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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.
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.
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.