A friend and I were recently talking about Bible translations. Both of us mentioned our appreciation of the NET Bible. It's not as well-known as other modern translations, but it is for sure a worthwhile translation. Here's a post I wrote about the NET Bible in February 2018: As I've mentioned here before, while I… Continue reading Check Out the NET Bible
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‘Becoming One Flesh’ = Family
In Genesis 2:23 Adam says the following about the woman that God had just made for him: This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh... (NASB). After Adam's statement, Scripture comments on it: For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife;… Continue reading ‘Becoming One Flesh’ = Family
He Gives to His Beloved, Sleep (NET)
As I've mentioned here before, the NET Bible has been a helpful resource in my Bible studies. Even though I might not agree with every single translation choice or footnote wording, the NET Bible is one that I use daily. I especially like the translators' notes which explain why they chose the translation they did.… Continue reading He Gives to His Beloved, Sleep (NET)
The NET Bible, Ruth 1:17, and Text Notes
I've mentioned the NET Bible here before including the fact that I use it quite a bit and appreciate it along with other good translations. I like the NET Bible because the translation is accurate and readable. I also like it because it has quite a few footnotes to "show the work" of the translation,… Continue reading The NET Bible, Ruth 1:17, and Text Notes
The NET Bible
As I've mentioned here before, while I use the ESV it's not necessarily my favorite translation. Sometimes the language in the ESV is dated (e.g. small in stature, impudence, merry-hearted, etc.). Other times the grammar/syntax is quite coarse. I was recently reading 1 Cor. 12:12-26 in the ESV with a friend. After we finished reading,… Continue reading The NET Bible