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NCW Bible scholars developed this test for translations of the Bible (that can be given even by people who dont know Greek) to determine the literalness of a New Testament translation. It tests a translation of the Bible against itself to determine its consistency and literalness. The numbers in the brackets (e.g., [165]) are Strongs Greek Word Numbers. The words in parentheses are normally from the King James Version (except in Section 10 where it is impossible at times to show Greek differences by using it).
To give this test to a translation of the Bible you dont need to use the numbers in the brackets (e.g., [165]), as they are only provided in case you want to go back and discover the underlying Greek word. So, on the first question (see under Section 1 below), using the King James Version (KJV) as your guide, look up the first listed verse (i.e., Eph. 2:2), and then find the listed word (course) in that verse. Now, go to the translation of the Bible that you are testing (e.g., Translation #1 – New International Version [see the second box below]), and look up the same verse (i.e., Eph. 2:2), and find what word it uses where the KJV had the listed word course (i.e., ways).
Now, go to the second listed verse (i.e., Jude 13), look it up in the King James Version, and find the second listed word (ever) in that verse. Then go to the translation of the Bible that you are testing (e.g., #1 – New International Version [see the second box below]), and look up the same verse (i.e., Jude 13), and find what word it uses where the KJV had the second listed word ever (i.e., forever).
If the words in both verses of the tested translation are the same, then the translation passes that test question. However, in our example Translation #1 – New International Version uses the words ways and forever, so it failed this first test question.
| Eph. 2:2: Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: | Jude 13: Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. |
| Eph. 2:2: in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. | Jude 13: They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever. |
| Eph. 2:2: in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, | Jude 13: raging waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever. |
| Eph. 2:2: in which once ye did walk according to the age of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience, | Jude 13: wild waves of a sea, foaming out their own shames; stars going astray, to whom the gloom of the darkness to the age hath been kept. |
| Eph. 2:2: in which you once walked in accordance with this worlds age [the present age], in accordance with the chief who has authority of the air [Satan], the spirit who is now operating in the sons of unpersuadableness. | Jude 13: wild waves of the sea that are foaming out their own shame; straying stars for whom the gloom of darkness [the Destruction of the light (life) of these stars] has been kept for an age [until the beginning of the Last Age]. |
On this first test question our Guide Bible, the King James Version failed, because it uses two different English words for this one Greek noun, as it first uses course and then ever. Translation #1 that we are testing (New International Version) also failed, as it uses ways and ever. Plus, Translation #2 (New King James Version) failed, as it uses course and ever. However, Translation #3 (Youngs Literal Translation) passed the test on this question, as it uses just one word (age) in both verses. Also, Translation #4 (Christian Bible) passed, since it too only uses one word (age).
Section 1 (Simple Nouns): Each of the ten Greek nouns below can be accurately translated by using just one English word.
1. [165] Eph. 2:2 (course) vs. Jude 13 (ever).
2. [2746] 2 Cor. 1:12 (rejoicing) vs. 2 Cor. 7:4 (glorying).
3. [3048] 1 Cor. 16:1 (collection) vs. 1 Cor. 16:2 (gathering).
4. [3671] 1 Tim. 6:12 (profession) vs. 1 Tim. 6:13 (confession).
5. [3793] Acts 11:26 (people) vs. Acts 13:45 (multitude).
6. [3810] Rom. 2:20 (instructor) vs. Heb. 12:9 (which corrected).
7. [4487] Mat. 26:75 (word) vs. Mat. 27:14 (word).
8. [4693] Mat. 21:13 (den) vs. John 11:38 (cave).
9. [4710] Heb. 6:11 (diligence) vs. 2 Pet. 1:5 (diligence).
10. [4904] 1 Cor. 3:9 (laborers together with)
vs. 2 Cor. 1:24 (helpers).
Section 2 (Simple Verbs): Each of the ten Greek verbs below can be accurately translated by using just one English word.
11. [471] Luke 21:15 (gainsay) vs. Acts 4:14 (say against).
12. [1280] Luke 9:7 (be perplexed) vs. Acts 10:17 (doubt).
13. [1392] John 13:31 (glorify) vs. 1 Cor. 12:26 (honor).
14. [1578] Rom. 16:17 (avoid) vs. 1 Pet. 3:11 (eschew).
15. [2572] 2 Cor. 4:3 (hide) vs. 1 Pet. 4:8 (cover).
16. [2657] Acts 11:6 (consider) vs. Rom. 4:19 (consider).
17. [2932] Mat. 10:9 (provide) vs. Luke 18:12 (possess).
18. [4786] 1 Cor. 12:24 (temper together) vs. Heb. 4:2 (mix with).
19. [4909] Luke 11:48 (allow) vs. 1 Cor. 7:12 (be pleased).
20. [5180] Mat. 24:49 (smite) vs. 1 Cor. 8:12 (wound).
Section 3 (Simple Adjectives and Adverbs): Each of the ten Greek adjectives or adverbs below can be accurately translated by using just one English word.
21. [96] 2 Tim. 3:8 (reprobate) vs. Heb. 6:8 (rejected).
22. [104] 1 Pet. 3:15 (always) vs. 2 Pet. 1:12 (always).
23. [1171] Mat. 8:6 (grievously) vs. Luke 11:53 (vehemently).
24. [1619] Acts 12:5 (without ceasing) vs. 1 Pet. 1:22 (fervently).
25. [2152] Acts 10:2 (devout) vs. 2 Pet. 2:9 (godly).
26. [2155] Eph. 4:32 (tenderhearted) vs. 1 Pet. 3:8 (pitiful).
27. [3723] Luke 7:43 (rightly) vs. Luke 20:21 (rightly).
28. [4646] Phi. 2:15 (crooked) vs. 1 Pet. 2:18 (froward).
29. [5011] 2 Cor. 10:1 (base) vs. James 4:6 (humble).
30. [5227] Col. 2:14 (contrary) vs. Heb. 10:27 (adversary).
Section 4 (Only Twice Simple Greek Words): Each of the ten Greek words below occurs only twice in the whole Greek New Testament, and can be accurately translated by using just one English word.
31. [126] Rom. 1:20 (eternal) vs. Jude 6 (everlasting).
32. [398] Luke 19:11 (appear) vs. Acts 21:3 (discover).
33. [635] Mark 13:22 (seduce) vs. 1 Tim. 6:10 (err).
34. [951] Phi. 1:7 (confirmation) vs. Heb. 6:16 (confirmation).
35. [2669] Acts 7:24 (oppress) vs. 2 Pet. 2:7 (vex).
36. [2670] Mat. 14:30 (sink) vs. Mat. 18:6 (drown).
37. [3576] Heb. 5:11 (dull) vs. Heb. 6:12 (slothful).
38. [4866] Phi. 1:27 (strive together) vs. Phi. 4:3 (labor with).
39. [4964] Rom. 12:2 (conform) vs. 1 Pet. 1:14 (fashion).
40. [4980] Mat. 12:44 (empty) vs. 1 Cor. 7:5 (give).
Section 5 (Same Book Comparisons): Each of the ten simple Greek words below is used at least twice in the same book of the Bible, and can be accurately translated by using just one English word.
41. [315] Acts 26:11 (compel) vs. Acts 28:19 (constrain).
42. [1230] Acts 25:13 (after) vs. Acts 27:9 (spend).
43. [2869] Mark 4:39 (cease) vs. Mark 6:51 (cease).
44. [3000] Heb. 9:14 (serve) vs. Heb. 10:2 (worship).
45. [3560] 1 Ths. 5:12 (admonish) vs. 1 Ths. 5:14 (warn).
46. [3852] 1 Tim. 1:5 (commandment) vs. 1 Tim. 1:18 (charge).
47. [3853] Acts 16:23 (charge) vs. Acts 23:30 (command).
48. [4122] 2 Cor. 7:2 (defraud) vs. 2 Cor. 12:17 (make a gain).
49. [5335] Acts 24:9 (say) vs. Acts 25:19 (affirm).
50. [5623] Mark 5:26 (better) vs. Mark 7:11 (profit).
Section 6 (Ecclesiastical Words): Each of the ten Koine Greek (i.e., everyday Greek) words below are often replaced, at times, with religious mumbo jumbo, which distorts the original meanings, while, at other times, they're translated literally, which is, not only, far more accurate, but it also exposes their underhanded inconsistency.
51. [32] Luke 9:26 (angel) vs. Luke 9:52 (messenger).
52. [652] 2 Cor. 8:23 (messenger) vs. 2 Cor. 11:13 (apostle).
53. [909] Mark 7:4 (washing) vs. Heb. 6:2 (baptism).
54. [1249] Rom. 16:1 (servant) vs. 1 Tim. 3:8 (deacon).
55. [1577] Acts 19:39 (assembly) vs. Acts 20:17 (church).
56. [1588] Mat. 24:22 (elect) vs. Rev. 17:14 (chosen).
57. [1985] Acts 20:28 (overseer) vs. 1 Pet. 2:25 (bishop).
58. [4166] Eph. 4:11 (pastor) vs. 1 Pet. 2:25 (shepherd).
59. [4245] Acts 2:17 (old men) vs. Acts 14:23 (elders).
60. [5500] Acts 14:23 (ordain) vs. 2 Cor. 8:19 (choose).
Section 7 (Verb Tenses): Each of the ten Greek verbs below uses in its two given examples exactly the same Greek tense; and therefore, can only be accurately translated by using just one English tense. However, these tests are not now testing whether the translation is using just one English word, so it can pass these ten tests, even when using two different English words in a test.
61. [1325] John 7:19 (did give) vs. John 7:22 (gave).
62. [1586] Acts 13:17 (chose) vs. Eph. 1:4 (hath chosen).
63. [1653] Mark 5:19 (hath had compassion)
vs. Phi. 2:27 (had mercy).
64. [2147] John 7:34 (shall find) vs. John 7:36 (shall find).
65. [2147] Rom. 7:10 (found) vs. Rev. 5:4 (was found).
66. [2300] John 11:45 (had seen) vs. Acts 21:27 (saw).
67. [2770] 1 Cor. 9:20 (might gain) vs. Phi. 3:8 (may win).
68. [3004] John 8:31 (said) vs. Rom. 7:7 (had said).
69. [4137] John 13:18 (may be fulfilled)
vs. John 17:12 (might be fulfilled).
70. [5319] 2 Cor. 5:11 (are made manifest)
vs. Heb. 9:8 (was made manifest).
Section 8 (Related Word Forms): Each of the ten sets of Greek words below is one where a literal translation can show the Greek relationship between the two. For example: [225 noun] means truth, [226 verb] means be truthful, [227 adj.] means true, and [230 adv.] means truly.
71. [1103 adj.] Phi. 4:3 (true) vs. [1104 adv.] Phi. 2:20 (naturally).
72. [1124 noun] John 5:39 (scripture)
vs. [1125 verb] John 5:46 (write).
73. [1212 noun] 1 Cor. 15:27 (manifest)
vs. [1213 verb] 1 Cor. 3:13 (declare).
74. [1296 noun] Acts 7:53 (disposition)
vs. [1299 verb] Acts 7:44 (appoint).
75. [1500 adv.] Gal 3:4 (in vain) vs. [1502 verb] Gal. 2:5 (give place).
76. [1603 verb] Acts 13:33 (fulfill)
vs. [1604 noun] Acts 21:26 (accomplishment).
77. [1644 noun] 2 Cor. 1:17 (lightness)
vs. [1645 adj.] 2 Cor. 4:17 (light).
78. [3671 noun] 1 Tim. 6:12 (profession)
vs. [3672 adv.] 1 Tim. 3:16 (without controversy).
79. [5334 noun] Acts 21:31 (tidings) vs. [5335 verb] Acts 24:9 (say).
80. [5520 verb] John 7:23 (be angry) vs. [5521 noun] Acts 8:23 (gall).
Section 9 (One English Word for Two Unrelated Greek Words): Each of the ten sets of Greek synonyms below can only be accurately and literally translated by using two different (but similar) English words. To answer correctly, there must be an English word for each Greek word, but the English words must be different, and yet similar enough, so that each could replace the other in its sentence, with the resulting sentence still making some sense.
81. [991] Mark 12:38 (beware) vs. [4337] Luke 20:46 (beware).
82. [1194] Mat. 21:35 (beat) vs. [5180] Luke 12:45 (beat).
83. [1267] Luke 12:51 (division) vs. [4978] John 7:43 (division).
84. [2570] Mat. 5:16 (good) vs. [18] Mat. 5:45 (good).
85. [3332] Mat. 19:1 (depart) vs. [565] Luke 1:38 (depart).
86. [3710] Mat. 5:22 (angry) vs. [5520] John 7:23 (angry).
87. [4047] Heb. 10:39 (saving) vs. [4991] Heb.11:7 (saving).
88. [4066] Luke 4:37 (country) vs. [3313] Acts 20:2 (part).
89. [4190] Acts 19:12 (evil) vs. [2560] Acts 23:5 (evil).
90. [5316] Mat. 2:7 (appear) vs. [3700] Mark 9:4 (appear).
Section 10 (Similar Verses): Each of the ten sets of verses below contains phrases or sentences that are either very similar or exactly the same in the Greek. All of the differences in the Greek are noted within the parentheses with underlines. So, a literal English translation should have these phrases or sentences exactly the same, except for the noted Greek differences.
91. Mat. 6:27 (add one cubit) vs. Luke 12:25 (add a cubit).
92. Mat. 7:3 vs. Luke 6:41 (The verses are exactly the same).
93. Mat. 8:3 (was cleansed)
vs. Luke 5:13 (departed from him).
94. Mat. 11:25b-26 (hid) vs. Luke 10:21b (concealed).
95. Mat. 12:41 vs. Luke 11:32 (The verses are exactly the same).
96. Mat. 19:24b (sewing needle)
vs. Luke 18:25 (For and surgeons needle).
97. Mat. 19:24b (enter) vs. Mark 10:25 (pass).
98. Mat. 21:13b (are making)
vs. Mark 11:17b (for all nations and have made).
99. Mat. 21:13b (shall be called and are making)
vs. Luke 19:46b (is and made).
100. Mark 9:19b (how long shall I suffer you)
vs. Luke 9:41b (and perverse and and suffer you).
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