Questions tagged [new-world-translation]
Questions relating to translation choices made in the New World Translation of the Bible, used by Jehovah's Witnesses
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In John 1:1c, should the Greek word θεὸς be translated into English as “a god” or “God”?
The New World Translation, the official Bible version of the Watchtower/Jehovah’s Witnesses, translates John 1:1 into English as follows:
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, ...
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How can we understand differences between the NWT and Latin/Hebrew/Greek on Zechariah 12:10?
Is there any early manuscript that shows a word translatable as "the one" (3rd person) in Zechariah 12:10?
When looking at Zechariah 12:10, this is how it reads in:
New World Translation (NWT)
I ...
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Is NWT's translation of John 8:58 reasonable?
I already assumed the opposite in an answer to why there are so many Bible translations, on Christianity.SE. Now that we have an expert community, I'd like to check. The translators of the New World ...
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1 Corinthians 15:6 - What does "Fallen Asleep" really mean?
I'm trying to get a precise meaning /translation to the word ἐκοιμήθησαν from 1 Corinthians 15: 6 that seems to be ancient greek since os took from original greek manuscripts.
I've looked for greek ...
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How is the New World Translation's usage of "Jehovah" controversial?
The New World Translation transliterates the Tetragrammaton as “Jehovah”.
Why does this translation choose to transliterate the Tetragrammaton this way?
How was the choice made to use the ...
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How accurate is the New World Translation bible?
How accurate is the New World Translation Bible? My grandfather is a Jehovah's Witness and told me that the NWT bible that the Watchtower Society has produced is one of the most accurate translations ...
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Jesus Christ was concealed in Old Testament why? [closed]
Jesus in the Old Testament was concealed for a reason, but then the New Testament makes him known.
Please explain to me, with scriptural backing, why GOD could only bring forth the manifested Christ ...