A Messianic Psalm Psalm 22:16 in the KJV says: “For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.” Christians believe that the 22nd Psalm portrays the crucified Messiah, Jesus Christ. Verse 16 in most Christian translations says “they pierced my hands and my feet”, … Read more
Although most Textus Receptus readings are supported by the majority of manuscripts, there are some readings that are supported by weak manuscript evidence today. We must remember, however, that the state of evidence today is not the same as it was when the Textus Receptus was being edited. The Textus Receptus was first edited in … Read more
The Textus Receptus is Accurate at Revelation 22 Erasmus Used Other Sources Please read the article at the following link for a prerequisite to understanding how to approach the reconstruction of the Book of Revelation from extant witnesses: Book of Revelation in the Textus Receptus. As for Revelation 22:20, critics raise an issue with the … Read more
“There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel.” (Deuteronomy 23:17, KJV) Cult prostitute? The word translated “whore” is the noun “קדשׁה (kedeshah)” and the word translated “sodomite” is the noun “קדשׁ (kadesh)”. The first is the female form of the word and the second is … Read more
We all know that David killed Goliath. 1 Chronicles 20:5 in all translations says Elhanan killed the brother of Goliath. The problem is with 2 Samuel 21:19. The KJV correctly says Elhanan killed the brother of Goliath, but many translations, such as the NASB, ESV and NIV 1984, say Elhanan killed Goliath: KJV: “And there was … Read more