Gender in translation

Seminary president Rich Shields revisits the issue of translation of gender in English Bible versions. He discusses  how gender is translated in Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 8:4 and Hebrews 2:6 in four versions: NIV2011, ESV,  HCSB, and GW.

Published by Wayne Leman

Linguist, Bible translation consultant, grandpa (of 16), sometimes a poet, incurable punster.

One thought on “Gender in translation”

  1. Paul says:

    And because of these unnecessary liberties taken with text in these newest translations, I shall hold to my literal and faithfully accurate NASB.

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