[geeks] [rescue] Translation clarification

[Phil Stracchino]

Earl D. Baugh Jr. wrote:
> Phil wrote:
>> Yup.  However, just try to find a bible in any Western church that
>> translates the word *correctly*.
>>
>> It's one of many known mis-translations.

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> To wit: The NIV translation correctly translates this as : "You shall  
> not murder"
> (see: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020:13;&version=31;)

[snip for brevity]

> In addition:  It is also correctly translated (or quoted in  
> paraphrased versions) in:
> 1) The American Standard Bible
> 2) The Message
> 3) English Standard Version
> 4) Contemporary English Version
> 5) New Living Translation
> 6) New King James Version
> 
> Which, with the NIV,  I believe would represent a strong majority of  
> current Western Churches.

OK, that has changed since the last time I knew.  That is a small ray of 
light.  I think there's still a long way to go though.



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