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Bible Translations
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Some translators want to convey the exact words from Hebrew (or Aramaic or Greek) to English. We call this word-for-word translation. Other translators want to convey the meaning and intent without translating literally. What do we call that kind of translation?
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adaptation
thought-for-thought
idea-modernization
precision translation
What are some of the challenges faced by Bible translators? Please give at least 2.
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Do you know which version of the Bible we use during worship and in our pews?
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KJV
NIV
ESV
NRSV
I have no idea!
Bible verse comparison: using biblegateway.com or bible.com or another Bible translation site, look up John 3:16 in the King James Version (KJV)and copy it below.
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Bible verse comparison: using biblegateway.com or bible.com or another Bible translation site, look up John 3:16 in the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV or NRSVUE) and copy it below.
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Bible verse comparison: using biblegateway.com or bible.com or another Bible translation site, look up John 3:16 in the Christian Standard Bible version (CSB) and copy it below.
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Bible verse comparison: using biblegateway.com or bible.com or another Bible translation site, look up John 3:16 in the Message version (MSG) and copy it below.
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Looking at the verse in each translation, do you notice any differences? Similarities? Which version do you like best and why?
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Bible verse comparison: using biblegateway.com or bible.com or another Bible translation site, look up Psalm 1:1 in the King James version (KJV) and copy it below.
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Bible verse comparison: using biblegateway.com or bible.com or another Bible translation site, look up Psalm 1:1 in the New Revised Standard version (NRSV or NRSVUE) and copy it below.
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Bible verse comparison: using biblegateway.com or bible.com or another Bible translation site, look up Psalm 1:1 in the Christian Standard Bible version (CSB) and copy it below.
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Bible verse comparison: using biblegateway.com or bible.com or another Bible translation site, look up Psalm 1:1 in the Message version (MSG) and copy it below.
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Looking at the verse in each translation, do you notice any differences? Similarities? Which version do you like best and why?
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Looking at the versions of the Bible verses you found above, and thinking about what you've learned about Bible translations, what kind of Bible do you think you'd prefer
to hear in worship
and
use to study in class
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King James Version: I love the "thees" and "thous" and formal language!
New Revised Standard Version: Balances literal translation with meaning, sounds formal but not difficult.
the Message: it makes the Bible sound like a normal book -- I actually understand what they're saying!
Christian Standard Bible: The language is precise but clear and easy to read.
Other:
Looking at the versions of the Bible verses you found above, and thinking about what you've learned about Bible translations, what kind of Bible do you think you'd prefer
to read on your own
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King James Version: I love the "thees" and "thous" and formal language!
New Revised Standard Version: Balances literal translation with meaning, sounds formal but not difficult.
the Message: it makes the Bible sound like a normal book -- I actually understand what they're saying!
Christian Standard Bible: The language is precise but clear and easy to read.
Other:
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