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I would say you need to add "at least" in front of the word "four".I have found that if you get three people discussing a given verse in the Bible you often wind up with four different opinions.
And 8 different translations of one word in Greek with 16 different meanings.I have found that if you get three people discussing a given verse in the Bible you often wind up with four different opinions.
And may Jebus help you if you decide to start on the Hebrew parts.And 8 different translations of one word in Greek with 16 different meanings.
If that's the case I might try my hand at translating the Bible.Doesn't divinely granted spiritual insight granted to each translator make each version of the Bible still the perfect word of God? That's the explanation I heard.
It's God's will.If that's the case I might try my hand at translating the Bible.
And would you look at that, it says I should be the God-King of Mankind..
If that's the case I might try my hand at translating the Bible.
And would you look at that, it says I should be the God-King of Mankind..
But why would you bother?Well, the English has...
But what's a person to do if their new theological stance is not directly supported by the Bible? The only option is to "translate" it again. The right way this time.
I'll bet it wouldn't be a waste of time if he ever gave that sermon dressed up as Elvis.I just thought of this, and thought I'd share as it's sort of related:
One of the worst sermons I've ever heard was at a church where the pastor literally spent the entire time rambling on about how
the KJV was the only true and reliable Bible. Like, an hour and a half.
How can anyone not see that as a waste of time?
Now that would be a sight to see.I'll bet it wouldn't be a waste of time if he ever gave that sermon dressed up as Elvis.
No one is claiming the work of Aristotle or such is an accurate description of life from ancient Greece.I think this quote from W09 11/1 answers better than I could:
"Professor Julio Trebolle Barrera, a member of the team of experts charged with studying and publishing the ancient manuscripts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls, says: “The transmission of the text of the Hebrew Bible is of extraordinary exactitude, without parallel in Greek and Latin classical literature.” Respected Bible scholar F. F. Bruce says: “The evidence for our New Testament writings is ever so much greater than the evidence for many writings of classical authors, the authenticity of which no one dreams of questioning.” He continues: “If the New Testament were a collection of secular writings, their authenticity would generally be regarded as beyond all doubt.” Certainly, the Bible is a remarkable book."
Despite endless attacks upon it, the Bible has endured and continues to endure and thrive. As Isaiah 40:8 affirms; "the word of our God endures forever.”
Which is followed byI think this quote from W09 11/1 answers better than I could:
"Professor Julio Trebolle Barrera, a member of the team of experts charged with studying and publishing the ancient manuscripts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls, says: “The transmission of the text of the Hebrew Bible is of extraordinary exactitude, without parallel in Greek and Latin classical literature.”
And just what was this evidence of? Bruce says that "the gospels and the Acts existed before the thirties of the second century AD."Respected Bible scholar F. F. Bruce says: “The evidence for our New Testament writings is ever so much greater than the evidence for many writings of classical authors, the authenticity of which no one dreams of questioning.” He continues: “If the New Testament were a collection of secular writings, their authenticity would generally be regarded as beyond all doubt.” Certainly, the Bible is a remarkable book."
One other note: Bruce, a committed evangelical---he served as editor of The Evangelical Quarterly---is hardly an unbiased source, so his statements of affirmation certainly come as no surprise. It's little different than the Tennessee redneck who declares that "America" is the best &%$**&# country in the world!"Despite endless attacks upon it, the Bible has endured and continues to endure and thrive. As Isaiah 40:8 affirms; "the word of our God endures forever.”
And just how do you know that it's been translated accurately enough? It suits your needs, and that's all that's necessary? Sorry, but satisfying your needs doesn't translate into exactitude and sufficiency.There is nothing wrong with the Bible. It has been translated accurately enough. The problem is with you.