[HarleyD]

I understand that nuances creep into languages. I heard an interesting story of how there is no Chinese word for "repent". This has caused some difficulties for missionaries.

That being said, I doubt if you would say that a scholar like Jerome didn't understand these nuances when he translated the Bible from Greek to Latin, now would you? I also doubt if there are any subtle parts of the Bible that has not been hashed out over and over again in the last 2,000 years by all sorts of experts versed in all sorts of cultures. I have several books on Bible culture sitting on my shelf. There are references on these things.

[blue-duncan]

"I have several books on Bible culture sitting on my shelf. There are references on these things."

If you have books on your shelf and you sit close to them do you have to read them or can you just say during a conversation "I have that book" and it holds as much weight as someone who has read it?

[kosta50]

I have several books on Bible culture sitting on my shelf. There are references on these things.

That's wonderful, HD. Then maybe you can explain the differences in LXX and KJV version of Isa 9:6, and 9:8 for starters. Thank you.