Translation hermeneutics of the 1933/1953, 1983 and 2020 Afrikaans Bibles

The official Afrikaans Bible translations, published in 1933/1953, 1983 and 2020, influenced Reformed theology, sociopolitical perceptions the role of church society. These issues bled through translations via hermeneutical scope different eras. This study focuses on influence hermeneutic foundations translators content, style linguistic choices these translations. differences between are quite obvious to reader a reflection fact that translation strategies were followed. There vastly religious contexts prevailing during projects. Not only did sociohistorical setting South Africa undergo dramatic changes, but internationally there historic events, such as two World Wars, rise fall communism, globalisation rapid development technology Internet. No documented or self-reflectively employed by Bibles therefore this will approach hermeneutics from descriptive point view. Sociocultural together with developments theological provide background for understanding translations.Contribution: A new was released need arose put applicable contexts. discussion provides insights into backgrounds three contributes knowledge base