Hebrew new testament

The Hebrew New Testament!

The Hebrew New Testament, also known as the "New Testament in Hebrew" or "Hebrew New Testament", is a translation of the New Testament into Hebrew, the ancient language of the Jewish people. This translation is significant because it allows readers to understand the New Testament in its original cultural and linguistic context, which is Hebrew.

Here are some interesting facts about the Hebrew New Testament:

  1. First translation: The first Hebrew translation of the New Testament was made by a Jewish Christian named Aquila in the 2nd century AD. However, this translation is now lost.
  2. Modern translations: In the 20th century, several modern translations of the New Testament into Hebrew were made, including the "Hebrew New Testament" by David Bivin and Ed Parmentier (1982) and the "New Testament in Hebrew" by David Stern (1984).
  3. Language: The Hebrew New Testament is written in Modern Hebrew, which is the standardized form of the Hebrew language used today. However, some translations may use Biblical Hebrew, which is the language of the Hebrew Bible.
  4. Purpose: The Hebrew New Testament is intended to help readers understand the New Testament in its original cultural and linguistic context, which is Hebrew. This can be particularly helpful for Jewish readers who may not be familiar with Greek, the original language of the New Testament.
  5. Challenges: Translating the New Testament into Hebrew poses several challenges, including:
    • The New Testament was written in Greek, which is a different language and script from Hebrew.
    • Hebrew has a different grammatical structure and vocabulary than Greek.
    • The New Testament contains many Greek words and phrases that do not have direct equivalents in Hebrew.
  6. Relevance: The Hebrew New Testament can be relevant for several groups of people:
    • Jewish readers who want to understand the New Testament in its original cultural and linguistic context.
    • Christians who want to deepen their understanding of the New Testament and its relationship to the Hebrew Bible.
    • Scholars who study the New Testament and its historical context.

Some examples of Hebrew New Testament translations include:

Keep in mind that there may be variations in translation and interpretation among different Hebrew New Testament translations.