Numbers 15:17

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

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About this Translation

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Formal EquivalenceBest for: in-depth Bible study

🎯 Translation Approach

A linguistically oriented rendering that prioritizes grammatical precision, consistent key-term translation, and traditional theological terminology while expressing the text in modern, natural English.

Word-for-word

4/5

Readability

4/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Source-language driven: Translated directly from Hebrew and Greek with linguistic analysis rather than from an existing English version.
Grammar-aware rendering: Leverages detailed grammatical cues (tense, case, number) to preserve nuances.
Traditional theological terminology: Retains established renderings for key doctrinal terms where context supports them.
Consistency of key terms: Maintains uniform translations for recurring words and concepts across passages.
Balanced accuracy and readability: Aims for precise meaning while flowing naturally in contemporary English.
AI-assisted workflow: Produced using a modern AI model guided by explicit translation and formatting instructions.

✅ Strengths

high grammatical fidelity to Hebrew and Greek
consistent rendering of key terms
clear, natural phrasing
attention to contextual meaning
theological precision

⚠️ Considerations

can feel formal in places due to precision
less idiomatic than paraphrase-style versions
AI-generated process may benefit from human review for liturgical settings
not tailored for early children’s reading levels

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

pastors and teachers
seminary and Bible college students
serious lay readers
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Consider alternatives for

young children
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those seeking archaic, traditional English style
users wary of AI-generated texts for public worship

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🤖 AI Translation Process

Model: gpt-4o-2024-11-20

Supplier: openai

Additional Resources

Other Translations

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
KJV1611 – Modern English
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
King James Version 1611 (Original)
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And Jehovah{H3068} spake{H1696} unto Moses,{H4872} saying,{H559}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And the LORD{H3068} spake{H1696}{(H8762)} unto Moses{H4872}, saying{H559}{(H8800)},
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And the Lorde spake vnto Moses sayenge:
Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the LORDE talked with Moses, & sayde:
Geneva Bible (1560)
And the Lord spake vnto Moses, saying,
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And the Lorde spake vnto Moyses, saying:
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Webster's Bible (1833)
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,
American Standard Version (1901)
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
American Standard Version (1901)
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And the Lord said to Moses,
World English Bible (2000)
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Rules for First Fruits The LORD spoke to Moses:

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