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'''Dynamic equivalence''' is an approach to [[Bible]] translation that seeks to convey the meaning of a phrase or verse without necessarily adhering to a word-for-word literal translation.  The [[New International Version]] is an example of a translation where dynamic equivalence was the predominant method used.

'''Dynamic equivalence''' is an approach to [[Bible]] translation that seeks to convey the meaning of a phrase or verse without necessarily adhering to a word-for-word literal translation.  The [[New International Version]] is an example of a translation where dynamic equivalence was the predominant method used.

The extent to which dynamic equivalence should be used is a long-running debate.  Many modern translations of the Bible use dynamic equivalence to some extent, but some versions use it more than others.  Part of the controversy is how dynamic equivalence can allow [[liberal creep]] into the Bible unless there is a strong guiding principle, such as to adhere to [[conservatism]]. The New International Version is also an example where dynamic equivalence is not consistently applied, for the purpose of supporting a contentious doctrinal position. For example in Matthew 23:9 the NIV deliberately omits the word "your" ''hymon'' where every extant copy of the Greek text says '''ὑμῶν''' ''hymon'' "your, yours, your own"

The extent to which dynamic equivalence should be used is a long-running debate.  Many modern translations of the Bible use dynamic equivalence to some extent, but some versions use it more than others.  Part of the controversy is how dynamic equivalence can allow [[liberal creep]] into the Bible unless there is a strong guiding principle, such as to adhere to [[conservatism]]. The New International Version is also an example, where dynamic equivalence is not consistently applied, for the purpose of supporting a contentious doctrinal position. For example in Matthew 23:9 the NIV deliberately omits the word "your" ''hymon'' where every extant copy of the Greek text says '''ὑμῶν''' ''hymon'' "your, yours, your own"

::καὶ πατέρα μὴ καλέσητε ὑμῶν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς  

::καὶ πατέρα μὴ καλέσητε ὑμῶν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς  

::kai patera mē kalesēte hymon epi tēs gēs  

::kai patera mē kalesēte hymon epi tēs gēs