Tag Archives: REB

REB Module for e-Sword

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Henry Neufeld

I previously reviewed e-Sword and found it a pleasant surprise in the free Bible software category.  Note that my review was written in 2006, within a few days of my starting this blog, and a great deal has happened since … Continue reading →

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More Study Bible Comparisons – Introduction to Romans

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

I haven’t written on this for a bit, and I wanted to note some differences between three of the major study Bibles I use in terms of introductions to books.  I’m studying Romans right now, so I thought I’d compare … Continue reading →

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Comparing Study Bible Introductions to Luke

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

A few weeks ago I began looking at the new NLT Study Bible, and indicated that I would use it and then comment as I went along rather than writing a review as such. Introductory Comments Since I’m looking at … Continue reading →

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What is the Best Bible Version?

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

There a teacher’s saying that there are no bad questions, except the ones you don’t ask. There’s another saying that says that once you know the right question, the right answer will follow. As with many one liners, these two … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Acts 17:26

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

Yesterday I blogged about the HCSB of Acts 17:26, and in particular the portion that reads something like “made of one ______”. The KJV reads “blood” which is one of the textual variants, while the HCSB says “man” which apparently … Continue reading →

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Reading from the KJV

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

I chose to do my lectionary reading today from the KJV, and specifically from an edition of the C. I. Scofield study Bible. This is an interesting exercise for me, since I grew up on the KJV. In fact, it’s … Continue reading →

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The Value of REB Eccentricity

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

Or perhaps I should say REB uniqueness. One of the major reasons for using multiple Bible versions when studying the Bible in English (or any other language other than the originals) is to make yourself aware of alternate translations for … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 49:2 – Mouths and Sharp Swords

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

One basis I use for comparing Bible translations is the way in which idioms are handled. It’s difficult to measure this precisely, because you have to consider several things: Is the idiom as used comprehensible to modern readers? Does it … Continue reading →

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Textual Emendation in Isaiah 49:7

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

The JPS Tanakh of Isaiah 49:7 reads, in part: Thus said the LORD, The Redeemer of Israel, his Holy One, b-To the despised one, To the abhorred nations,-b . . . Note b reads: Meaning of Heb. uncertain. Emendation yields … Continue reading →

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Nelson Study Bible Note Problems

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

I’m not going to link to a specific edition on this, because there is no ISBN in the edition from which I’m working. It appears to be a match for this item on Amazon.com, and to be essentially the same … Continue reading →

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