Exodus 39:24 preserves the shorter Hebrew reading; “linen” in the ancient versions is a clarifying expansion, not the original text.
Exodus 39:24—Why the Masoretic Text Does Not Need the Addition “Linen”
Exodus 32:29—“Fill Your Hand” as Consecration Through Covenant Loyalty
Exodus 32:29 uses consecration language, not a passive ordination formula, and the Masoretic Text preserves the sense with full clarity.
The Witness of the Old Latin Version: Its Role in Old Testament Textual Criticism
The Old Latin Version is a secondary but valuable witness to the Septuagint and, at key points, an indirect aid in restoring the Hebrew text.
The Textual Evolution of the Old Testament: A Historical Approach
The Old Testament text was preserved through disciplined scribal transmission and refined by evidence-based comparison, not by miraculous copying.
The Sources of the New Testament Text: Greek Manuscripts, Ancient Versions, and Patristic Evidence
Early papyri, major codices, ancient versions, and patristic quotes together secure a reliable, reconstructable New Testament text grounded in documentary evidence.
The Latin Versions of the Bible
Explore the evolution and impact of Latin translations of the Scriptures. Discover the history behind these pivotal texts.
