Gender Neutral Translations of the Bible

[civic]

Here is a good article on the topic that makes some really good points regarding translations.

Gender in Bible Translation: A Crucial Issue Still Mired in Misunderstanding

In recent decades, the issue of gender in Bible translation has produced a considerable amount of controversy.1As a career Bible translator,2 having served over twenty years in Papua New Guinea, I have seen this issue produce confusion—particularly among English-speaking Bible readers.3Many of...

www.thegospelcoalition.org

 

[Rockerduck]

If the translators could logically apply neutral language, that would be okay. Sometimes when addressing men it shouldn't be used. Galatians 5:11 is awkward because Paul was addressing Jewish men.

Galatians 5:11 - Brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.