In fact, a variety of translations yield some variant of…
““In fact, a variety of translations yield some variant of one of these two possibilities. Table 1. Translations of Psalm 104:8a4 Translation Agrees with: “They went up over the mountains and went down into the valleys” Agrees with: “Mountains rose and the valleys sank down” New American Standard X New International Version X King James Version X New King James Version X English Standard Version X Holman Christian Standard X English translation of the Septuagint X Revised Version (UK) X Amplified Bible X Good News Bible X New English Bible X Revised Berkley X J.N. Darby’s X Living Bible X New Living Translation X Jerusalem Bible X R.G. Moulton X Knox Version X The Holy Scriptures according to the Masoretic Text (a new translation by the Jewish Publication Society) X Revised Standard Version X Young’s Literal Translation X King James 21st Century Version X Geneva Bible X New Revised Standard Version X Webster’s Bible X New International Children’s Version X Interlinear Bible X Obviously, there is no consensus on translation among these English versions.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage highlights differing translations of Psalm 104:8, showing how wording varies across Bible versions.
In simple terms: Different Bible translations render the same verse differently.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that translation choices affect interpretation.
Themes
interpretation
translation
scripture
faith
scholarly debate
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
neutral
Type
explanatory
informational
scholarly
When to use this quote
- academic study
- religious teaching
- interfaith dialogue
- personal study
- sermon preparation
Key Concepts
linguistics
theology
exegesis
textual criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do translation differences shape your understanding of the text?
- What criteria should guide choosing a translation?
A Different Perspective
Translations can reflect doctrinal biases, so compare multiple sources.