Authentein (in 1 Timothy 2:12), in a Nutshell
This short post looks at the verb authenteō (authentein) in 1 Timothy 2:12. My claim is that “to have/exercise/usurp authority” is an inadequate translation.
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Category: Bible Translation and Interpretation
Deuteronomy 22:28-29 and Marrying your Rapist
Though it sounds harsh and heartless, even preposterous, to modern westerners, the Deuteronomy 22:28-29 law about a rapist marrying his victim was for the benefit of the raped woman. Here’s why.
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Three Scholars with Two Views on Eve’s Role as Helper
What did Eve do to help Adam? Here are two very different views from three top scholars about Eve’s role as helper in Genesis 2.
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Desire or Devotion: Which is a better translation of teshuqah in Genesis 3:16?
Is the Hebrew word teshuqah, traditionally translated as “desire” in Genesis 3:16, better translated as “single-minded concentration” or “devotion”?
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Which Bible translation is best?
Many Christians are dissatisfied with English translations that seem biased towards men when, in fact, the intended meaning of many passages is gender-inclusive. So, what is the best Bible translation?
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God on Divorce (Malachi 2:16)
Traditional translations of Malachi 2:16 are misleading. Here are some better translations that faithfully reflect the Hebrew grammar, and do not have God saying, “I hate divorce.”
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What is meant by didaktikos in 1 Timothy 3:2 and 2 Timothy 2:24?
In 1 Timothy 3:2 and 2 Timothy 2:24 there is a rare Greek word, didaktikos. This word is usually translated as “able to teach”, but possibly should be translated as “teachable”.
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The Politics of Bible Translations
Did you know that your preferred Bible translation could be a political act? And that the rhetoric about other translations is more about politics than reality?
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“Workers at home” or “keepers at home” in Titus 2:5?
Titus 2:5 contains a word which is usually translated as “workers at home”, but the King James Bible has “keepers at home”. Which is the correct phrase? Is anything special meant by “keepers at home”?
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Why masculine pronouns can be misleading in English Bibles and in the Church
We need to use gender accurate and gender-inclusive plural pronouns so that we do not imply a gender bias in the Bible and in church when none is intended.
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7 things you may not know about the King James Bible
The King James Version is a great English translation, but is it the best?
This article looks briefly at 7 issues surrounding the translation of the KJV.
Barbara Aland and the Nestle-Aland Greek NT
Most modern translations of the New Testament rely on the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament. One of the editors of recent editions of this Greek New Testament is scholar Barbara Aland. This article provides a brief history of the Nestle-Aland text and a brief biography of Barbara Aland.
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