NASB 2020 vs. NASB 1995 - Discussion on Gender Accurate Language | SFR ep. 25

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In this episode, I look at the differences between the NASB 2020 and the NASB 1995. In the Preface to the NASB 2020, The Lockman Foundation claims to have attempted to make the NASB 2020 more "gender accurate", as well as easier to read through using language that is common and more understandable to the modern English reader.

Overall, there are lots of changes and corrections that were good and extremely necessary; however, there are many that were unnecessary, making this translation not quite what many people hoped for. Although, it does seem to be a reliable translation, apart from a few minor shortcomings.

I discuss the differences in the 1995 and 2020 versions in 1st Corinthians 6:18 (here the NASB 2020 improved upon the translation of the the Greek word porneian - now it is translated as sexual immorality instead of just simply immorality). The differences at Genesis 1:2, Romans 5:12, 1st Timothy 2:1-2, and Romans 12:1 are also discussed, along with a brief review of comments made on Alpha & Omega Ministries YouTube channel about these differences: (you can watch their full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FDS6tnklI).

Overall, my view of the NASB 2020 is that it has become more dynamic, and in some ways this is great, but in some ways this loses some of the easter eggs and deeper meanings found in a more literal rendering of the text of Scripture.

Link to the NASB 2020 Bible in this video (I am NOT sponsored by Christian Book!): https://www.christianbook.com/nasb-personal-size-reference-leather-sienna/9781087757650/pd/757650 #NASB2020

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