Ep. 71 - How Bible Translators Change the Word of God

Word First Radio

Jacob and Cam are joined by the insightful Dr. Julian Lysvik, the Senior Advisor for Bible Translation at the Norwegian Bible Society. In this episode, they dive into the fascinating world of Bible translation, discussing the challenges and intricacies involved in updating the Norwegian Bible. Dr. Lysvik shares his journey into his current role, his background in linguistics, and the importance of making the Bible accessible to new generations. The conversation covers the balance between word-for-word and meaning-for-meaning translations, the necessity of revisions, and the process of making these updates. They also address common concerns about changing the Word of God and provide a thoughtful perspective on the role of translation in preserving the faith.

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🔑 Episode Keywords

Bible Translation, Norwegian Bible Society, Textual Criticism, Linguistics, Phonetics And Phonology, Hebrew And Semitic Languages, Bible Revision, Sami Languages, Easy Reading Translation, Sign Language Bible, Biblical Hebrew, Greek Translation, Bible Competitors, United Bible Societies, Translation Process, Language Evolution, Idiomatic Vs. Concordant Translation, King James Version, New Testament, Ecumenical Translation

✍️ Episode References

Norwegian Bible Society
https://www.bibel.no/

University of Oslo
https://www.uio.no/english/

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
https://www.mit.edu/

University of Jerusalem
https://en.huji.ac.il/

New Living Translation
https://www.tyndale.com/nlt

American Sign Language Bible
https://www.doorinternational.org/

NRSV (New Revised Standard Version)
https://www.nrsv.net/

NIV (New International Version)
https://www.thenivbible.com/

King James Version
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/

Geneva Bible
https://www.genevabible.org/

John Ankerberg Show
https://www.jashow.org/

Dan Wallace
https://danielbwallace.com/

Septuagint
https://www.septuagint.net/

Vulgate
https://www.vatican.va/archive/bible/nova_vulgata/documents/nova-vulgata_index_lt.html