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Jude 9
New English Translation
Jude 9
New English Translation
9 But even[a] when Michael the archangel[b] was arguing with the devil and debating with him[c] concerning Moses’ body, he did not dare to bring a slanderous judgment, but said, “May the Lord rebuke you!”
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- Jude 1:9 tn The word “even” is not in Greek; it is implied by the height of the contrast.
- Jude 1:9 sn According to Jewish intertestamental literature (such as 1 En. 20), Michael was one of seven archangels.
- Jude 1:9 tn The sentence structure is a bit different in Greek. Literally it reads: “But Michael the archangel, when arguing with the devil and disputing.”
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