Skip to main content
SHARPER IRON

As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)

  • About
    • About Sharper Iron
    • Doctrinal Statement
    • Contact
  • Forum
    • Forum Home
    • Comment Guidelines
  • Account
    • Log in
    • Register

Why do some Bible verses use the word “straw” to describe what is fed to animals?

SI Filings Wed, 04/24/24 6:00 pm
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
English Bible Translations
Bible Translation
Old Testament

“Straw has little sustenance value. Isiaah 11:7 says that the lion will eat straw like the ox. This translation grates on the nerves of a farmer, for every farmer knows that you do not feed straw to an ox” - Matt Postiff

  • 63 views

Discussion

Related . . .

Topics: Books, Book Reviews, English Bible Translations

  • The Best Introduction to Bible Translation?
  • Is the ESV a Calvinist Bible?
  • They're Changing the ESV Again
  • ESV Bible update includes 68 word edits, reverts Genesis 3:16 wording
  • Do We Need a KJV Update? A Candid and Cordial Conversation

Pagination

  • 1
  • Next page

Featured Resource

AU Logo

 

 

… not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

(NKJV, 1 Peter 3:9)

Footer menu

  • About
  • Contact
  • Forum

Since 2005

Image

2005 SI Logo Image