The Bible Translator: Volume 39, Issue 2

In studying 1 Tim 2:15, the context, the meaning of the verb “to save” and extra-linguistic information from the cultural setting indicate that Paul did not see childbearing as a means of salvation. He was stressing the importance of the church as a love community where a woman could reach the same spiritual heights as a man without renouncing her womanhood. View Less

The use of key words and stanzas in Neh 9:6–37 reveal chiastic structures. Translators need to recognize these patterns and explore what systems are available in the target languages for emphasizing high point and key words in the text so that the impact of the original is communicated. View Less

Four basic causes for occurrence of Semitisms in NT, survey of 21 common Semitisms. Translators should pursue studies in Hebrew to supplement their exegetical work. Word for word renderings of the Greek may misrepresent meaning of an underlying Semitic idiom. The meaning of many NT words cannot be found in a Greek dictionary but in setting of the Hebrew OT and the Greek Septuagint. View Less

In Mal 2:10–16, the author uses the vocabulary of human relationships in a figurative way to illustrate the failure of the present generation of priests to live up to the standards of the priestly code. Translation model suggested. View Less

Hebrew, Greek, English and target languages have unique pronominal systems distinguishing person, number and gender. Pronominal distinctions in Hebrew and Greek which are lost in modern English versions can be recovered by referring to the KJV versions (with its thee/thou/etc.) and by giving careful attention to the context. View Less

Presents the outline of a Study Bible Workshop in Swahili. The sections include: objectives, principles, guidelines for preparing notes and footnotes, format of notes, and the content of helps. View Less

There are always triggers of communication that act as causes for the communication, and form an important part of the process understanding. They act as constraints for the procedure of communication. Gives examples of triggers in Bible Study Notes. View Less

In Britain the correct translation is “second storey,” but in the United States the correct translation is “third story.” The Greek term tristegon refers to a third story when the ground floor is counted as the first. View Less