Changes

The '''Bible Retranslation Project''' recognizes two fundamental aspects of a modern language that causes it to be a constant state of flux or change.  In addition, [[liberal creep]] constantly dilutes or alters the meaning of the [[Bible]], and there is a never-ending need to safeguard against and eradicate this.

The '''Bible Retranslation Project''' recognizes two fundamental aspects of a modern language that causes it to be a constant state of flux or change.  In addition, [[liberal creep]] constantly dilutes or alters the meaning of the [[Bible]], and there is a never-ending need to safeguard against and eradicate this.  Examples of phrases that might be better translated today are:

*[[harden not your hearts]] -> "close not your minds".

Two effects—due to culture and the emergence of new terms—may be increasing as communications increase:<ref>If a word inevitably alters its meaning after an approximate number of uses, then the time period for the change in meaning will shorten due to improved technology, just as the length of a [[sound bite]] likewise shortens.  Likewise, the rate of emergence of new terms may be directly correlated to the frequency of communication.  In the [[internet]] era, combating the effect of language degradation and creation on the understanding of the [[Bible]] becomes more important.  </ref>

Two effects—due to culture and the emergence of new terms—may be increasing as communications increase:<ref>If a word inevitably alters its meaning after an approximate number of uses, then the time period for the change in meaning will shorten due to improved technology, just as the length of a [[sound bite]] likewise shortens.  Likewise, the rate of emergence of new terms may be directly correlated to the frequency of communication.  In the [[internet]] era, combating the effect of language degradation and creation on the understanding of the [[Bible]] becomes more important.  </ref>