Ezra 10:35

King James Version 1611 (Original)

Benaiah, Bedeiah, Chelluh,

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King James Version 1611 (Original)

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A historically formal-equivalence translation aiming for close alignment to source texts, rendered in Early Modern English with elevated, literary diction.

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Poetic cadence: Elevated, rhythmic phrasing that lends itself to public reading and memorization.
Pronoun distinctions: Retains second-person singular and plural (thee, thou, ye, you) for nuance.
Traditional phrasing: Established renderings that have shaped English religious language.
Literary influence: Profound impact on English literature and culture.

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Historic and cultural influence
Memorable phrasing suited for memorization
Stable, traditional rendering
Close alignment with source phrasing

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Obsolete grammatical forms (e.g., thee/thou/ye)
Challenging for new or second-language readers
Punctuation and syntax reflect Early Modern conventions

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