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NASB | John 8:58 Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 8:58 Jesus replied, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, before Abraham was born, I Am." [Ex 3:14] |
Subject: 'I AM' or 'I exist'? |
Bible Note: After citing numerous examples regarding the root word harpazo at Phil 2:6, BeDuhn writes: "There is not a single word derived from harpazo that is used to suggest holding on to something already possessed." Showing that the translators are biased by examples he goes on: "You can see that the word has connotations of seizing something violently or unjustly. The NW translators understood harpagmos accurately as grasping at something one does not have, that is, a "seizure." Christ did not even think of grabbing at equality with God." In one of the few times that he offers possible interpretation, he links this truth with Paul's view of Christ as the second Adam. (1 Cor 15:45) Unlike Adam who did try to seize equality with God, the ability to decide good and bad, Jesus was humble and set the example for us. My how accurate translation can assist in interpretation! |