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NASB | Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 1:3 Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and who keep the things which are written in it [heeding them and taking them to heart]; for the time [of fulfillment] is near. |
Bible Question: Does the text here mean that one doesn't have to understand what is read? The text in English reads, "those who read and hear," it doesn't explicitly state, "those who read and understand." But is the latter a better translation than the former? |
Bible Answer: Hello hotpotato The nuance of meaning depends on the context. It always means "to hear" but more often the meaning is "to hearken or understand". I would say the latter meaning is intended. Steve |