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NASB | Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 4:4 But Jesus replied, "It is written and forever remains written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" [Deut 8:3] |
Subject: Why a Literal Translation? |
Bible Note: Greetings EdB! I can't really speak for the NASB, but most translations render it this way. I'm assuming that it is a known idiom. My reason for noting this particular verse is that it is a good example of where a word for word literal translation would be practically meaningless! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |