... simply because they grew up with a certain edition. I, having never read the bible in any edition prior to the seven versions I read for this analysis, have chosen the Everett Fox translation as my preference. On a literary note, the Everett Fox version seems to have the most power to its words. This version keeps an accurate, yet poetic feel to it, and ... and there was morning, a first day." (JPS, GEN 1:5). The names in this edition are translated into English, which makes them lose some of there meaning, but it fits with the translation and they are more recognized by traditional bib...

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... simply because they grew up with a certain edition. I, having never read the bible in any edition prior to the seven versions I read for this analysis, have chosen the Everett Fox translation as my preference. On a literary note, the Everett Fox version seems to have the most power to its words. This version keeps an accurate, yet poetic feel to it, and ... and there was morning, a first day." (JPS, GEN 1:5). The names in this edition are translated into English, which makes them lose some of there meaning, but it fits with the translation and they are more recognized by traditional bib...

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... The Instructions to Different Groups B. The Foundation for Christian Living C. The Duty of Titus 5. Concerning Believers in General A. Obligations as Citizens B. Motives for Godly Conduct 6. Conclusion Which translation did you use? NIV Assignment 2 Which translation did you use in this reading? KJV What do you see as the main differences between the two translations? My ability to understand the text with words ... the people who oppose the bible, purloining is to trust without stealing from. Grandpa (Elder) A. When you read the bible which translation do you normally use? NIV B. Why d...

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... What results is a "pre-digested" Bible containing the interpretation of the "translator." Worse still, paraphrases are often simple re-renderings of a text from an older English translation into more modern, up-to-date language without consulting the original languages at all. Besides being inaccurate, paraphrases are often trendy. The vocabulary they used or the ideas ... meant? Thus the theological presuppositions, and personal biases and assumptions of the translator, while less important than for a paraphrase, still play a major role in determining the resultant translation. The New I...

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... from Puritan leader Dr. John Reynolds at theHampton Court Conference, which was a meeting of the bishopsof England called for by King James. Reynolds "'moved hisMajestie, that there might bee a newe translation of theBible, because those which were allowed in the raignes ofHenrie the eight, and Edward the sixt, were corrupt and notaunswerable to the truth of the Originall'" (Isaacs 196?97 ... Savile, Giles Thompson, Ralph Ravens, John Harmer,Thomas Ravis (The Four Gospels, Acts, and Revelation)(Partridge, 164?66; Brown 14?22).Contrary to popular belief, King James did not financethe tra...

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... place in the Bible. The Bible, first written down in Greek, was later translated into Latin and Syrian in the second century A.D. The first English translation appeared in the late fourteenth century. Arguably the best English translation of the Bible is the King James Version. In 1604, King James collected a small number of England's best scholars to translate a refined edition of the ... Bible. After seven years, the team of fifty-four finished the translation which is the widest used translation of the Bible in the Christian church today. Similar to the Koran, the Bible contains the ...

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... This event in Acts 19 is cited by many Charismatics and Pentecostals as being supportive of a post-conversion Baptism with the Holy Spirit; but this is based on an unclear translation of the original Greek by the authors of the King James Version, which reads, 'Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?' (v.2). Instead, the literal ... translation reads: 'Believing, did you receive the Holy Spirit?', or 'Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?' And this is the translation given by all other versions of the Bible today. As readers will notice, this clearer ... transla...

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... choosing bible stories to use with your religion class, there are several points that you need to be mindful of. Things such as which translation to use; which scriptures to teach; biblical truths within the story, such as historical truth, scientific truth, moral truth and religious truth; imagery ... the story that may be contrary to, or not verified, in the story; and even the imagery within the text itself. When choosing which translation to use, the teacher must recognise that the issue is not about which text should be used, with pictures and easily understood words, but ... vi) so...

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... of many of the religions of the world. The original interpreters that compiled this work had an awesome responsibility. The interpretation problems are largely rooted in language and accuracy of translation. The possibility exists that what we currently accept as the Old Testament, is much different than it was when it was originally assembled. The areas I will address are: 1. Why did ... was easy to find people, even ones who could not read and write, who knew the entire Old Testament by heart. This is a deeply engrained tradition that helped preserve the translation as it was memorize...

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... to him. The earth creature was not called a man until the woman was created because there could be no division of sexes until the second human was created. Phyllis Trible's translation of the second story of creation is unusual because it suggests that the creation of man and woman was simultaneous, not sequential. Male and female was distinguished when the earth ... an earth creature until sex differentiation was introduced with the creation of a partner to be a fit companion for its total being. Trible's interpretation is so unusual because it offers a different translation from the H...

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... evangelists SYNOPTIC Church: Derived probably from the Greek kuriakon "the Lord's house", which was used by ancient authors for the place of worship. In the New Testament it is the translation of the Greek word ecclesia, which is synonymous with the Hebrew kahal of the Old Testament, both words meaning simply an assembly, the character of which can only be known ... the Supper, "till he come." The words "baptize" and "baptism" are simply Greek words transferred into English. This was necessarily done by the translators of the Scriptures, for no literal translation could properly express...

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... God's. God is just as concerned with the welfare of the environment as humans. While the Bible does say we should have dominion this is only one translation of the original Hebrew. The other translation is equal to responsibility. Therefore God states that we are to be responsible for the environment no control it. However, the articles mentioned above are only taking ... ...

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... God's. God is just as concerned with the welfare of the environment as humans. While the Bible does say we should have dominion this is only one translation of the original Hebrew. The other translation is equal to responsibility. Therefore God states that we are to be responsible for the environment no control it. However, the articles mentioned above are only taking ... ...

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... legislation protecting gays should be removed and most certainly are against the idea of gay clergymen. Liberal Christians on the other hand take another view. Firstly there are differences in translation. According to the King James Version the mob surrounding Lot's house said "bring them out unto us, so that we may know them-. The Hebrew word Ya,da', is the ... see The Bible as inerrant but as a collection of historical documents written by authors who like all human beings make mistakes. The fact that meaning may have been altered through translation also impacts their interpretation...

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... turn pale (the meaning "white stuff" for Hebrew yrwj; 1QIsa has wrwj, probably a Qal perfect, third plural form of rwj, "be white, pale." The latter reading is assumed in the translation above). 10 All that make sluices and ponds for fish shall be broken in their purposes Those who make cloth (Some interpret as "her foundations," leaders, nobles. Others, on the ... hosts, which he brandishes against him." Since according to the imagery here the Lord's "hand" is raised as a weapon against the Egyptians, the term "fist" has been used in the translation). Zoan: a major trade center in the ...

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... scholars to be Elijah and Moses. They believe that Elijah and Moses will return during the great tribulation and witness to the world about Jesus Christ. This would be a literal translation of this passage in order for this to be true. This passage is symbolic to represent the two witnesses similar to Moses and Elijah. In Revelation 11:5 John states that ... ...

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... in their own faiths, their acts of injustice are later justified as needing to be done for they needed to get right with God. In the Preface of the Koran translation the author states, "It must be acknowledged too, that the Koranattributes to power and justifies blood shedding, persecution, slavery, and polygamy."34 By retelling these wide known fictional ... ...

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... world today. Most of the translations have the same stories but with small differences and wording. Some of these differences can portray God as a different type of being. Reading one translation based through the Elohist source would show strong characteristics of a God that you should fear. This type of God is obsessed with showing his power off and ruling over mankind ... ...

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... scholars to be Elijah and Moses. They believe that Elijah and Moses will return during the great tribulation and witness to the world about Jesus Christ. This would be a literal translation of this passage in order for this to be true. This passage is symbolic to represent the two witnesses similar to Moses and Elijah. In Revelation 11:5 John states that ... ...

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... women because they were workers who supported them. If a woman disobeyed, the husband did with her as he pleases. Others view this statement in a different way. They believe that the translation means to be gentle with the women, even when she is disobedient. In the early days of Islam, Ellwood and McGraw state that Muslim women were treated better than other ... ...

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... , there are probably others but these are the ones currently recognized according to Robinson (2002). The one thing that all these religions have in common is that somewhere in their translation of the bible they believe that God has told them not to allow for any other form of medical treatment other than prayer, and occasionally the use of oils or ... ...

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... suggests that the answer to the condemnation objection is to the wasting of male semen. Daniel A. Helminiak, Ph.D., author of "What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality" says that the translation of the words "man- lying-with-man" was translated from Hebrew to Greek wrong. The Hebrews had no word for homosexual behavior therefore it was translated as "the man who ... ...

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... become much more explicit. The RSV translates the verse way " "You were unmindful of the rock that begot you; you forgot the God who gave you birth-. Now the translation-the God who gave birth- is accurate but very tame. The Hebrew word that is used here for God can only be used to describe a woman writhing in labour pains ... ...

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... has helped me realize that the Bible truly is inspired by God. Through research and study of the Scriptures, one will find the Bible is unique in its continuity, circulation, translation, survival, teaching, and influence on literature. One will also determine that the Bible is trustworthy by means of the bibliographical test, internal evidence test, external evidence test, by confirmation from ... ...

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... come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, all these blessings shall come on thee and overtake thee" (The Holy Bible, Darby's New Translation). The list of blessings is long, detailed over 12 verses. The blessings cover everything from health, to wealth, and position in the community. Look carefully at the passage and notice ... ...

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