Amplified Study Bible, Hardcover

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The Amplified, when used according to its stated design, invites readers to deny this interpretive truism. Now, the word pisteuo (πιστεύω) may be used in contexts which highlight its affinity with “relying on” or “trusting in,” but so can the English word “believe.

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Who doesn’t want a Bible that tells you what really happened to Moses in that obscure, even troubling passage in Exodus 4? For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.Therefore the Amplified’s preface is loading up Greek and Hebrew words with more meaning than they are meant to bear. That simple translation, however hardly does justice to the many meanings contained in the Greek pisteuo: “to adhere to, cleave to; to trust, to have faith in; to rely on, to depend on. If you are looking for a Bible easy to read and study, this is your app: Download this version of the Holy book, to better understand the God’s word.

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It’s the latter I’m concerned about: I fear that some readers may assume that the things in brackets are sort of “hidden” in the Greek and Hebrew, waiting for the Amplified Bible to come along and unearth them for English readers who’ve been stuck with other, inferior translations. Set up daily reminders to receive a new verse each day, fostering a deeper connection with scripture and its timeless teachings. It does this through the use of explanatory alternate readings and amplifications to assist the reader in understanding what Scripture really says.

Personalization free options: Tailor the app to suit your preferences and create a comfortable environment for focused Bible study and reflection Customize your reading experience with adjustable font sizes, background colours, and themes. As an exceptionally astute reader yourself, did you feel it was clear to you where they were getting the one idea they added (the sickness) and the one they strengthened (the reason for the Lord’s desire to kill Moses)?