Comments on: Gender Accurate Bible

By: THE OWL'S SONG: The Gender-Accurate Bible Blog

THE OWL'S SONG: The Gender-Accurate Bible Blog — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:55:59 +0000

[...] comments, as well of those of Wayne Leman, are well worth reading. Also check out comments on "Chasing the Wind." A link is also found on TGABB. Good stuff. Posted by Singing Owl at 10:52 AM [...]

By: Michelle Malkin » THE BIBLE GETS A P.C. REWRITE

Michelle Malkin » THE BIBLE GETS A P.C. REWRITE — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:32:19 +0000

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By: Chasing the Wind » Gender Accurate Bible II

Chasing the Wind » Gender Accurate Bible II — Thu, 03 May 2007 02:20:51 +0000

[...] Two year ago I wrote about the Gender Accurate Bible, and generally dismissed criticisms of the TNIV. It doesn’t say anything about a female god or any of that. It just tries to be more gender-neutral; when it says “brothers” but obviously means both men and women, the TNIV translates it as “brothers and sisters.” That sort of thing. [...]

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:24:18 +0000

Thanks for your comments. There’s no way for me to review both sets and compare, but based on the intent of the authors and their sources, I’m content they’ve developed a good translation. Of course, should you find an example that shows otherwise, I’d appreciate you letting me know.

By: heartberry

heartberry — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:44:42 +0000

The NIV is my preferred version. I’m glad they’ve taken the time to re-write. Having the Word in your own language helps a person comprehend what’s being read. I do not read or speak Hebrew or Greek. I am dependant upon those who have made it their life’s work to do the translating. I can only hope that they take the Word as seriously as I do. Only God sees the heart.

Being watchful, vigilant to make sure you are not being taught “another gospel” is wise. So is understanding the translation process and related issues. We must be careful to take responsibility for what we are hearing and saying. It’s way too easy to take another’s opinion as our own instead of studying to show ourselves approved, rightly dividing the Word of truth. Remember, Holy Spirit is our Teacher, He will lead and guide us into the truth!

By: Gender Accurate Bible

Gender Accurate Bible — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:06:21 +0000

Michael on the Gender Accurate Bible

Michael of Chasing the Wind blogged on the Gender Accurate Bible last May. Michael compares some important NIV and TNIV verses and concludes that the TNIV is accurate. His comments are still very much worth reading today. Wayne Leman wayneleman

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:46:22 +0000

They say it's because the English language has changed in the 30 years since the NIV was issued. If you'll remember, the Bible wasn't written in English, so it either must be studied in the original Greek and Hebrew, or translated accurately. Interestingly enough, the King James version is gender-inclusive. Here is their FAQ on why the revision.

By: Vox

Vox — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:18:57 +0000

But….why are they doing it? Was/is there a need for this? I don’t actually see the point, other than to assuage the gender neutral police – though, perhaps, I am just too cynical.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:34:24 +0000

Except the TNIV is a translation largely by the same people that did the highly respected NIV bible that I use. I looked at a couple of examples and read the TNIV’s assertation that they are not bending to a feminist interpretation of the bible, and that they are staying as accurate to the original Hebrew and Greek as possible.

In other words, *if* they were doing what they’re being accused of, I’d be giving them some righteous indignation, too, but I don’t believe that’s what the TNIV people are doing.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:12:01 +0000

First, I’d like to point out that the NIV in itself is a translation of a translation of a translation, etc… So when you start allowing anyone and their brother to make “translations” the sacred scripture becomes “man’s” scripture. Then to top it off you have a “translations” from a bunch of femi-nazis trying to break down the nature of man and woman.