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NASB | Acts 28:2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 28:2 And the natives showed us extraordinary kindness and hospitality; for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, since it had begun to rain and was cold. |
Subject: Is Allah the God of Israel? |
Bible Note: I believe you are mistaken to assume the Maltese language uses the term "Allah" as a impersonal noun like the words "god" or "theos." "Allah" is a personal name, and not a generic word for "god." If those on Malta are using the term "Allah" as a translation of the word "god" or "theos" as you seem to be stating, then the people of Malta have a serious problem because the name "Allah" is understood across all languages, much like the name YHWH is (only who knows how to pronounce the One True God's name.) It is unfortunate, for example, when the media translates a terrorist’s statement and translates the "Allah" as "god" in English, because it is not correct. The translation should be true to the speaker’s intent and translate "Allah" as "Allah" so there is no confusion. If those in Malta are translating a generic "god" as "Allah" they will also confuse the population. I say this as one who never went to Malta, nor do I know anyone there or anyone who went there. But, to answer your original question, I believe quite strongly that the personal name "Allah" should never be used of anyone but the god of Islam. MJH |