John 8.17—An Invitation to Perjury?. Issue 1 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Förster, Hans
• Is Part Of: Bible translator. Volume 68:Issue 1(2017:Apr.)
• Page Start: 38
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Gospel of John -- witness -- true -- trustworthy -- translation -- ἀληθής; 220.405
• DOI: 10.1177/2051677016688072
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-6770

Abstract

The traditional translation of the Greek word ἀληθής as "true" or "accepted as fact" in John 8.17 appears to suggest a legal stipulation which would pose serious legal problems if used in judicial proceedings. This raises the question whether the translation is true to the mark. The paper suggests that ἀληθής might have a slightly different meaning in John 8.17 and should be translated as "trustworthy."