Does harpazo or any of its derivatives have the sense of ‘holding in possession,’ ‘retaining,’ or does it mean ‘seize,’ ‘snatch violently’?
TRANSLATING TRUTH: Philippians 2:6 “Equal With God”?
“HOMOSEXUAL” 1946: Was There a Mistranslation That Shifted Culture?
The 1946 Project falsely claims the word “homosexual” was mistranslated into the Bible. A linguistic and historical analysis proves this assertion is baseless.
JOHN 1:1 The θεὸς Dilemma of “a god” or “God”?
John 1:1 is all about capitalization and the tiny word “a,” which in grammar is called the indefinite article. And yet, this clause has been the most debated verse for centuries. So, was the Word “God” or “a god”?
Titus 2:13 and 2 Peter 1:1: What Is the Long-Debated Controversial Granville Sharp Rule?
Explore the longstanding debate surrounding a pivotal rule of Greek grammar and its impact on biblical theology. Discover more.
THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That Jehovah Was Pointed with the Vowel Markings of Adonai
Discover the historical and linguistic evidence that debunks the myth that Jehovah's vowel markings are borrowed from Adonai. Learn about the true pronunciation of the divine name in the Masoretic Text.
THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That the Name Jehovah Was Invented
The tension around the use of the name Jehovah is rooted in historical claims, notably the assertion that it was a 16th-century invention by Peter Galatin. However, historical records reveal that the name was known and used centuries before Galatin's time. Influential figures like Paulus Fagius and Louis Cappel played significant roles in perpetuating this claim, shaping scholarly perspectives.
THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD: The Myth That There Was No “J” Until 500 Years Ago
The truth of the matter is that the invention of the letters of the English alphabet neither proves nor disproves the pronunciation of the Hebrew name יהוה (YHWH). Although some of the letters in the English alphabet were invented in later centuries, the sounds that they represent existed from the earliest times. Only the symbols used to represent the sounds changed.
THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That There Was No “J” In Hebrew
Sephardic Hebrew pronunciation, used by Sephardic Jews, preserves the original "j" sound of the Hebrew letter י (jod). This pronunciation is considered by scholars as the most accurate representation of ancient Hebrew. Modern translators substituting the Father's personal name with titles like "LORD" or "GOD" weakens the Word of God.
Genesis 2:4: Is the Father’s Personal Name Important?
Investigate the importance of the Father's personal name as per Genesis 2:4. Unearth the implications of this divine identity in Christian faith.
Does It Matter Which Bible Translation?
UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, all major English Bible translations were based on the premise that the goal of Bible translation is to take the reader as close as possible to the words that the biblical authors actually wrote.
