Does it matter? Yes, if we believe Jesus’ words at John 4:24 about worshiping God “in truth”.
I'll let Ken know :-)
Even God speaks of “my soul” at Isa. 42:1.
In the LXX the words "my soul" as found in the KJV appear as "psuche", and in the Hebrew as "nephesh". A little point that both terms mean the same thing. Things like this should be noted, as Ken says, in the margin, in brackets, or in a note at the bottom of the page. In the eyes of most people the words "my soul" insinuates something belonging to them - a mystical, ethereal something within them. Anyone who realizes that it is God Himself speaking in Isa. 42:1 would think that God Himself has within Himself a "soul". But God is a "spirit" scripture tells us. Does a "spirit" have a "soul"? I think that this verse should have been translated different. Maybe like, "my being"? Try to read it that way and see what a difference it makes to your understanding. It opened up my eyes!
Does it matter? Yes, if we believe Jesus’ words at John 4:24 about worshiping God “in truth”.
Excellent point! And we should also not neglect to understand what Jesus said in John 12:47-50 and what is said in Proverbs 30:5-6.