Why Does the King James Version Translate “Easter” instead of the NKJV’s “Passover” in Acts 12:4?
The King James Version (KJV) translates the Greek word “pascha” as “Easter” in Acts 12, while the New King James Version (NKJV) and other modern translations use “Passover.” This difference stems from the historical and linguistic context in which the KJV was translated. In 17th-century England, “Easter” was used to refer to the Jewish Passover …