Favourite Bible Translations
- Thread starter true_believer
- Start date
-
Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.
If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!
To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
Not really, you need to read the context.
7 And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.
You see the word but? That means that God will not destroy Noah because he found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Noah is being given life not death. Noah was given grace and instructed to build an ark to be saved.
7 And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.
You see the word but? That means that God will not destroy Noah because he found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Noah is being given life not death. Noah was given grace and instructed to build an ark to be saved.
Nothing that E-G said hinted at "going outside of Scripture for your understanding". He said he went to another translation, which is not "outside of Scripture" (regardless of your opinion on the matter).
I am certain that you did not come to Scripture as a blank slate, and learn the meaning of every word in the KJV by searching out its first usage. Nor do I believe that you have only looked in the KJV for meanings of words you initially encountered in the KJV (it's possible, but unlikely). Those are valid methods of study, but not exclusive. Dictionaries exist, among other things, for the purpose of explaining the meaning and usage of unfamiliar words. There is no shame to using them. What is unfortunate, however, is the absence of a 16th-century-English dictionary to explain the meanings of words as they were used then. Strong's is a poor substitute for that, and few people have the time to hunt down each instance of a word on their own.
You are free to believe that "the KJV is its own dictionary", but using that as a justification for your KJV-only position it is akin to tying a bandanna over your eyes, sticking your fingers in your ears, and yelling at others that they are blind and deaf.
I am certain that you did not come to Scripture as a blank slate, and learn the meaning of every word in the KJV by searching out its first usage. Nor do I believe that you have only looked in the KJV for meanings of words you initially encountered in the KJV (it's possible, but unlikely). Those are valid methods of study, but not exclusive. Dictionaries exist, among other things, for the purpose of explaining the meaning and usage of unfamiliar words. There is no shame to using them. What is unfortunate, however, is the absence of a 16th-century-English dictionary to explain the meanings of words as they were used then. Strong's is a poor substitute for that, and few people have the time to hunt down each instance of a word on their own.
You are free to believe that "the KJV is its own dictionary", but using that as a justification for your KJV-only position it is akin to tying a bandanna over your eyes, sticking your fingers in your ears, and yelling at others that they are blind and deaf.
I would just think that the one dead language are those who change the text over time. Those expired words that needs updating. As long as the text is there and is being studied, pondered, explain and taught without alteration then I can see it as alive. The living word of God changes lives.
-
1
- Show all
Um, that doesn't make sense. Perhaps it's your attempt to write in English thoughts that originated in another language, but "those who change the text" would be humans. The last time I checked, humans are not languages, living or dead, and languages don't change the text.
So Latin is not a "dead" language? Sorry, but your understanding is incorrect. The term "dead language" has an objective definition which Magenta provided in post #1596: "one that is no longer the native language of any community."
Which is true with any translation of the word of God. Scripture doesn't say, "For the KJV is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword". Only those who exclusively (and erroneously) conflate the two would read it that way.
So Latin is not a "dead" language? Sorry, but your understanding is incorrect. The term "dead language" has an objective definition which Magenta provided in post #1596: "one that is no longer the native language of any community."
Which is true with any translation of the word of God. Scripture doesn't say, "For the KJV is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword". Only those who exclusively (and erroneously) conflate the two would read it that way.
-
1
- Show all
Are the new versions easier? Time to update the NASB.😂
Matthew 9:17 - NASB / wineskins - KJV / bottles
Matthew 1:11 - NASB / deportation - KJV / carried away
Luke 6:22 - NASB / ostracize - KJV / separate you from their company
1 Thes. 2:18 - NASB / thwarted - KJV / hindered
1 Tim. 3:3 - NASB / pugnacious - KJV / striker
1 Tim. 3:8 - NASB / sordid - KJV / filthy
1 Tim. 6:16 - NASB / a pang - KJV / sorrows
Hebrews 7:2 - NASB / apportioned - KJV / gave
Hebrews 12:1 - NASB / encumbrance - KJV / weight
Revelation 6:8 - NASB / ashen - KJV / pale
Revelation 18:1 - NASB / illumined - KJV / lightened
Matthew 9:17 - NASB / wineskins - KJV / bottles
Matthew 1:11 - NASB / deportation - KJV / carried away
Luke 6:22 - NASB / ostracize - KJV / separate you from their company
1 Thes. 2:18 - NASB / thwarted - KJV / hindered
1 Tim. 3:3 - NASB / pugnacious - KJV / striker
1 Tim. 3:8 - NASB / sordid - KJV / filthy
1 Tim. 6:16 - NASB / a pang - KJV / sorrows
Hebrews 7:2 - NASB / apportioned - KJV / gave
Hebrews 12:1 - NASB / encumbrance - KJV / weight
Revelation 6:8 - NASB / ashen - KJV / pale
Revelation 18:1 - NASB / illumined - KJV / lightened
-
1
- Show all
