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constant translation and retranslation are essential to convey the original meaning.

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3. Why do you think the Bible is translated? Why don't we just keep it in the original Hebrew and Greek?

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: The meanings of words change over time, so even keeping the Bible in the original Hebrew and Greek would not ensure communication of its original meaning. Also, Christian concepts went beyond the language available at the time, and new words help fill in the gaps. Thus constant translation and retranslation are essential to convey the original meaning.

4. Can a citizen of Greece today understand the original New Testament? Why or why not?

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