Friday, November 28, 2025

Psalm 127:3 (A Bible Translation Comparison)

 (ESV)"Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward."  

(LSB)"Behold, children are an inheritance of Yahweh, The fruit of the womb is a reward." 

(CSB)"Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward." 

(NRSV)"Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward." 

In Psalm 127:3 we have an unusual occurrence.  Two Bible translations (ESV,LSB) that do not usually use gender neutral language have "children".  On the other hand, two Bible translations (CSB,NRSV) that do regularly use gender neutral language have "sons".   

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