In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Josh Mann discuss the “pay-off” of knowing the languages, and unpack a few examples from the biblical text.
Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:
- The biblical languages give you more immediate access to the meaning of the text
- We live in an age of unprecedented access to affordable language acquisition tools
- Learning the biblical languages can be a fun and rewarding experience
The biblical examples discussed are בְּצֶדֶק from Psalm 17:15 and ἡ τελεία ἀγάπη from 1 John 4:17-18.
Show notes
The following quote, alledgedly by Jewish poet, Haim Nachman Bialik, is referrenced in this episode: “Reading the Bible in translation is like kissing your new bride through a veil.”
The original source of this quote could not be located.
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The Biblical Languages Podcast hosts discussions and interviews related to learning the biblical languages and issues relevant to biblical exegesis. Episodes cover topics in 4 major categories: language acquisition, linguistics, cultural backgrounds, and exegesis.
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