πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐξηρτισμένος
It is sometimes (often?) a theme in more conservative Christian circles that the more literal Bible translations are the better translations. Translations that are “less literal” and more “thought for thought” are not as faithful to the text and may end up adding to it, or at least so the thinking goes. The thing about … Continue reading Literal Bible Translation Should Not Literally Be Done
"Back before the creation of the earth, Satan used to be a beautiful cherub named Lucifer. But after he rebelled against God, he was cast out of Heaven and his name was changed to Satan..." If you were like me, you may have grown up hearing a similar narrative and accepted it at face value. … Continue reading Lucifer Is Not Satan’s Original Name
When it comes to translation, sometimes there are instances where English (and other languages) express multiple concepts that are contained within a single word in the source language (Hebrew or Greek in this case). The words commonly translated as “angel” or “messenger” are perfect examples of this. The Hebrew word we get “angel” from is … Continue reading Angel or Messenger? Some Interpretation in Translation
Equip the Saints 