What are some things the Bible has had to endure? The meaning of words and expressions used in the Bible have changed over time. Political developments have affected the common language.
وَشَهِدَ عَمَلُ ٱلتَّرْجَمَةِ إِلَى لُغَةِ ٱلْعَامَّةِ مُقَاوَمَةً شَدِيدَةً .‏ —‏ ب١٧ /‏ ٩ ص ١٩ -‏ ٢١‏ .‏