Bible Question:
1 Peter 1:23 since you have been born again--not of perishable seed but of imperishable--through the living and enduring word of God. I have noticed that the word "word" as is found in the above verse is capitalized to read "Word" in a few translations. Among translations that have "Word" rather than "word," are The Amplified Version, Kenneth Wuest Translation, and several other translations. Which would be correct? "word" or "Word" and does it make a difference in our understanding of this verse? Can anyone help? |
Bible Answer: When speaking of the word of God it is hard to seperate the written, inspired word from the word made flesh. However, words on paper do not give life - that is the job of Christ. Peter goes on to say that this word oc which he speaks is the 'good news that was announced to you' (v25). So, it doesn't really matter whether you capitalize it or not... the original authors wrote the whole book in capitals. What matters is how we understand what the word is. In this case it is the power of Christ's selfless love (the good news). Hope that helps. In Christ's Love, jeremy laduke http://www.cor13.com/blog |