Why is Hosea 14:2 changed in some translations?
I’ve read that in Hosea 14:2, the reference to sacrificial bulls is removed and the word פָרִ֖ים is mistranslated as "fruit". Why is this?
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Why do the Renaissance era English Bible translations prefer the word "devils" rather than "demons"?
Tyndale Bible, Geneva Bible, King James Bible, and Douay Rheims Bible (all from the same era) prefer to use the word "devils" (or an earlier variation such as "deuils"). The English word "demons" was never us…
Why is the word "honeycomb", in Luke 24:42, missing from most Bible translations?
King James, together with a few other translations, has "fish and honeycomb" in Luke 24:42, while most other translations only mention "fish". Why is "honeycomb" missing? Is "honeycomb" a newer added…
In Revelation 15:2 why is the phrase "over his mark" missing in some translations?
The following text in the book of Revelation some translators have chosen to include this phrase whilst others have left it out
KJV Revelation 15 : 2
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the vict…
Why does the King James Bible have the words "of God" in 1 John 3:16 whereas most translations do not have the words "of God" included?
1 John 3:16 KJB
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Does Capitalism shape modern translations of the Ten Minas?
In Kenneth E. Bailey’s book "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" he challenges common renderings of the Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19 (also called the Parable of the Pounds):
"As Westerners one of our lenses [we percei…
Why are there so many different translations of Genesis 16:12 (where Ishmael’s descendants will live)?
Genesis 16:12 has many variations on where Ishmael’s descendants will live:
KJV: he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren
ESV: he shall dwell over against all his kinsmen
CSB: he will settle near all his relatives
NET: He wil…
Would ἀγάπη in 1 Cor. 13 be better translated חֶסֶד in Hebrew translations rather than אַהֲבָה?
I hope we can tolerate a translation question into another language besides English, especially since some people here know Hebrew. It is even the 1st language for some here.
אַהֲבָה is the most common word for love in Hebrew, but it also…
Compare Bible Translations
DONE IN GOD OR BY GOD – COMPARE BIBLE TRANSLATIONS – Ray E Horton It is interesting to see how different Bible translations render…
Why does the KJV use "made flesh" in John 1:14 when other translations use "became flesh?"
(KJV)John 1:14
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 (NASB)
[14]And the Word became flesh, an…
Why Should we Read and Support Modern Translations of the Bible?
We Should Read and Support Modern Translations of the Bible ●Koine Greek is NOT a holy biblical language. (Example: the Greek New Testament, and…
Bible Translations and dilemma within
Bible Translations cont.: And herein lies my dilemma. As I stated before, I was raised KJV but after yesterdays discussion about newer translations being…