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title: Episode 1 | They Had the Bible… But Couldn’t Understand It
description: Many people have the Bible—but cannot understand it. Discover what happens when they finally hear God’s Word in their own language.
---

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# [Episode 1 | They Had the Bible… But Couldn’t Understand It](https://blog.atriresearch.org/ja-show-weekly-episodes/episode-1-they-had-the-bible-but-couldnt-understand-it)

 Written by [The John Ankerberg Show](https://blog.atriresearch.org/ja-show-weekly-episodes/author/the-john-ankerberg-show) | Apr 8, 2026 5:49:30 PM

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