Reasonable Theology Podcast

Why Are There So Many Bible Translations?

• Clay Kraby • Season 6

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If scholars faithfully use reliable manuscripts when translating Scripture, why do we have different versions of the Bible?

Perhaps the most vital thing to understand about different Bible versions: by their very nature translations are NEVER word for word.

Translators must interpret to some degree, and how they go about this process falls into two philosophies: FORMAL EQUIVALENCE or DYNAMIC EQUIVALENCE.

Listen to learn how this impacts the translation process and check out some Bible translations that are worth your consideration.

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Recommended Bible Translations:
Those looking for a recommendation of a good Bible versions will find the ESV, the NASB, the Legacy, and the CSB to be excellent choices.

English Standard Version
New American Standard Bible
Legacy Standard Version
Christian Standard Bible

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