Sweden has a new Bible translation. The previous one was released in 2000.
I very rarely read the Bible in Swedish, and the new translation that has just been released isn't one I plan to acquire, but it can still be interesting to see what it’s like.
Almost all translations have drawn criticism. This applies to the various English versions as well; while opinions may differ, I hope the stories themselves come across clearly.
However, the following has been brought to my attention—something you might also have views on.
Matt 5:22: Bibel 2000: "anyone who becomes angry with his brother" -> NT 2026: "Anyone who harbors anger against their brother or sister"
The Greek *adelphoi* was used for mixed groups of men and women.
And that’s true the Greek word is so much bibber than just “Brother” and I have seen some translations in English which includes sisters.
"Jesus heals a lame man." This has now been changed to: "Jesus heals a man who is lame."
I don’t really know what difference it would make, but they thought this was so much better.
Romans 8:14: "All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God" –
The wording is changed from "sons of God" to "children of God,"
even though some of the connotation regarding inheritance rights from antiquity is lost.
Luke 22: "Is it with a kiss that you betray the Son of Man?" The same verb, *paradidomi*, is used for both Judas and the Great Council, yet the *Bibel 2000* translation used "handed over" for the Council and "betrayed" for Judas. Now, the same word is used.
But Handed over means to give an object, control, power, or responsibility to someone else, often after being asked or directed to do so.
The tradition of a parent "handing over" or "giving away" a bride during a wedding ceremony symbolises a transition of family support, mutual consent, and the start of a new household. But this Handed over in this situation might be very controversial nowadays, sad to say
Well, perhaps I’ll buy it after all. But it will certainly be called into question.
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