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minus-squaresurewhynotlem@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2arrow-down2·1 year agoWhy would you trust the Greek translation on that topic? They had a clear bias on the subject that would’ve influenced word choice.
minus-squareAshyr@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up7·1 year agoThe New Testament was written in Greek. The only Hebrew verses that discuss homosexuality are even more vague and difficult to translate. I’m not trying to convert you or persuade you the Bible is actually pretty cool. I’m just telling you what’s in it.
Why would you trust the Greek translation on that topic? They had a clear bias on the subject that would’ve influenced word choice.
The New Testament was written in Greek.
The only Hebrew verses that discuss homosexuality are even more vague and difficult to translate.
I’m not trying to convert you or persuade you the Bible is actually pretty cool. I’m just telling you what’s in it.