Look for theological terms. This will be more obvious in teaching passages (e.g., in Paul) than in narrative (e.g., in the gospels). • Sometimes a verse will “hang” on a word. It is a word that is central to the meaning of the verse, and without it the sentence will not make sense. In Rom. 10:9 it is “Lord.” • As you compare translations, you may find a significant word that is translated differently among the different translations. What do you think “Lord” means? Let’s find out.
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