Know How We Got the Bible - Ch. 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two major methods of Bible translation?
A
Word-for-word and dynamic-equivalent
2
Q
Explain the example of Mark 1:2 related to the dynamic-equivalent method.
A
Christ quotes Malachi. “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you;”
The original Greek says, “…go before your face.” That’s an idiom we don’t use in English. So, they used the dynamic-equivalent method.
3
Q
What does “canon” mean in Greek?
A
“Rule” or “measure.” It is a way of determining accuracy of a measurement.