[Faith-talk] New NIV drops Gender

[Joshua Lester]

Yes, that's it. I didn't remember all of it, but I do remember hearing
more about what is actually in it. I read the article, but notice I
didn't just quote it. I should have cited more sources. Jimmy Swaggart
actually mentioned that the new NIV has also done what I mentioned.
The replacement of the word father in the Lord's prayer, for example.
If they haven't changed it, Brother Swaggart said that the Lord's
prayer in the new Niv says, "Our God, (gender-inclusive.) It should
have stuck with the KJV. That's a dead horse, and I can't beat it. I'm
UPC, so of course we're King James Only. Blessings, Joshua

On 1/7/11, Greg Aikens <gpaikens at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Joshua,
> I can't be sure because you didn't provide the link to the article, but was
> this the article you were referring to?
> http://www.apostolicnews.org/2010/11/new-niv-drops-gender-neutral-language/
>
> If so you missed a very important word. The article is talking about how the
> new NIV has dropped  gender-inclusive language, not gender. They have gone
> back to man and mankind instead of humans and people etc. This seems like it
> would be a major improvement toward the accuracy of translation.
>
>  Every translation committee has its priorities when translating. Some
> prefer to stick as closely to the grammar and syntax of the original
> languages, such as the KJV. Others do their best to communicate the same
> idea as in the original text. This second might involve more interpretation,
> but when scholars are careful the ability to read a passage in natural
> english is extremely valuable. Every english translation has its strengths
> and weaknesses. The discerning reader will be aware of these and be sure to
> compare one version against another for clarification.
>
> Blessings,
> Greg
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