Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Ephesians 4:8 Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO MEN." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:8 Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND HE BESTOWED GIFTS ON MEN." [Ps 68:18] |
Bible Question: Eph 4:8("given") vs Ps 68:18("received)? |
Bible Answer: Greetings! The simplest answer seems to be that the Victor in Ps. 68:18 received gifts from the conquered which He would then turn around and give to others. This may be why Paul simply quotes 'given' rather than 'received'. However, there is also ancient evidence that many viewed Ps. 68:18 to also mean 'given' as well. Consider this quote: "The Targum and Syriac version render it, 'thou hast given gifts to men'; and the Arabic version, 'and he gave gifts to men', as the apostle, Eph_4:8;" Source: Gill's commentary on Ps. 68:18. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |