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More Small Observations on the NIV 2011
Yet another nice little improvement in the NIV 2011. In John 14 where Jesus uses the word paraclete for the Holy Spirit, the old NIV used “Counselor.” It is now “Advocate.” Also in 1 John 2:1 the update cleaned up the translation so it simply reads “Advocate” again to describe the work of Jesus. It’s nice to see these little spots…
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Translation Battles and the Advantage of One Main Bible
I try to read broadly on issues of English translations, though I know I miss a lot. Over the past several years I have wanted to settle in on a translation that is useful for me in personal study and in public reading. As I have settled on one main translation (and still using a LOT of others as I…
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I LIKE — The Bible Translation Game
In the spirit of wanting to find the good in things, and not just the negatives, I continue on with my “I LIKE” campaign. For the initial rules of my little game, read here. Please understand, this is not to say I am 100 percent in favor of something. When I use opposites, I actually PREFER one thing over the…
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Quick Thought on the NIV 2011
One of the things I enjoy about translations these days is the opportunity to find out about some of the translators. The more I find out about the translators of the NIV, the more impressed I am with their heart for God and the care with which they do translation work. I heard Gordon Fee several years ago speak on…
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Translations and Readability
As a pastor I want a translation to make sense to my congregation, yet I just don’t like it to be too “informal.” Here is yet another reason why I am preferring the NIV 2011 (Old TNIV). Which makes more sense? 7 Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over…
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NIV, TNIV and Use of “Man”
I was preaching this past week from Matthew 4. The quote from Deut. 8 is interesting because the NIV 2011 went back to “man.” I was surprised. Deut. 8:3 (TNIV): He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that people do not live on…
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Is This the Week of Release for the NIV 2010?
I keep seeing signs that March 1 is the date to buy a hard copy. However, release dates of some editions on Christianbook.com say March 15. Our local Christian bookstore was sold to Lifeway last year. I’ve been in there several times in the past few weeks asking when the NIV update will be out and every time they all…
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NIV2011
Ben Witherington has some good thoughts on inclusive language and the NIV2011. Wish I could get a hard copy preview! 😉
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You Know You’re Dealing with a Calvinist When…
Their reviews of translations go to Romans first. 🙂 Here. Here. I have no idea about Daniel Kirk. I know about T.C. And I’m joking, okay? 😉
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Initial thoughts are trickling in…
Early thoughts on the NIV2011 abound. Two I look for are Rick and TC. I am not sure why TC may say the NIV “played it safe.” It’s early and I haven’t been able to dive too far into the new text. (Doing it online is not my favorite way to do this.) But I look for passages I am…
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