The CSB calls itself “highly literal.” My own church’s ESV is “essentially literal.” The Literal Standard Version calls itself “the most literal translation of The Holy Bible, with significant improvement over previous literal translations.” The impression is alive and well out there in Bible-reader land-in which I was recent-ly dubbed a low-ranking earl-that “literal” Bibles give you what God said, and not-literal Bibles give you what people think he said. The NASB has called itself “the most literal” English Bible. Lots of people want their Bible translations to be “literal.” But what does “literal” even mean? I pray that this article and these diagrams are a blessing and help to you - and to those you love.Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Email LinkedIn look at some of Paul's epistles like Romans and Colossians) Acts to see how the historical accounts read) Matthew, Mark, Luke, John: some bibles don't have red letter for Jesus' words).
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