Questions tagged [niv]
Questions specific to translation choices made in the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, in any of the versions: 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011.
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What's the correct translation of Galatians 5:17
I've noticed that the latest NIV translation translates Galatians 5:17 differently to every other translation.
NIV "For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is ...
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Willful sin and apostasy (Hebrews 10:26)
NOTE: I understand that people have asked about Hebrews 10:26 on this forum. My question is very specific and to my knowledge has not been addressed. Please don't refer me to others who are not asking ...
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'Sin',Faith,Duty vs Forgivensss,Faith,Duty in Luke 17:1-10?
The NIV sub titles the teaching of Christ in Luke 17 as teaching sin,faith and duty but when looking closely at the texts it wuold seem Christ was teaching Forgiveness,Faith and Duty
Sin, Faith, Duty
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What is the justification for the New international Version and New Living Translation's translation of Philippians 2:6?
Philippians 2:6 NIV Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage
Philippians 2:6 NLT Though he was God, he did not think of equality with ...
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Why were the guards of king Saul not charged for refusing to carry out his order In 1 Samuel 22:16-17?
King Saul orders his guards to kill the priests but somehow the guards refuse to carry out this order which is subsequently carried out by Doeg the Edomite.Under normal circumstances this should have ...
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how do we reconcile John 8:14 & 5:31
John 8:14 New International Version
14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come ...
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How to understand the KJV translation of Psalms 68:8?
Psalms 68:8 KJV
8 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Psalms 68:8 NIV
the earth shook, the heavens ...
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Rev 8:7 is it a third part of the trees or third part of earth burned up?
Significant differences between NIV and KJV in Revelation 8:7. NIV has "A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up" while KJV has only trees mentioned "and ...
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Why does Nehemiah 1:5 in the NIV translate הַבְּרִית֙ וָחֶ֔סֶד "HaB'rit va-Chesed" as "[His] Covenant [of Love]"?
In Nehemiah 1:5 of the NIV Bible, we read a phrase : "[who] keeps [His] Covenant [of love]".
Is וָחֶ֔סֶד "va-Chesed" really describing the type of Covenant?
Why does Nehemiah 1:5 ...
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Which manuscripts indicate the NIV footnote alternative of "Father keep them faithful to your name"?
John 17:11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of[a] your name, the name you gave me, so that they may ...
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Did Hannah pay for Samuel's dedication to the Lord in 1 Samuel 1? [closed]
According to the law in the book of Leviticus one was obliged to pay a certain amount for dedicating someone to the Lord
Leviticus 27:1-7 NIV
27 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Give the following ...
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In 2 Corinthians 6:7 what are the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left?
2 Corinthians 6:7 NIV
7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left
What are these weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the ...
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In the suspected case of an unfaithful wife (Numbers 5:11-31) why is the husband not punished?
In the suspected case of unfaithful wife 'the husband is said to be innocent' even after the wife have been proved to be innocent after under going the test.
Numbers 5:11-15 NIV
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Did Hobab leave Moses in Numbers 10:29-31?
Numbers 10:29-31 NIV
29 Now Moses said to Hobab son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, “We are setting out for the place about which the Lord said, ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us and ...
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Who is "he" in Luke 20:37
Luke 20:37 NIV
37 But in the account of the burning bush, even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’[b] 38 He is not ...
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To what do sophia and phronēsei refer to in Ephesians 1:8?
In the ESV, Ephesians 1:8 (with some of verse 7 for context) is:
according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
thus connecting "wisdom and insight&...
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What is the meaning of the Greek word 'semeion' in Revelation
I was under the impression that the Greek word 'semeion' as used in Revelation, means "sign". However, I discover that this Greek word is interpreted as either 'event' (in the NLT), 'wonder'...
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How to understand Leviticus 17 in light of Deutoronomy 14?
Leviticus 17:15 NIV
Anyone, whether native-born or alien, who eats anything found
dead or torn by wild animals must wash his clothes and bathe with
water, and he will be ceremonially unclean till ...
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Was it the Cozbi incident that triggered off the plague as alluded in Numbers 25:18?
Numbers 25:17-18 NIV
17 “Treat the Midianites as enemies and kill them. 18 They treated you as enemies when they deceived you in the Peor incident involving their sister Kozbi, the daughter of a ...
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Was Benaiah afraid to kill Joab in the sanctuary in 1 Kings 2:
Solomon instructs Benaiah to kill Joab regardless that he was in the sanctuary holding onto the horns of the Altar.Benaiah seems to hesitate and instead negotiates with him to come out of the ...
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Which festivals did these fasts correspond with in Zechariah 8:19?
Zechariah 8:19 NIV
19 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love ...
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What is this "full fruit"?
In Isaiah 27:9 (NIV)
By this, then, will Jacob's guilt be atoned for, and this will be the full fruit of the removal of his sin: When he makes all the altar stones to be like limestone crushed to ...
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Did God ever consider animals as suitable help for man in Genesis 2?
The passages in this question are all from Genesis 2.
After creation God expresses how no suitable companion could be found for the man
18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. ...
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Was Isaac aware that Jacob was fleeing Esau?
It seems only the mother was aware of the threat that Esau had issued
Genesis 27:42 NIV
42 When Rebekah was told what her older son Esau had said, she sent
for her younger son Jacob and said to him, “...
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Was John the Baptist wearing a prophet's garment in Matthew 3:4?
Matthew 3:4 NIV
John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Similarly, the prophet in Zechariah is said to have worn a ...
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Did God change his mind concerning the wealth of kings?
Deuteronomy 17:17 NIV
17 He must not take many wives, or his heart will be led astray. He
must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold.
Years later king Solomon asks for wisdom and God adds ...
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Did David choose a soft landing in option 3 in 2 Samuel 24:11-13?
After David had sinned judgement is passed and he is given three options to choose from
2 Samuel 24:11-13 NIV
11 Before David got up the next morning, the word of the Lord had come to Gad the prophet, ...
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Did the angel announce "peace on earth" to the shepherds when Jesus was born?
Luke 2:14 Young's Literal Translation 'Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men -- good will.'
Young's Literal Translation indicates unqualified peace of earth.
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Should τῷ πνεύματι αὐτοῦ in Mark 8:12 be translated as meaning "with his breath?"
Deeply sighing ἀναστενάξας involves one's breath. The word πνεῦμα has the meanings breath and wind, as well as spirit. Translating τῷ πνεύματι αὐτοῦ as "in his spirit" implies that Jesus ...
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Was there something significant to the Israelites about the third miracle in Exodus 4:8?
God sends Moses to the Israelites to tell them that he is about to redeem them but Moses makes it clear that they might not believe him.Having perfomed the first two miracles it seems Moses goes on to ...
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How to understand John 4 in light of Exodus 17 and Numbers 20?
When Christ met the woman of Samaria he promised her that she will never thirst if she partook of the waters that he will give her.
John 4:10-14 NIV
10 Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God ...
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When was Ezekiel 9:3-7 fulfilled?
Ezekiel 9:3 NIV
3 Now the glory of the God of Israel went up from above the cherubim,
where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. Then
the Lord called to the man clothed in linen who ...
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Did Ezekiel warn the prince and the Israelites in Jerusalem about the impending exile?
God had warned Ezekiel that if he did not warn those whom God sent him to their blood will be upon him
Ezekiel 3:17 NIV
17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the ...
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Why does the punishment of him who kills Cain seem more severe in Genesis 4:15: [closed]
Genesis 4:10 NIV
10 The Lord said, “What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground. 11 Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to ...
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How could King Herod have killed John the baptist in Matthew 14?
According to Matthew's narrative King Herod is said to have died whilst Christ was still a child in Egypt with his parents.It is said King Herod had been succeeded by his son Archelaus when Joseph ...
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Why do English bibles change "Yearn for Purity" (נַשְּׁקוּ בַר) in Psalm 2:12 to "Kiss the Son" or "Kiss his Son"?
We read in Tehillim 2:12 [MT],
"Yearn for Purity, lest He be angry and your-way will perish when suddenly His-wrath will kindle. Happy [are] all who take refuge in-Him" (נַשְּׁקוּ בַ֡ר פֶּן ...
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Parallels between Samson and David?
There seems to be some alleged parallels in the following stories of Samson and David.The two figures seem to go through similar situations.All texts from the NIV.
SAMSON
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Who are said to have the firstfruits of the Spirit in Romans 8:23?
Romans 8:23 NIV
23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies
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Who are to be Priest and Levites in Isaiah 66:21?
Isaiah 66:21 NIV
21 And I will select some of them also to be priests and Levites,” says the Lord.
Who are to be selected as Priests and Levites?
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Why was Abraham not punished for looking at Sodom whilst it was burning in Genesis 19:27?
After Lot had been told to vacate Sodom and escape its judgement his wife is said to have looked back at the burning city and was turned into a pillar of salt
Genesis 19:23-26 NIV
23 By the time Lot ...
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Did Moses take them to the rock at Horeb for water and back to Rephidim?
It is said they came to Rephidim which is between the wilderness of sin and Sinai and complained about water.Moses took them to Horeb which somehow seems to be same as Sinai and gave them water from ...
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Why is Seth said to be in likeness and image of his father in Genesis 5:3?
Genesis 5:3 NIV
3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.
Adam had other sons prior to Seth who were not said to be in his likeness ...
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Does the YLT translate Genesis 4:4 accurately?
ד וְהֶבֶל הֵבִיא גַם-הוּא מִבְּכֹרוֹת צֹאנוֹ, וּמֵחֶלְבֵהֶן; וַיִּשַׁע יְהוָה, אֶל-הֶבֶל וְאֶל-מִנְחָתוֹ.
Genesis 4:4 YLT
4 and Abel, he hath brought, he also, from the female firstlings of his flock,...
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Mark 16:17 - Who is Jesus commanding?
In Mark 16:17 Jesus addresses the 11 disciples and gives a call to action:
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be ...
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Why doesn't the ESV mention Joseph pleading for his life?
Follow-up to: Why did Joseph's brothers talk about Joseph pleading for his life later?
Genesis 42:21, NIV:
They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We ...
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Why were the Sabbath breakers not punished in Exodus 16:27-28?
Exodus 16:27 NIV
27 Nevertheless, some of the people went out on the seventh day to gather it, but they found none. 28 Then the Lord said to Moses, “How long will you[c] refuse to keep my commands and ...
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Why did Christ instruct his followers to carry purse and bag in Luke 22:36
Initial when Christ sent out his disciples he instructed them not to carry purse or bag
.Luke 10:4 NIV
4 Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.
But later after the ...
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Who is being supported and protected in Daniel 11:1?
Daniel 11:1 NIV
11 1 And in the first year of Darius the Mede, I took my stand to support and protect him.)
In the above text its not clear who is being supported and protected.
Who is the ...
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Why is John 5:4 missing in the NIV?
John 5:3-5 NIV
3 Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. [4] [b] 5 One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years.
John 5:3-5 KJV
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Why does the NIV translate Psalms 52:1 differently than many other translations?
Psalms 52:1 NIV
Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero?
Why do you boast all day long,
you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?
Psalm 52 King James Version (KJV)
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