Novum Testamentum Graece

Introduction The Tanak is one of the most common names used to describe the Jewish Bible. It is also known in Protestant circles as the beginning books of the Bible, which is also called the Old Testament. No matter what name this section is given, it is a complex set of books with multiple authors, written in diverse languages, and has a history all its own. Yet, with proper study, much about the text can be discovered because many try to translate the original Hebrew and Aramaic as accurately as possible. This does not mean every form has the same wording because the translator’s preference and the specific words used in the text can lead to several translations emerging with slight differences between each version. Even seemingly straight-forward passages have variances that can cause readers to interpret the text in different ways. One such example is Proverbs 31 which is popular among young women who hope to end up being like the perfect wife described in vv. 10 – 31. Nevertheless, as in all translations of the Biblical text, there is more to the passage then when appears on the surface. Using four different versions of the Protestant Bible, which include: The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB), the New International Version (NIV), and the King James Version (KJV), differences can be found that lead to a better understanding of Pro. 31 both in literary, historical, and modern contexts. Verse Analysis The first verse was…