Questions tagged [textual-criticism]
The art/science of textual criticism attempts to reconstruct the oldest or original wording of a given text.
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Is the “If” in Romans 4:24 present in the original Greek. If not, why is that included in some translations?
Romans 4:24(KJV) reads: “But for us also, to whom it shall be
imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the
dead;”
The Young’s Literal Translation of this verse reads :
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Which manuscripts contain 'It is hard for you to kick against the goads' in Acts 9:5?
The KJV and NKJV appear to be the only English translations that include the sentence 'It is hard for you to kick against the goads.' at the end of Acts 9:5. When I look at an interlinear for this ...
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were some verses after Mark 10.46 deleted?
I have read somewhere that one of the ancient church fathers quoted wiped out verses after Mark 10.46, but only partially. It was also said, that maybe there was written some issues, that couldn't be ...
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The reading of the Ethiopian eunuch conversion story without Acts 8:37
"Acts 8:37 is widely seen by Textual Critics to be a later interpolation into the text. [...] It has generally been assumed that the verse was initially a margin added by those who found the ...
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What is the correct translation of the ending of 2 Peter 3:17?
It seems the Greek word used in Peter is only used once in the New Testament for the ending of 2 Peter 3:17 - στηριγμός
“Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so ...
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Alternative translations for Exodus 6:20 and the relationship between Amram and Jochebed
I am currently working with Biblical chronology, and I am now at the point involving the birth of Moses, as well as his parents. Regarding them, we have the following information in Exodus:
Exodus 6:...
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What is the origin of the Kenites?
In Genesis 15:19, Kenites were first mentioned, where did they came after the global flood since the only survivors were 4 couples?
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What is the textual significance of the absence of 'from the foundation of the world ' in Revelation 20:15 and its implication on 'eternal security'?
In Revelation 13:8 and 17:8 -both passages give out the timeline of the names written in the book of life as "from the foundation of the world, which is absent.
Text: Revelation 20:15 (NET)
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What is the provenance of Genesis 50:33 in the Joseph Smith Translation?
The Joseph Smith Translation of Genesis contains a curious verse which does not appear to be attested in the Masoretic Text. It's apparently often used as a proof-text for the Mormon religion:
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Who was responsible for adding words into John 1:18?
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and[a] is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
To give credit where deserved, the phrase was not included ...
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How could some verses such as Matthew 18:11 have been added to some translations?
I’m trying to answer that question properly but I can’t find a better answer than using the history of the preservation itself
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Why wouldn’t the Bible ever mention about swarms of flies being around the Temple altars? [closed]
Q: What often occurred at the Temple? A: Animal sacrifices.
Q: What would lots of animal blood and burnt flesh attract? A: Flies.
Q: What can Beelzebub be translated to? A: Lord of Flies.
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Is there a Greek manuscript containing the definite article preceding the name of Jesus (ὁ Ἰησοῦς) in John 14:6?
I've been trying to find a Greek manuscript that actually includes the definite article with the name Jesus (ὁ Ἰησοῦς) in John 14:6. Codex Sinaiticus does not contain the article:
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Is the "di" in John 7:43 accusative or genitive?
John 7:43
Thus the people were divided because of him.
Does this correlate with Hebrews 1:3 and John 1:3?
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In Revelation 4:11, should "ho kyrios kai ho theos" be translated, "the LORD our God", or, "our Lord and God"?
Three major translations already render "ho kyrios kai ho theos" as "YHWH our God".
Revelation 4:11 NLT
“You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power.
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