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Biblical hermeneutics

The ESV translation approach

The ESV aims for an essentially literal translation while making choices about English wording, grammar, and idioms.

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Chapter 3: ESV translation and notes6 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
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This lesson is part of the Biblical hermeneutics course.

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Biblical languages and translation3 min
The ESV translation approachESV translation and notes3 min
Alternative renderings in ESV notesESV translation and notes3 min

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