Is the Bible interpolated

Answer 1

Yes.

Interpolations are incorporated through grammar variables, when similar letters are incorrectly transcribed, or when similar sounding words are recited to the transcriber who hears the word not written, during copying of an original manuscript, e.g. - Romans 5:1: where the original manuscript variants (Anglicized) are 'we have peace' or 'let us have peace'.

Interpolations are added in transliterations due to inefficiencies of doctrinal knowledge and misconceived perceptions, e.g. - Romans 9:28: original versions have 'a short word' which is changed by translators to 'a short work'; and John 19:25: most early versions have Mary of Clopas which is changed to Mary wife of Clopas in most later versions.

Interpolations can also be complimentary to the original translation when new editions or versions are made, e.g. original King James editions have Romans 12:19 'give place unto wrath' while revised King James versions have 'give place to the wrath of God'.

Answer 2

Bible interpolation is the addition of words, phrases, entire sentences or passages to The Bible. RationalWiki explains that Some Christians, through a lack of research or wilful ignorance, believe that the books of the Bible presented to us today are exactly the same as when they were written 19 or more centuries ago, having been precisely copied over the years. However, comparison with ancient texts indicates that is simply not true. Interpolations exist throughout the Bible, although relatively few have great theological significance.

One of the most important interpolations is the addition of Mark 16:9-20. This, the first New Testament gospel, originally ended at verse 16:8, with the young man telling the women that Jesus was risen and they fled in terror, telling no one. Originally, there was no mention of any appearances of the risen Jesus.