Tag Archives: translation

UniBible

This looks cool: a Palm-based Unicode Bible program with Hebrew and Greek. I almost wish I had a Palm Pilot again. (Actually, I guess it’s more than “almost.”)

Cannabis, hashish, and other (not so) holy Hebrew words

In case anyone is actually interested, a few of us have been having an interesting discussion on the TNIV Bible and related translation issues. You can go here to follow the thread.
I’m sure it’s just me, but I feel kinda weird now, in retrospect, since I brought up the fact that I kinda like the [...]

A couple of thoughts on the TNIV, translation, etc.

Not that I have a leg to stand on in agreeing or disagreeing (especially since I have zero knowledge of biblical Hebrew and Greek), but I agree with Ian who agrees with Craig Blomberg!
In addition, I thought I’d mention a few more resources I’ve read which I’ve found informative on the topic: Blomberg’s “TNIV: The [...]

Can’t get away from Him

I was reading Hebrews 3 this morning, and came across this:
Hebrews 3:1-6 Listen

3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house. 3 For Jesus has been counted [...]

Bad press

This was a bit surprising. I was directed to this interview about the Holman Christian Standard Bible, which I had been given to understand was just another one of the recent, really good translations (alongside ESV and NASB95). But this interview is making me reconsider.
Problems:

Dr. Blum’s very first response, starting with “Well, the [...]

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