Good Bibles for Deep Bible Study?

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Hello everyone =).

I wanted to know if anyone knows of particular Bibles that go pretty deep, even referring back to the Greek and Hebrew and offering textual criticisms. Perhaps offering both sides on particular interpretations of words that are debated. I'm not asking which translation is the best. I think a lot of translations are fine that don't offer just interpretations (i.e. The Message Bible. Ew. Sorry to fans of that one). But I want a Bible aimed at deep study and I've looked online and haven't been able to pinpoint one yet. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
 
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Pie said:
Hello everyone =).

I wanted to know if anyone knows of particular Bibles that go pretty deep, even referring back to the Greek and Hebrew and offering textual criticisms. Perhaps offering both sides on particular interpretations of words that are debated. I'm not asking which translation is the best. I think a lot of translations are fine that don't offer just interpretations (i.e. The Message Bible. Ew. Sorry to fans of that one). But I want a Bible aimed at deep study and I've looked online and haven't been able to pinpoint one yet. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
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Hi there; good to see you here. The Thompson Chain Reference has very useful marginal references and other notes. There is also the Scofield Bible.
 
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PS: The other point I would say is that it's not so much the method decided upon, as the practice of reading the Bible frequently and in a prayerful way, and seeking to honor the Lord Jesus Who is the central theme and message of the Word of God.

God bless His Word to you.
 
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faroukfarouk said:
PS: The other point I would say is that it's not so much the method decided upon, as the practice of reading the Bible frequently and in a prayerful way, and seeking to honor the Lord Jesus Who is the central theme and message of the Word of God.

God bless His Word to you.
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Thank you for your advice. I will look into both of those. :D

I know your definitely right but I feel just doing that alone is not sufficient (for me). I was raised in church... went to a lutheran school where I was required to study the Word... joined a 9-month discipleship program after graduating highschool where I had to memorize 300 verses... and I mean I had to quote them ALL in one lump sum... and wrote book reports on each of the books in the Bible and I still had a 5 year old's understanding of the Bible. =/ It lead to questions and a lot of misinterpretations and misunderstanding for me. So, I think deep study is important for me. But without seeking to honor Jesus Christ or prayer, you're right, it wouldn't be enough.
 
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based on what you said in your initial post...the NET bible would be -exactly- what you are looking for...and you can read it for free online! :)
 
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RachelBibleStudent said:
based on what you said in your initial post...the NET bible would be -exactly- what you are looking for...and you can read it for free online! :)
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Awesome! Free is even better if it contains all that. Thanks.
 
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Awesome! Free is even better if it contains all that. Thanks.
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There are two versions of the Net Bible one with limited notes and the other with unlimited. I'd look for the unlimited if you can.
 
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There are two versions of the Net Bible one with limited notes and the other with unlimited. I'd look for the unlimited if you can.
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Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it. Wasn't expecting many responses. I will definitely look for the unlimited one.
 
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Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it. Wasn't expecting many responses. I will definitely look for the unlimited one.
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oh btw you should have one Greek letter down pat :D
 
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Hello Pie,

No matter what Bible you have, if it contains marginal notes or appendices, or commentary of any kind. The words spoken in them must be brought to the Word of God for verification. For they are man's words and so not infallible. This goes for the Bible I use myself which contain all of the above, but which I find invaluable. It is 'The Companion Bible', which can also be found online in PDF format.

The online Bible I use is a free download, from www.s-sword.net which is invaluable.

Farouk's words concerning prayerful reading is the best advice you will receive though Pie.

Within the love of Christ our Saviour
Chris
 
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anything with a chain-referencing system.
i prefer to study deeply this way rather than reading some human commentaries on verses - let the Word speak for itself!

the Thompson chain-referencing is good, the Scofield probably better. a lot of people attack the Scofield bible for reasons that have nothing to do with its study system.

i'm 100% in agreement with using the many free online resources - you can even find the Thompson, Scofield and other chain-referencing online. openbible.info, biblegateway, biblehub.com.. there is a lot out there -- and we're very blessed to be living in this age and wealthy enough to be using the web with so much knowledge at our fingertips!
 
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one thing about chain-referencing is that there's a danger of missing the context of a verse because a system points you to it -- always read several verses before and after what you are looking at!
one can come to very wild speculations if you don't realize how a verse fits in with what the rest of the book is saying.
there's a "20/20 vision" rule of thumb - read 20 verses before and 20 verses after!

like farouk said -- the very most important thing is to pray before and as you read, that the Spirit will open your eyes & heart to the Truth. He will do this for you!
 
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I realise that I have not given the link to the online Bible I use correctly , it is, www.e-sword.net

Fallible

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