Questions tagged [nasb]
NASB — New American Standard Bible Use when discussing issues that are connected to a reading of the NASB.
1
vote
1answer
25 views
Why do the NASB translators add the word 'mere' in Colossians 2:17?
Colossians 2 NASB
[17]things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.
Colossians 2 NKJV
17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of ...
1
vote
1answer
71 views
Why do the NASB translators of 1 Cor. 14:1 add the word “earnestly” before “desire spiritual gifts”?
1 Cor. 14:1 in the NASB reads:
"Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy."
The Greek word used here for "desire" is "Διώκετε," a present - active - ...
4
votes
3answers
311 views
What is the basis of the extra text in the NASB for Romans 12:6?
Most translations are essentially along the lines of HCSB:
"According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts:"
But NASB adds, using capital letters to indicate the addition:
"Since ...
5
votes
2answers
89 views
Why is the position of the verse marker of 1 John 2:14 inconsistent?
i.e.
NASB: I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. 14I have written to you, fathers,
HCSB: 14I have written to you, children,
because you have come to know the ...
6
votes
1answer
170 views
What is the justification for the NASB translators capitalizing “Word” in 1 John 1:1?
In John's gospel introduction, Jesus is presented as the incarnate Word and so capitalizing Word there is fitting.
In 1 John 1:1, it seems clear that the 'word' is the message about the Life, and ...
2
votes
1answer
326 views
What does the Greek word ὁμοιοπαθής mean in Acts 14:15?
The Greek word ὁμοιοπαθής is a compound word. It came from two words: ὅμοιος (like/similar)and πάσχω (feelings/strong emotion).
Why, then, the NASB translate it as 'of same nature' and why, then, the ...
-1
votes
1answer
89 views
Where does the paragraph end in Genesis 37:2 [closed]
I'm converting this link into HTML, so when I came across Genesis 37:2, I got stumped because I don't see where there might be a closing </p> tag.
