, Paul clearly speaks of “hate” in a matter of election. God chose Jacob yet rejected (“hated”) Esau. So, biblically speaking, to hate someone is to reject or avoid them.
May 15, 2024 · Will the translation just say the word-for-word translation or will it dig into what it means? Are there going to be notes added to it explaining what’s going on? These are important considerations to get to the most effective translation of the Bible possible.
6 days ago · In both of these verses the word translated “man” is ’adam, a Hebrew word which can mean “Adam” (the first man), “human being,” or “humanity.” In verse 26 ’adam clearly means “humanity” since after announcing his intention to create ‘adam, God says, “let them have dominion.”
May 20, 2024 · Everyone who studies the Bible wants to know they’re reading the best Bible translation, or the one closest to the original language. We make major life choices and daily decisions based on what we read in God’s Word, so of course, it’s crucial we can trust that our translation is accurate.
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May 19, 2024 · Matthew 5:3, the opening verse of the Beatitudes, holds significant theological and exegetical weight within the New Testament. This verse reads in Greek: Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοὶ τῷ πνεύματι, ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν. The Updated American Standard Version (UASV ...
May 9, 2024 · When transmitting any sort of a document from generation to generation, small alterations—some intentional, others not—are made. Even the most careful scribe makes errors, which are perpetuated and often compounded by future scribes.
