Dr. Jeffrey L. Seif Defends Tree Of Life Translation

[@vnillaqt]

Thank you Remnant Radio. I think this was needed after having Mark Ward on. I think Dr Sief is spot on. I grew up in my early years as a Baptist/pentacostal. But I always wondered why we Christian’s would celebrate something different than what Jesus did. My questions were answered when I met my best friend who grew up messianic Jewish. I would go to “schule” ( messianic Jewish Sunday school ) on Saturday mornings with her family. It was beautiful. I loved to see the Jewish traditions they kept in their home. Making challa bread, saying the different prayers for the lights and the food etc. It helped me gain an understanding of Jesus’ Jewish roots. I believe the TLV does exactly that. Yes it may be “niche” but I think we could all benefit from this translation in our collections. I especially love the Greek present tense in the NT. I feel like it makes the story come alive. Also, I appreciate that every pronoun attributed to God and Jesus is capitalized.

[@LukeLong-ft5um]

I am not Jewish, but the TLV bible is my favorite translation. As Dr. Seif said, the TLV wonderfully opens my eyes to the Jewish culture within the Jesus story. It also helps me understand and relate to my dear Messianic brothers and sisters in my own city. 🙏❤

[@EminentSeafarerGIO]

BINGO, Sir! BULL"S EYE!!! The TLV is a trove of blessing, an effulgent and opulent behoof of TRUE Translation! This Mark Ward appears to be just ALL HAT AND NO CATTLE! Because he speaks of something he knows nothing about. Keep the good job, Sir. God bless you!!!

[@EminentSeafarerGIO]

Well done, Dr. Jeffrey!!! Steady as you go. Godspeed!!!! TLV is one of the best!

[@lillianthomas9861]

Thank you Dr. Seif !! You're an encouragement to this Messianic Gentile.

[@morgankrupinski4694]

Thank you Remnant Radio for a timely response on the previous video which was very critical of the TLV!

[@GabeGarsia]

Dr Seif was one of my favorite teachers while I studied at CFNI! YOU ROCK DR SEIF 🙌🏽

[@daisygamble8139]

The Tree of Life Version is such a Blessing ! It is a real Gift for so many reasons, the roots of our faith are so beautifully shown, Yeshua Messiah was born, lived, walked, taught, was crucified and rose to the Glory at the right Hand of Most High God as the Jewish Messiah ! He Is The King. Keep the Sabbath Holy is One of the Ten Commandments, the Feasts of the Bible were given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Those of us who did not have the Blessing of being raised in either a Messanic or Christian Families and Churches that taught the entire Old and New Testiments clearly have missed out on so many vital teachings!

[@EminentSeafarerGIO]

Exactly! As fitting as a glove! A real pearl is totally unable to be impugned or negated. TLV is one of the best. While Mark Ward, even with his M.D. behind his back has showed himself to be a profound ALL HAT AND NO CATTLE

[@amandajacobs4374]

Thank you for hosting Dr. Seif! That was my biggest criticism from the review with Mr. Ward. Thank you for responding and keeping the door open to other view points. I agree the sectarian criticism was harsh and I felt it told Jewish believers in Yeshua, like myself, to scrub away our Jewish identity yo fit into the larger believing body. We're not all hands, or feet, or eyes in the Body- so it makes sense that we all work (or translate) a little differently. Definitely prefer the niche connotation. I will answer better to one question - those within the Messianic movement would know what 'lashon hara' meant and other phrases. And for those who are newer to the Messianic Jewish way of worship, would be taught the meanings/traditions etc. Just like if i were to attend a church, I would have a learning curve to better understand your colloquialisms and traditions. Again, thank you to Remnant Radio for allowing another view point speak to yhis topic!

[@daisygamble8139]

I also cherish the Prayers, emphasis on the importance of Family, and the Art work. My two daughters and I began keeping the Sabbath Holy twenty three years ago, that changed our lives, then this Tree of Life Bible version was found, Oh Happy Day. I also recommend the music from the concerts by Joshua Aaron, Live at the Tower of David and Live at the Garden Tomb. One last thing to share are the archeological findings by Ron Wyatt, all found on KZbin. May the Lord Bless you All.

[@WiseWomanLola]

Now, I am inspired to check that translation out. I support his efforts to reach Jewish people and to teach non-Jewish people.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

*These words are not mine.* These are the words the Ruach HaKodesh (YAHUAH's Set-Apart Spirit) uttered through me when I prayed to YAHUAH; asking him what *he wants* me to say, knowing the truth: "Know that YAHUAH is the name of the Most High and YAHUsha is the name of The Son. Come out of her, my people, who have fallen to the deceit of Constantine. Who know not my name and say they love me. I have made myself known. I have heard you and I am here. There are many who are yours to be saved. I am he who knows all that you are. Come to me, here are they who are mine. Make haste to come, here are we. Give in to them who speak of me, they are yours. I am here for you. Know that all is for them, here are we. Give not to them that are against me. I am he who sees all you do. Come to me out of her, all are here for me. Do what I say. Out of her, come. All are here." Exodus 3:13-15 KJV 13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? 14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you. 15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, the Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations. John 5:43 KJV 43 *I am come in my Father's name,* and ye receive me not: *if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.* 2 Corinthians 6:17 KJV 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and *touch not the unclean thing;* *and I will receive you.* Isaiah 52:6-7 KJV 6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I. 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 KJV 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Romans 10:1-3 KJV 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. Romans 10:13-17 KJV 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 *How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?* 15 *And how shall they preach, except they be sent?* as it is written, *How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!* 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. *For Esaias saith,* Lord, *who hath believed our report?* 17 *So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.* Nahum 1:7 KJV 7 The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and *he knoweth them that trust in him.* Hebrews 3:15 KJV 15 *While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.* Isaiah 52:11 KJV 11 *Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing;* go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord. John 14:15 KJV 15 *If ye love me, keep my commandments.*

[@terridickerson6608]

TLV is one of my favorite. I love the way he explained Hebrew Roots. I am not Jewish, and don't want to try to live as a Jew, but I do observe the 7th day Sabbath, celebrate the appointed Feasts and eat clean meats. But I do these things I enjoy doing these things. I was led by the Holy Spirit to do these things (lol, it took 15 years for me to understand what I was being led to do). But I also celebrate Christmas as a time for our family to gather together. But I love my Jewish brothers and sisters and would never want to offend them.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

*These words are not mine.* These are the words the Ruach HaKodesh (YAHUAH's Set-Apart Spirit) uttered through me when I prayed to YAHUAH; asking him what *he wants* me to say, knowing the truth. He with ears, hear: "Know that YAHUAH is the name of the Most High and YAHUsha is the name of The Son. Come out of her, my people, who have fallen to the deceit of Constantine. Who know not my name and say they love me. I have made myself known. I have heard you and I am here. There are many who are yours to be saved. I am he who knows all that you are. Come to me, here are they who are mine. Make haste to come, here are we. Give in to them who speak of me, they are yours. I am here for you. Know that all is for them, here are we. Give not to them that are against me. I am he who sees all you do. Come to me out of her, all are here for me. Do what I say. Out of her, come. All are here." Exodus 3:13-15 KJV 13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? 14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you. 15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, the Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations. John 5:43 KJV 43 *I am come in my Father's name,* and ye receive me not: *if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.* 2 Corinthians 6:17 KJV 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and *touch not the unclean thing;* *and I will receive you.* Isaiah 52:6-7 KJV 6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I. 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 KJV 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Romans 10:1-3 KJV 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. Romans 10:13-17 KJV 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 *How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?* 15 *And how shall they preach, except they be sent?* as it is written, *How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!* 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. *For Esaias saith,* Lord, *who hath believed our report?* 17 *So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.* Nahum 1:7 KJV 7 The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and *he knoweth them that trust in him.* Hebrews 3:15 KJV 15 *While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.* Isaiah 52:11 KJV 11 *Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing;* go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord. John 14:15 KJV 15 *If ye love me, keep my commandments.*

[@heidibrown997]

I am in that same boat ,Terry. First I wanted to stop celebrating Christmas. But my 3 girls and their families were not convinced of my new understanding of the Lord's feasts. It's a wonderful time for family gatherings, so I love that. We play dirty Santa with each of us bringing one gift. Takes the pressure off for me. Just glad I met someone who has come to the same conclusion.

[@Greymannn]

The TLV has been my favorite since it came out. I have a couple of copies. One day, I would love to get one in leather.

[@barbariska757]

As a hopeful, bride-to-be of Yeshua, I wanted to learn as much about him as possible before the marriage. Learning the Second Temple Jewish mindset helped me to better understand the Word. (Also, in our Messianic congregation of Jews and Gentiles, we refer to ourselves as "Messianic Believers" rather than "Messianic Christians". Some ethnic Jews also call themselves "Messianic Jews"). Thanks for the topic!

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

Thank you, Brothers🌹⭐🌹

[@babygremlins]

i keep a running score of numerous translations and how well they handle difficult portions of the text. TLV ironically enough absolutely kills it in the NT being the best or maybe 2nd best of dozens of translations. keep up the good work, love it.

[@heathersnyder6047]

I have used the Hebrew Names, TLV and CJB. I find the Hebrew Names and TLV my favourites. I believe it is critical to study, embrace and use the many names of God for several reasons, primarily because they point to the attributes of God -- the very character and nature of the One we are to emulate. I do not see enough emphasis on the Characteristics of God among Christians. I believe that is core to understanding ANY scripture. These versions help me to do that. I can more easily identify the the particular trait, attribute or form of God (plurality, etc) so I can better understand the text I am studying, and apply what I am learning about who is God. I am personally very thankful for this version but I will also note it is my go to supplemental preference, not primary version as I study.

[@OneFabFisher]

A Messianic Synogogue (Greek word, btw) I am attending in the Boston, Ma area uses the TLV as the official version for the congregation.

[@PTLbH]

I'm glad you guys had Dr.Seif on this interview. I appreciate his spirit and demeanor. I agreed with him that the TLV could be described as a niche Bible ( largely for the Jewish Christian/Messianic Jewish Community ) instead of using the moniker 'sectarian '. I think that term is unwarranted but ,more so, has some unsettling connotations . Thanks again for this interview. I haven't seen your other shows on debunking cessationism. I haven't seen MacArthur's cessationist conference if this is in reference to it. Nor the related movie. I've gotta see your videos responding to cessationist claims. Thanks for your efforts. God bless.

[@OkKo-ux2xv]

Thank you for this I was a bit irritated at the interview against the TLV…I had a Messianic Jewish Shared Heritage Bible that was my everyday Bible I gave it to someone in need and found myself missing it so much, I had to find another and am so glad I did!! I love it and for me being Messianic I prefer the language that I and others I worship and study with use

[@TherealBrandonHatcher]

I personally have used it to reach Jewish people. Having a grasp of the Jewish context of the Bible and a grid for Jewish culture and using some of the Hebrew language has been helpful in making that connection to Jews. Even just the order of the scripture makes it more approachable to Jews since it matches the Hebrew order closer.

[@DocLarsen44]

✝GOD bless all the brothers and sisters everywhere in the name of ✝Jesus Christ/Yeshua Ha Mashiach✝

[@joelfields9807]

I think this is a very valuable translation!

[@BobbyU808]

Maranatha!

[@KeepsLearning]

I tuned in to this live a few hours ago (in the middle of the night in Asia). I felt the format was not good. The hosts would tell the "defender" (Seif) what the skeptic (Ward) was saying about TLV (I also watched that episode). What did they expect? Of course, Seif would take the words of Ward negatively, no matter how courteous Ward expressed his opinions (and the hosts kept saying this). It was just awkward! Maybe the hosts could not (or would not) want to pit the two together (whether possible or not), but that would have been better. Seif would hear the comments directly from Ward and they could have a healthy exchange and we can have a better understanding of the issue. (I also watch Ward's YT videos regularly.)

[@Greymannn]

I would love to find a Messianic congregation near Temple, Texas. If anyone knows of one, please let me know. God bless you.

[@pamelagonzalez9567]

I love the TLV Jesus was a Jew so I want to learn as much as I can about his original culture it goes 1in1 of what GOD wants us to know.

[@theouterplanet]

Hey. When are you guys gonna debunk Benny Hinn? One of you said he has a gift of healing. Didn’t he recently said there would be peace in Israel?

[@TheRemnantRadio]

You may be interested in watching this episode with Benny's nephew Costi Hinn - kzbin.infoNot-v7Fx-hk

[@IndianaJoe0321]

Miriam and Jacob -- why does the English become "Mary" and "James?" That never made sense to me.

[@aNeighbour]

My only real life experience with this translation was a Hebrew roots guy using it to try and price that I am lost and going to hell because I'm not keeping the Jewish feasts....

[@gracelan06]

Some folks use Jesus Christ to swear. That's why I like to use Yeshua the Messiah instead.

[@atlasdm]

Not a bad video, even though the TLV diverges from the original intent of the scripture in several key areas in order to push an agenda. I liked the video, but honestly down voted it because of the THREE MINUTE advertisements. Totally bs, and makes your channel unwatchable.

[@DisciplesLifestyle]

ISRAEL

[@neldareagan390]

Whe

[@jeffbarrett411]

The NIV is not the Word of God. Even the new King James is twisted, how can every word of God be pure with all these versions. The only hope i have in this situation is the verse Job 14:9 - at the scent of water it will bud

[@jeffbarrett411]

Changing words breaks the chain link between verses and hides further, hidden meanings (the mystery of Christ, the mystery of the gospel) one scripture comes to mind: the narrow gate NIV, the narrow strait KJV, completely different meanings gate & strait; this word swaping decimates the power of the Word - it is vitally important considering God is the Word. Probably the first english version would be most pure if it matches the scrolls. Has God Himself chosen the KJV to be His Word to english speakers. I don't know. But changing the Word to satisfy carnal minds instead of allowing it to supernaturally operate freely is Satan at work, clearly

[@IndianaJoe0321]

So you believe the Apocrypha are inspired? They were included in the 1611 Authorized Version.

[@josephpchajek2685]

@@jeffbarrett411 It's impossible to go from one language to another without changing words.

[@dustinneely]

Politically motivated translation to spout off "master race" theology.