The Hebrew-English Interlinear ESV Old Testament
The Hebrew-English Interlinear ESV Old Testament is an invaluable resource for anyone dedicated to studying the Old Testament in its original Hebrew. For serious study, this book is an essential tool that should be readily available in your library and kept at your side.
Accurate and Faithful
The ESV Old Testament draws from the Masoretic Text of the Hebrew Bible, specifically the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (5th edition, 1997). Behind this work is a dedicated team of over 100 members, including expert translators, review committees, and scholarly advisors – all working to ensure the translation’s accuracy and faithfulness.
The layout of the interlinear text is perfect for a layman like me. Each page presents the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia text word-by-word, with an English gloss beneath each term, showing its basic meaning and morphology. Adjacent to this, the ESV translation is displayed in a separate column, making it easy to compare the Hebrew and English side by side.
Deep and Engaging
As an essentially literal translation, the ESV prioritizes both the precise wording and the distinct style of each biblical author. This “word-for-word” approach is particularly evident in this volume, where you’ll see not only the original structure but also the full impact of the text. This makes the ESV ideal for deep, engaging study.
This book has significantly strengthened my confidence in our English translations of the Bible. Having access to the original Hebrew is an incredible blessing for the church, and it’s indispensable for anyone who is serious about preaching, teaching, and studying God’s Word.
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