The Textual History and Translation of Revelation 21.3b

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2023

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.

Journal Title

The Bible Translator

Volume

74

Issue

1

First Page

110

Last Page

125

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1177/20516770231151703

First Department

New Testament

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