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#How to translate the "first shall be last, and the last shall be first"? This concept appears in several places. | #How to translate the "first shall be last, and the last shall be first"? This concept appears in several places. | ||
#Put quotation marks around quotes? Yes, but do not re-quote every verse within a longer quote | #Put quotation marks around quotes? Yes, but do not re-quote every verse within a longer quote | ||
| − | #Should "logos" at the beginning of the Gospel of John be translated as "word", "Truth", or something else? The Greeks lacked a word for "Truth" with a capital "T". See [[Talk:John | + | #Should "logos" at the beginning of the Gospel of John be translated as "word", "Truth", or something else? The Greeks lacked a word for "Truth" with a capital "T". See [[Talk:John 1-7 (Translated)]] |
#Should "slave", "slaves" and "slavery" (mentioned 154 times) be translated as "indentured servant" or "prisoner of war" or something else, to reflect that it was not institutionalized race-based slavery? | #Should "slave", "slaves" and "slavery" (mentioned 154 times) be translated as "indentured servant" or "prisoner of war" or something else, to reflect that it was not institutionalized race-based slavery? | ||
Revision as of 23:39, October 17, 2009
List here the issues in translation that occur during the translation of the Bible, for easy reference:
- Capitalize pronouns when referencing God or Jesus? Resolved: Yes, both for respect and for clarification when adjacent pronouns reference others
- How to translate Pharisees and scribes? As Elites or intellectuals or incumbents? May depend on context.
- How to translate "girl" in Mark 6:22? As "little girl"? As "temptress"? Resolved: the Greek unmistakably says "little girl," contrary to Hollywood renditions.
- How to translate "Holy Spirit"? As "Divine Guide" or "Divine Force"?
- "Son of man" or "Son of Man"? Resolved: "Son of man" (little "m")
- How to translate "disciples"? Many alternatives have been suggested, including "student".
- How to translate the "first shall be last, and the last shall be first"? This concept appears in several places.
- Put quotation marks around quotes? Yes, but do not re-quote every verse within a longer quote
- Should "logos" at the beginning of the Gospel of John be translated as "word", "Truth", or something else? The Greeks lacked a word for "Truth" with a capital "T". See Talk:John 1-7 (Translated)
- Should "slave", "slaves" and "slavery" (mentioned 154 times) be translated as "indentured servant" or "prisoner of war" or something else, to reflect that it was not institutionalized race-based slavery?
In deciding original intent, keep in mind the availability of alternative terms in the Greek.
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