( The Biblical Text in the Making) As a result, when such 16th - century Reformers as Luther and Tyndale defied the authority of the church and began to translate the Bible into common languages for all to read, they had a well - preserved Hebrew text to use as a basis for their work.
( The Biblical Text in the Making) Kui taolised 16. sajandi reformaatorid nagu Luther ja Tyndale hakkasid vastu kiriku võimule ning alustasid Piibli tõlkimist üldiselt loetavatesse rahvakeeltesse, oli neil selle töö tegemiseks tänu masoreetidele kasutada hästi säilinud heebreakeelne tekst.