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The Textual History and Translation of Revelation 21.3b
The Bible Translator
  • Thomas Shepherd, Andrews University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Disciplines
Abstract

Rev 21.3b is a conundrum for translation. The text-critical data point to the UBS5 reading as original but copyists and translators have struggled with the awkwardness of the text. This article reviews translations of Rev 21.3b and the text-critical data and suggests that the translation “and ‘God-with-them’ himself will be their God” resolves the problem and is consistent with the UBS5 reading. This translation finds corroboration in other characteristics of the Apocalypse.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/20516770231151703
First Department
New Testament
Citation Information
Thomas Shepherd. "The Textual History and Translation of Revelation 21.3b" The Bible Translator Vol. 74 Iss. 1 (2023) p. 110 - 125
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/thomas_shepherd/59/