A few days ago I mentioned that the Introduction of Robert Alter’s translation of the Hebrew Bible was crucial reading in order to understand the complexities between Hebrew and English, and to know why current English Bibles are more or less misdirected. Of course, you would have to buy the 3 volume set to read…
Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go and take for yourselves lambs according to your families, and slay the Passover lamb. Exodus 12:21 NASB Go and take for yourselves – You probably didn’t know this, but translators of the Hebrew text into English make decisions about which rabbi they will follow. That’s…
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one 1 John 5:7 KJV In heaven . . . are one – Forgive me for this brief history lesson. You might have wanted a nice devotional today, but this lesson is important because…
About a dozen times each year I get this question: “What Bible is the best translation of the Hebrew and Greek text?” Inquiring minds want to know. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as easy as a National Enquirer article might suggest. The truth is that there simply is no English translation that captures all the nuances…
Having thus a fond affection for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (NASB) A Fond Affection – While most readers of the Bible don’t know it, there are often minor differences in…
