By Leland Ryken
Of the numerous Bible translations on hand at the present time, are a few higher than others? if this is the case, what standards will we use to figure out what makes a superb translation? Leland Ryken introduces readers to the crucial concerns during this debate and provides numerous the reason why basically literal—word-for-word—translations are enhanced to dynamic equivalent—thought-for-thought—translations. You don’t need to be a Bible student to acknowledge the necessity for a top quality Bible translation. all of us need to know that the Bible we learn, research, and memorize is trustworthy to the unique. Dr. Ryken tackles this factor and breaks it down during this concise, logical, and simple ebook, giving readers a necessary instrument for choosing a Bible translation.
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J. Brill, 1969), 13. 12. Concerning the translation of idioms, biblical scholar Wayne Grudem notes: “Everyone agrees that difficult idioms need to be handled as exceptions. But that is not the question. The question is: Is the meaning of every word in Greek or Hebrew represented in the English translation, or just left out? In dynamic equivalent translations, much meaning is left out. In essentially literal translations, sometimes the meaning of a Greek word is just represented by a question mark or a comma in English, but the meaning is still represented.
Helen I. Needham (Chicago: Moody Press, 1969), 75. qxd 1/10/06 10:56 AM Page 32 APPENDIX: BIBLE TRANSLATIONS CHART This is a chart of selected translations and the philosophies behind them; it is not meant to be precise. The format below shows two things: (1) There is a continuum extending from the NASB down to The Street Bible, but (2) there are three distinct translation philosophies, and there is a marked difference between an “essentially literal” translation, a “dynamic equivalent” translation, and a paraphrase.
It was the Holy Spirit who gave us figurative language, and an essentially literal translation preserves that figurative language. 9. P RESERVING THE B IBLE THE D IGNITY AND B EAUTY OF You can trust some essentially literal translations to preserve the exaltation, dignity, and beauty of the Bible. You can expect to read, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock” (Rev. 3:20, KJV, NASB, ESV), not such things as this: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock” (NIV, TNIV), or, “Here I stand knocking at the door” (REB), or, “Listen!