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Formal equivalence refers to concept equivalence in translation.
Formal equivalence refers to concept equivalence in translation.
False
The New American Standard is considered a standard for formal equivalence.
The New American Standard is considered a standard for formal equivalence.
True
Dynamic equivalence translates the original language directly into English words without consideration of meaning.
Dynamic equivalence translates the original language directly into English words without consideration of meaning.
False
The King James version is fully understood by most people in today's world.
The King James version is fully understood by most people in today's world.
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Paraphrase translations are considered to be close to the original text.
Paraphrase translations are considered to be close to the original text.
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Study Notes
Bible Translation Approaches
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Formal Equivalence: Seeks word-for-word correspondence between the source text (e.g., Greek, Hebrew) and the target language (e.g., English).
- Examples: New American Standard Bible (NASB), English Standard Version (ESV)
- Strengths: Preserves the original wording as closely as possible, often more literal.
- Potential Drawbacks: Can sound unnatural in the target language.
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Dynamic Equivalence (Concept Equivalence): Focuses on conveying the meaning of the passage, not just the words.
- Approach: Translators identify the ideas and concepts in the source text, then translate those into a matching concept in the target language, translating to English-language expressions/words.
- Examples: New International Version (NIV) (more toward formal), New English Bible (NEB), New Living Translation (NLT) (more toward dynamic)
- Strengths: Reads more naturally, aims to make the text understandable to modern readers.
- Potential Drawbacks: Can lose some nuances of the original meaning.
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Paraphrases: The author's interpretation of the original text, akin to a commentary.
- Examples: Phillips Translation, The Living Bible
- Strengths: Provides clear explanations of the passage and an interpretation by the translator.
- Potential Drawbacks: Lose the direct connection to the original text, prone to personal bias and interpretation.
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Choosing a Translation: Consider your needs and resources.
- For initial understanding or if lacking in source language resources focus on formal equivalence.
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Description
Explore various approaches to translating the Bible in this quiz. Learn about Formal Equivalence and Dynamic Equivalence, their strengths, and the specific translations that exemplify each method. Test your understanding of how translation affects readability and meaning.
