Why do people use different translations...............Just a question no deep hidden agenda here
Various and different translations
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Perhaps it is because the language makes sense to them? (Maybe you expected the answer to change? LOL)
Some like ease, some like accuracy, some like literary beauty...hopefully it is all God's Word
All translations have bias too....as the greek language is very descriptive. One greek word can have many meanings when it was used back when the NT was written.
For example NIV when it first came out had the greek word "sarx" ( which is flesh ) in some places translated as the "sinful nature"..I believe they have changed that back to the real meaning of the word in their latest edition.
For example NIV when it first came out had the greek word "sarx" ( which is flesh ) in some places translated as the "sinful nature"..I believe they have changed that back to the real meaning of the word in their latest edition.
Because if God has not opened their spiritual eyes and ears to see and hear, then they keep looking for His Word in vain, and believe all the hype from men about new and improved Bible translations they claim are easier to understand. Even preachers whom God did not call become subjected to that also (see John 10 about the "hireling").
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Language is dynamic. It can change dramatically over a short period of time, let alone over a long period of time. I don't use something like the KJV because I'm mildly dyslexic, the language is severely outdated and there are much more accurate translations. But it's still God's Word. I enjoy a Bible that I can read easily and understand.
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Tintin
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Dyslexic? Is that why you chose Tintin? It works either way Tin tin or tin Tin
Yes, I have dyslexia. They only discovered it in my late teenage years and not much was done to address it. I chose the username Tintin because I was and still am a fan of the comic book character. Tintin is a Belgian detective/reporter who lived many adventures from 1929-1982.
Some translations are primarily word-for-word, such as the New American Standard. The result is a very precise translation of the words, but the meanings and structure of the sentences sometimes is compromised. I read the NASB, but I don't like using it for reading out loud... it is convoluted in places.
Some translations are thought-for-thought, such as the New International Version. The result is a better flow of language, because the entire thought, phrase, or even sentence is translated as a unit. This results in a more readable translation, with the loss of some precision of meaning.
Consider the sentence, "I ate the red beans." In wfw translation into French, it would become "J'ai mange les rouge haricots" (I know there is a missing accent) which is grammatically incorrect. A French speaker will understand it, but struggle to read it. With tft translation, the sample sentence becomes "J'ai mange des haricots rouges" which is the correct structure in French. This is not to say that tft is better, rather I am showing how different approaches give different results. The best Bible translations use a blend of wfw and tft to get the essence and the subtleties of the original message across.
There are other principles used in translation, but these are the major variations. There are also variations in the source material. The KJV, while being a good translation of the sources it used, is limited by the sources which were available at the time. It is still good and generally reliable, but between the changes in English language and the broader source material now available, some people choose newer versions without sacrificing any spiritual value.
There are other Bibles such as The Message and the Good News Bible (older) which are paraphrases. The truth is still there, and sometimes the Holy Spirit can give fascinating insights through these versions, but for the serious student, a translation is better.
Some translations are thought-for-thought, such as the New International Version. The result is a better flow of language, because the entire thought, phrase, or even sentence is translated as a unit. This results in a more readable translation, with the loss of some precision of meaning.
Consider the sentence, "I ate the red beans." In wfw translation into French, it would become "J'ai mange les rouge haricots" (I know there is a missing accent) which is grammatically incorrect. A French speaker will understand it, but struggle to read it. With tft translation, the sample sentence becomes "J'ai mange des haricots rouges" which is the correct structure in French. This is not to say that tft is better, rather I am showing how different approaches give different results. The best Bible translations use a blend of wfw and tft to get the essence and the subtleties of the original message across.
There are other principles used in translation, but these are the major variations. There are also variations in the source material. The KJV, while being a good translation of the sources it used, is limited by the sources which were available at the time. It is still good and generally reliable, but between the changes in English language and the broader source material now available, some people choose newer versions without sacrificing any spiritual value.
There are other Bibles such as The Message and the Good News Bible (older) which are paraphrases. The truth is still there, and sometimes the Holy Spirit can give fascinating insights through these versions, but for the serious student, a translation is better.
Dyslexic? Is that why you chose Tintin? It works either way Tin tin or tin Tin
Not sure about that. Surely you end up with Nitnit. Tintin is a great cartoon character though.
I grew up with the KJV. The only other translation around then was the Revised Standard, but basically the KJV was what
everyone used. I wonder how we all managed then.
Jesus Christ has not left us helpless. The Holy Spirit reveals all truth to all, now words alone in scripture. When we are led by the Holy Scripture, we understand intuitively because of the Spirit that now dwells within. In other words, we learn from God directly..........