Bible Translation?

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DorothyG

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I have just recently (7-8 months ago) began extensive study of God's word and I've heard from several sources that the King James Version wasn't translated as accurately as it could have been.

I personally prefer the New Living Translation by Tyndale House Publishers as I have a hard time studying the KJV and also because I've been informed that Tyndale House has taken Greek and Hebrew text from around the world and spent a large amount of time on accurately translating from the dead sea scrolls and other ancient texts.

Here's a link to where I got a lot of information on this subject:

https://dod.org/programs-by-category/land-of-the-bible-topics/dod2116.html

Part 2 of this program can be accessed through the link under the video.


I would love to know what your point of view is on this subject.

Please, try to be nice. I'm not trying to start any heated arguments.

Thanks!
 
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JesusChica1991

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Oh no...hunny...there are 50,000,000 threads on this about Bible versions XD pick one
 
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DorothyG

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If it's possible, I'd like some fresh input.
 
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Ugly

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This will turn into a debate. And it will be a rehash of all the other threads.
That said, i prefer the NLT as well.
 
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Dywane

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Use the Bible that you will read, if you are attending church find out what version they use and try that. Some will argue till Jesus comes but a Bible unread does no one any good. I personally like the NKG version because its what my church uses but I do a lot of research and read from all of them
 
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DorothyG

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Ugly said:
This will turn into a debate.
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Well great! I missed out on any type of debating class in my high school years. I welcome all sorts of views.
Of course if it turns into a hurtful argument then I'll take this thread down. (If that's possible)

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That said, i prefer the NLT as well
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May I ask why? What are your reasons?
 
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tdrew777

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The best way is to pray.
Learn biblical Greek and Hebrew (or rely on the available tools).
pray.
Read several English translations.
pray.
Learn a few foreign languages and read those translations.
pray.
Read commentaries when there is still doubt (prayerfully). Don't be afraid of commentaries. The Holy Spirit has been speaking to men for thousands of years. You are not the first one he chose to speak to.
The original manuscripts are infallible. The translations are not.
 
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ServantStrike

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Ugly said:
This will turn into a debate. And it will be a rehash of all the other threads.
That said, i prefer the NLT as well.
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DorothyG said:


Well great! I missed out on any type of debating class in my high school years. I welcome all sorts of views.
Of course if it turns into a hurtful argument then I'll take this thread down. (If that's possible)



May I ask why? What are your reasons?
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Here it comes!!



I'll weigh in, and subsequently get destroyed for it. I like the KJV. I also really like the NASB. Both are as pretty close to word-for-word. I've recently started to dig the Geneva bible too.

I got saved and read the most from an NIV.
 
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tdrew777

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If anyone picks ONE translation, they need to justify why they would ignore all the other above mentioned steps. Why ONE translation?
 
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DorothyG

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Dywane said:
Use the Bible that you will read, if you are attending church find out what version they use and try that. Some will argue till Jesus comes but a Bible unread does no one any good. I personally like the NKG version because its what my church uses but I do a lot of research and read from all of them
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If you have this information, may I ask why your church uses that translation? Are there educated elders or leaders in the church that could explain why they chose that translation over others?

Just trying to get information.

Oh, and I'm not currently attending a church. I live in a very small town. I have yet to find a church that holds the same views as I do.
I'm currently using this website to connect with other believers.


 
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DorothyG

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tdrew777 said:
The best way is to pray.
Learn biblical Greek and Hebrew (or rely on the available tools).
pray.
Read several English translations.
pray.
Learn a few foreign languages and read those translations.
pray.
Read commentaries when there is still doubt (prayerfully). Don't be afraid of commentaries. The Holy Spirit has been speaking to men for thousands of years. You are not the first one he chose to speak to.
The original manuscripts are infallible. The translations are not.
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Thanks for the advice. I am currently looking to enroll in a Bible college to receive more education in those subjects. I am still uneducated in a lot of areas so forgive me for any ignorance on my part.
 
JesusChica1991

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DorothyG said:
Thanks for the advice. I am currently looking to enroll in a Bible college to receive more education in those subjects. I am still uneducated in a lot of areas so forgive me for any ignorance on my part.
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Johnson University. *cough* I am bias as that is where I go.
 
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DorothyG

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ServantStrike said:
Here it comes!!



I'll weigh in, and subsequently get destroyed for it. I like the KJV. I also really like the NASB. Both are as pretty close to word-for-word. I've recently started to dig the Geneva bible too.

I got saved and read the most from an NIV.
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Why do you say you'll get destroyed for your translation of choice? The most important part of any translation is to say that belief in the blood Jesus/Yeshua, the sinless son of God/the God-man, is the only way to have your sins washed away right?
 
Angela53510

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I have read most of them, including the New Testament in Greek, the whole Bible in French (twice). I prefer ESV, even though the word-for-word tends to make it a bit stilted.

My reason is because when I was taking Greek and Hebrew, we did comparisons to all the versions and the ESV came out consistently to be the closest to the original languages. If I want something fluid, I will compare translations, but ESV will either be the best rendering, or my Study Bible will have footnotes explaining the reasons for a verb tense change, or proper use of the word in the original language, which is difficult to convey in English.

My pastor also uses ESV and constantly points out where it is a better translation, by comparing it to the original languages. I really respect his doctrine and preaching, and also his willingness to admit when he is wrong.

As for KJV, I have a huge amount memorized from my childhood and early Christian walk from that translation. But I have never been able to actually read it from cover to cover, which is saying something, since I have read the Bible over 50 times.

But then, I posted this is on all the other threads on this issue.
 
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DorothyG

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tdrew777 said:
If anyone picks ONE translation, they need to justify why they would ignore all the other above mentioned steps. Why ONE translation?
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Oh no, I want to know peoples' preferences and their reasons why. I read other translations as well. I don't agree with picking one translation and disregarding all the rest. If that's the case then I'm learning hebrew and only reading the original scripture! Ha Ha
 
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Tintin

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tdrew777 said:
If anyone picks ONE translation, they need to justify why they would ignore all the other above mentioned steps. Why ONE translation?
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I think it's perfectly acceptable to prefer one translation over all others. I enjoy the NRSV and NLT. The NIV isn't bad. I haven't had the NRSV for that long, so so far my Bible of choice is the NLT. The Message has its moments too but sometimes it's more confusing than the KJV (and that's saying something).
 
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DorothyG

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JesusChica1991 said:
Johnson University. *cough* I am bias as that is where I go.
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I was looking through the website and I'm having trouble finding the core beliefs. Could you point me to them? Thanks :)
 
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DorothyG

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Angela53510 said:
I have read most of them, including the New Testament in Greek, the whole Bible in French (twice). I prefer ESV, even though the word-for-word tends to make it a bit stilted.

My reason is because when I was taking Greek and Hebrew, we did comparisons to all the versions and the ESV came out consistently to be the closest to the original languages. If I want something fluid, I will compare translations, but ESV will either be the best rendering, or my Study Bible will have footnotes explaining the reasons for a verb tense change, or proper use of the word in the original language, which is difficult to convey in English.

My pastor also uses ESV and constantly points out where it is a better translation, by comparing it to the original languages. I really respect his doctrine and preaching, and also his willingness to admit when he is wrong.

As for KJV, I have a huge amount memorized from my childhood and early Christian walk from that translation. But I have never been able to actually read it from cover to cover, which is saying something, since I have read the Bible over 50 times.

But then, I posted this is on all the other threads on this issue.
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Thanks for your input! I'll check out the ESV. :)
 
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DorothyG

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Tintin said:
I haven't had the NRSV for that long, so so far my Bible of choice is the NLT.
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Thanks for your input! I'll check out the NRSV :)

Tintin said:
The Message has its moments too but sometimes it's more confusing than the KJV (and that's saying something).
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Ha ha I would have to agree with that.
 
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