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Biblical hermeneutics

ESV translation and notes

Read the ESV as a translation and use its notes to notice alternatives and uncertainty.

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Lessons

Chapter 3 of 13 · 6 short lessons · 21 min
  1. 1Biblical languages and translation3 min
  2. 2The ESV translation approach3 min
  3. 3Alternative renderings in ESV notes3 min
  4. 4Manuscript readings in ESV notes3 min
  5. 5Comparing translations in context3 min
  6. 6Challenge: ESV translation and notes6 min

What you'll learn

  • Describe the ESV's source languages and translation approach
  • Distinguish alternative renderings from manuscript readings
  • Compare English translations with attention to context

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