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In this episode, Preston Purnell examines how translation fundamentally shapes our understanding of biblical texts, focusing on the crucial opening of Genesis 1:1. Preston delves into Hebrew language nuances that often get lost in English translations.

The discussion covers:

• Why the second word of Genesis 1:1 changes our entire view of creation
• The debate between past tense "created" versus an infinitive form
• How creation ex nihilo (from nothing) concepts have led to faith crises
• The way punctuation choices in translations alter scriptural meaning
• How Greek philosophical ideas have influenced biblical interpretation

Preston explains that "philosophies of men mingled with scripture" throughout history have affected our theological understanding. He explores how Hebrew's economical structure and the playful connotations of words like "void" present a different view of creation than what many modern readers assume.

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