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NASB | Revelation 2:12 ¶ "And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ¶ The One who has the sharp two-edged sword says this: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 2:12 ¶ "And to the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Pergamum write: "These are the words of Him who has and wields the sharp two-edged sword [in judgment]: |
Bible Question: In Rev. 2:12 in the Amplified Bible the words "and wields" are present, but not in other translations. What is the significance of "wields"? |
Bible Answer: Wolfie11, If I am not mistaking the translators' motive, they are simply translating the word "echo" as "wield." This word would less colorfully mean simply "to have." You'd normally just say "the one who has" However, when discussing weapon which one is carrying, "wield" becomes a fair way of expressing possession. That's all that the translators are doing there. Simply read it to refer to the one who has the sharp two edged sword. There is nothing in the greek implying usage of the sword -in this particular verse- In Christ,Beja |
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