Lesson 3 | Peeling Back the English
Assignment: Luke 4:5-13
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Besides the word “worship” (which is used in place of “fear”), what word does Jesus add to the quotation from Deuteronomy 6:13?
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Examining the immediate context of the passage Jesus quotes in response to the final temptation, we discover that we are not to TEST God, but rather him. (The answer is a single, four-letter word that is not actually used in the text—but is the sense of the text.)
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In both verse 5 and verse 9, the ESV tells us that the devil “took” Jesus. Multiple versions use a different word that has a distinct meaning, at least in English. That word is:
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Which of the following are phrases present in only some versions DUE TO ALTERNATE READINGS?
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The ESV of verse 9 says that the devil “set him” on the pinnacle of the temple, whereas other translations say that he “had him stand.” What do you deduce the reason is for this difference?
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What was the biggest insight you gained from comparing translations?
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How has God met with you in your study of this passage?
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