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Translation Notes

Context for every verse.

  • Figures of speech
  • Cultural and historical background
  • Alternate translations
A translation note for the phrase empty talkers, with an alternate translation and a link to Translation Academy

Translation Words

A lexicon written for translators.

  • Key terms
  • Names and places
  • Translation suggestions
WORDS

Inside each entry

DefinitionWhat the term means in Scripture.
Translation suggestionsWays to say it in your language.
Bible referencesWhere the term appears.

Translation Academy

A manual of translation theory and practice.

  • Process Manual
  • Translation Manual
  • Checking Manual
ACADEMY

Inside the manual

Process ManualAnswers the question, “What next?”
Translation ManualTranslation theory basics and practical Bible translation help.
Checking ManualChecking theory basics and best practices.

Source Texts

Two English Bibles, used side by side.

Literal Text (ULT)

Follows the form of the original languages.

Simplified Text (UST)

States the meaning plainly.

Translation Questions

Test whether your translation is clear.

  1. 1Read the passage aloud.
  2. 2Ask the chapter questions.
  3. 3Listen for correct answers.
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