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cherokee:
Hey Marccus,

Welcome to the forum.
Glad to have you here.

Blessings,
Suzie

Rene:

--- Quote from: marrcus on January 25, 2012, 08:15:16 PM ---I check everything I am told, even the things Ray tells me (but I am discovering that
everything I check, turns out to be right!) So I went to some of the various online
Bible sites where you can compare translations, see the Greek, etc. First off, I
could see that the NIV text for Rev 1:1 makes NO MENTION at all of the word
"signified" or "symbolized" --- but it does appear in other Bible translations. So
I looked at the Greek, word by word. And sure enough, there it was, the Greek
word "esēmanen" indicating that this was a vision in the form of signs and symbols!!!

I asked myself: how could the NIV translators simply leave that word out??

--- End quote ---

Hi Marrcus, and welcome aboard! :)

One of the most useful tools I have learned since coming to BT is the comparing of various bible translations.  This is something that was totally new to me and I'm learning more and more the value of this exercise.

I, also, have been blown away, at times, by some poor translations of scripture.  However, on the other hand, this realization has taught me the importance of putting forth a little more effort in my bible studying by doing further research. ;)

René

Ironbutterfly55:
I, along with my wife, Cica, Welcome to the forum, Marrucs!  I hope you find what you're looking for here as well as at Ray's site.  Remember, you're not here by accident.

marrcus:
Thank you for all the welcomes! And the comments.

I think what most astounded me that the word "esēmanen" could be excluded from some major translations of the Bible is the fact that it is not just any word, with no harm done by leaving it out. It is arguably the key word to understanding what Revelation is about. No doubt these discussions exist in much deeper form on other parts of this forum, as I will discover.

Kat:

Hi Marcus,

I'm glad you have joined us  :)
There were so many things I was learning, when I first found Bible Truths that I was glued to the computer for months, I just couldn't get enough. It is so wonderful to have your eyes opened and to be here with others to discuss these truths with is just such a blessing.

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mercy, peace and love
Kat

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