Is the New American Standard Bible as "wooden" as some claim that it is?

[Jerome]

In 1549 affusion (pouring) was an allowed practice on infants.

Yes, those too weakly for immersion could have the water poured upon them. Dipping was to be done ordinarily, per the Book of Common Prayer.

Under the Westminster regime (c. 1645-1660) the proper mode was discarded. Their Directory for Public Worship demanded sprinkling/pouring water 'on the face' for all.

 

[alexander284]

When I'm reading or studying the NASB by myself, it doesn't strike me as being "wooden."

But when I read it aloud to others, I have to admit that seems to be the case.

 

[Yeshua1]

When I'm reading or studying the NASB by myself, it doesn't strike me as being "wooden."

But when I read it aloud to others, I have to admit that seems to be the case.

It was not translation for readability as primary goal, as Niv and Nlt were, but for accuracy!

 

[alexander284]

It was not translation for readability as primary goal, as Niv and Nlt were, but for accuracy!

Yes. Good point.