If the Bible is Hard to Read, It Might Not Be You

If the Bible is Hard to Read, It Might Not Be You

May 12, 2026 · 19 min · Season 6 · Episode 6

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This episode discusses the variety of English Bible translations and how to choose one that enhances reading confidence.

We break down why there are dozens of English Bible translations and why that variety does not mean the Bible keeps changing. We explain what translators actually do, where differences come from, and how to pick a Bible version that helps you read with confidence. • the Bible’s original languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek • why every English Bible is a translation • how manuscript choices shape a translation before wording begins • why most major translations come fr...

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Host: Jacqueline Williams Adewole

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