The Naked Bible Podcast

Naked Bible 423: The Queen of Heaven

Apr 30, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Student Question Sparks Research

  • Peter Goeman was surprised when a student asked who the queen of heaven was during an Old Testament survey class.
  • This prompted him to research and write a blog post on the topic, realizing many people want to know this.
INSIGHT

Masoretic Text Vs Greek Translation

  • The Masoretic Text spells the queen of heaven phrase unusually, suggesting it may mean "work of heaven" instead.
  • However, most Greek translations consistently translate it as "queen of heaven," making that meaning more likely.
INSIGHT

Feminine Pronouns Indicate Deity

  • Feminine pronouns in Jeremiah 44 give a deity feel to the queen of heaven as a goddess receiving offerings.
  • The Septuagint translates the phrase variably, reflecting possible differing traditions or translator interpretations.
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