This is not a study article but I thought it was interesting that the WT felt the need to write an article about whether it was worth learning either Hebrew or Greek to study the Bible.
Here are some select quotes from this article...
The majority of people who read the Bible today do not understand Hebrew or Greek. Rather, they need to use a translation of the Bible in their own language. You probably need to do the same. Since these translations do not claim to be inspired, you may have wondered, "Can I fully understand the message of the Bible while using a translation, or should I try to learn Hebrew or Greek?
Factors to keep in mind
Having a knowledge of ancient Hebrew or Greek does not in itself miraculously make someone more inclined to understand the message of the Bible. Speaking to the Jewish people of his day Jesus said: "You are searching the Scriptures, because you think that by means of them you will have everlasting life; and these are the very ones that bear witness about me. And yet you do not want to come to me that you may have life."
A third factor is that learning a new language can be a very difficult task. In the meantime, the old adage may prove true, A little knowledge is a dangerous thing? How so?
What is the meaning of the Word?
Have you ever been asked by someone learning your language about the meaning of a particular word? If so, you know that it is not always easy to give an answer. Why not? Because a word may have several meanings. You may have found yourself asking the person for an example of a word in a sentence. Without that context, it may be difficult for you to determine which meaning of the word may apply.
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What motive could the Watchtower have for writing an article like this?
The Kingdom Ministry of Sep 2007 comes to mind...
“Some have pursued an independent group study of Biblical Hebrew and Greekso as to analyze the accuracy of the New World Translation. …They have also held conferences and produced publications to present their findings and to supplement what is provided at our Christian meetings and through our literature. …Thus, ‘the faithful and discreet slave’ does not endorse any literature, meetings, or Web sites that are not produced or organized under its oversight"