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Bible Translations Why So Many Translations? by: Overseer Knights Bible Translations Why So Many Translations? The English language is evolving Differences in manuscript philosophy Differences in translation philosophy Bible sales can be a lucrative market
Bible Translations Examples of changes in English by: Overseer Knights Bible Translations Examples of changes in English “mean” vs. “unknown” Pr 22:29 “suffer” vs. “permit” Mt 19:14 “conversation” vs. “conduct” Ph 1:27 “prevent” vs. “precede” 1Th 4:15 “letteth” vs. “restrains” 2Th 2:7
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Bible Translations Which Translation Should I Use? by: Overseer Knights Bible Translations Which Translation Should I Use? Many scholars > one man Diverse groups > one group Word for word > thought for thought Simple text > study Bible Readability (layout, font size)
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