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*Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ([[KJV]])

*Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ([[KJV]])

== flaws in above translations ==

== the second clause above ==

The term "evidence", "proof", and "conviction" are awkward, failing to convey the power of [[faith]].  The Greek term is ἔλεγχος (elenchos), appearing nowhere else in this sense in the entire [[Bible]].  It is used at {{bibleref|2Timothy|3|16}} in the sense of reproof for correction.

The term "evidence", "proof", and "conviction" are awkward, failing to convey the power of [[faith]].  The Greek term is ἔλεγχος (elenchos), appearing nowhere else in this sense in the entire [[Bible]].  It is used at {{bibleref|2Timothy|3|16}} in the sense of reproof for correction.

Meanwhile, "οὐ βλεπομένων" is typically translated narrowly as "unseen" or "not seen," but it should be given a more powerful translation in this context to capture the full meaning: "the [[infinity|infinite]]."

Meanwhile, "οὐ βλεπομένων" is typically translated narrowly as "unseen" or "not seen," but it should be given a more powerful translation in this context to capture the full meaning: "the [[infinity|infinite]]."

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