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The video discusses the comparison between the NASB 1995 and the upcoming NASB 2020 update, focusing on changes in wording for clarity and accessibility. There are mixed reactions to the updates, with emphasis on maintaining a literal translation while improving readability through gender-neutral language and synonyms. The NASB 2020 update includes formatting changes like paragraph format, italics for supplied words, and capitalizing pronouns for deity. These changes aim to attract a wider audience and encourage exploration of the NASB.
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In this segment of the video, Tim Frisch compares Nesb 95 with the upcoming Nasb 2020 update. There are mixed reactions to the update, with some people excited for the changes while others are attached to the older version for philosophical or theological reasons. The comparison focuses on passages like 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, showing minor changes like updating “brethren” to “brothers and sisters.” Other changes include synonyms and slight modifications for clarity, such as changing “hold fast” to “hold firmly.” Ultimately, these comparisons offer a glimpse into the updates and how they may impact understanding.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the updates made in the 1995 and current versions of the NASB77, focusing on changes in wording to make the translation more accessible to modern readers. The updates include gender-neutral language and clearer synonyms. The rationale behind these updates is to maintain a more literal translation while ensuring readability. The speaker also highlights that the current update is extensive compared to recent updates in other translations like the ESV and CSB. The changes in the CSB 2020 update, for example, are comparatively minor, with the most substantial alteration being the replacement of “declared righteous” with “justified.”
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In this segment of the video, the speaker talks about the updates in the NASB 2020 Bible version, highlighting the formatting changes such as shifting to paragraph format while retaining bold verse numbers and center-column references. The update continues to use italics for supplied words and capitalizes pronouns for deity, a feature that NASB users appreciate. Although some may not like all the changes, the modernizing efforts aim to make the version more accessible. The speaker believes the update will likely attract more attention to the NASB and encourage more people to explore and read it.