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Evaluating Variant Readings and Their Implications
Genesis 1:3—“יְהִי אוֹר”—shows no variation across Hebrew sources like the Masoretic Text, Samaritan Pentateuch, and Dead Sea Scrolls, pointing to a highly stable transmission. However, ancient translations introduce subtle shifts: the Septuagint and Vulgate use verbs that emphasize the process of becoming, while the Peshitta stays closer to the Hebrew’s volitional tone. These differences aren’t textual variants but interpretive choices that shaped how creation and divine speech were understood over time. The contrast between linguistic fidelity and theological nuance reveals how translation can influence doctrine even when the original text remains unchanged.… Learn Hebrew
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