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NASB | Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God (Elohim) created [by forming from nothing] the heavens and the earth. [Heb 11:3] |
Subject: How far would you go in a translation? |
Bible Note: As regards simplification, Tim, I wholeheartedly concur that something needs to be done for that portion of the public whose reading skills are limited. But, at the time time, I have misgivings whether the biblical text itself should be tampered with. Simpler locutions could be offered and possible meanings suggested by the use of marginal commentary without corrupting the biblical text itself. Does this make sense? Of course, to some degree at least, the vast array of so-called study Bibles are doing something to help along these lines. --Hank |