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- September 23rd, 2025, 4:52 am
- Forum: Word Meanings
- Topic: Translating Biblical insults without losing power
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Re: Translating Biblical insults without losing power
Words like ‘fool’ have softened so much in modern English that they no longer carry the sting they once did. At the same time, jumping to modern profanity can feel out of place or distort the original tone. I think considering the cultural context of both the original audience and today’s readers is...