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| − | When translating the Bible it is important to capture the original author's meaning | + | When translating the Bible it is important to capture the original author's meaning so you need to understand the original author's language and culture. |
Globalism wasn't even a thing in 2nd century. And widespread depression and addiction wasn't an issue either. | Globalism wasn't even a thing in 2nd century. And widespread depression and addiction wasn't an issue either. | ||
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Also, the Ancient Near East culture of the Jews was not very similar to contemporary American culture which is very individualistic. | Also, the Ancient Near East culture of the Jews was not very similar to contemporary American culture which is very individualistic. | ||
| − | Given the above, I suspect the suggested translation is a poor one. | + | Given the above, I suspect the suggested translation in the article is a poor one. |
I am sticking with "Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 08:19, July 17, 2023 (EDT) | I am sticking with "Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 08:19, July 17, 2023 (EDT) | ||
Revision as of 12:28, July 17, 2023
When translating the Bible it is important to capture the original author's meaning so you need to understand the original author's language and culture.
Globalism wasn't even a thing in 2nd century. And widespread depression and addiction wasn't an issue either.
Also, the Ancient Near East culture of the Jews was not very similar to contemporary American culture which is very individualistic.
Given the above, I suspect the suggested translation in the article is a poor one.
I am sticking with "Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."Conservative (talk) 08:19, July 17, 2023 (EDT)