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1. What family of manuscripts has been used to translate this work?

2. Did the translators subscribe to a primary dynamic or formal method of translating the words into
the new language?

The three-verse test:

Luke 20:22 – Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

A test for Literalness. Each word in this verse is interpretatively rigid, and the verb tense does NOT
allow much exploration.

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Acts 27:14 But after no long time there beat down from it a tempestuous wind, which is called
Euraquilo:

A test for Expressive: Translator can be inventive with vocabulary and creative with interpretation.

Mark 11:16 - and he would not suffer that any man should carry a vessel through the temple.

A test for Interpretative: this verse contains an irresistible enticement to be interpretatively and
theologically adventurous, to suggest and invent circumstances which may or may not have occurred.

For a complete and detailed analysis of major translations and how they dealt with these key passages,
go to www.cob-net.org/compare_bibles.htm.

Textual Criticism and Why it Matters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aegNJtPX_Fc

What is the most accurate Bible translation?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1jD85WHX_8&t=11s

Let’s Practice…

1-2. The Old Testament was most written in and the New
Testament books were written in

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