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'''Translating eternal life''' is a fundamental question of how best to translate into [[English]] a phrase that occurs 18 times in the [[Gospel of John]], multiple times in each of the other [[Gospels]], and 6 times in [[John]]'s first letter, which is commonly translated as "eternal life." This phrase is part of perhaps the most significant [[Bible]] verse of all, {{bibleref|John|3|16}} | '''Translating eternal life''' is a fundamental question of how best to translate into [[English]] a phrase that occurs 18 times in the [[Gospel of John]], multiple times in each of the other [[Gospels]], and 6 times in [[John]]'s first letter, which is commonly translated as "eternal life." This phrase is part of perhaps the most significant [[Bible]] verse of all, {{bibleref|John|3|16}} | ||
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| + | In the original Greek, the phrase is "αἰώνιον ζωὴν". | ||
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| + | An issue is whether this phrase is only about the future, or whether it refers immediately to the present also. For example, does it merely mean "life forever," or does it also have value immediately for overcoming pain, [[anxiety]], or [[addiction]]? | ||
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Revision as of 04:54, July 11, 2024
Translating eternal life is a fundamental question of how best to translate into English a phrase that occurs 18 times in the Gospel of John, multiple times in each of the other Gospels, and 6 times in John's first letter, which is commonly translated as "eternal life." This phrase is part of perhaps the most significant Bible verse of all, John 3:16
In the original Greek, the phrase is "αἰώνιον ζωὴν".
An issue is whether this phrase is only about the future, or whether it refers immediately to the present also. For example, does it merely mean "life forever," or does it also have value immediately for overcoming pain, anxiety, or addiction?