Just curious...if you own more than one Bible, which one do you reference the most? In my household of three(my daughter, my husband, and myself), we own seven Bibles. Most of the time I'm using my slim NAS, as it is the easiest to carry with me, and when I'm really stumped on something(thank you Jim, you're prompting me to read more, I love it!), I use my Nelson Study Bible(NKJV), it's huge!
2006-08-28 03:10:29 · 31 answers · asked by ♥ Luveniar♫ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I usually use the NWT but I also use the KJV quite frequently and I do have several translations of the Bible, and when someone feels more comfortable with the one they use, then I try to accommodate that.
2006-08-28 03:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by grammy_of_twins_plus two 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No matter how many bibles of what versions you have. They all are all plain literature stories for hungry for hope people.
The "REAL THING" is only in "GREEK". and why is that? I'll explain.
There are three languages on this planet that, except the describing ability (giving the meanings through the "symbols" of the words) have the "vibration ability" as well.
One is the ancient Hebrew, the next is the ancient Greek and the other is the ancient Indian or Sanskrit.
These three languages have the ability to destruct or to create through the tones. Probably some of you are familiar of the term "mantram".
It was not by chance that Ptolemy ordered the translation of Torah and Talmud and required 70 translators to accomplish the task. and the translation was not only literally but in vibration as well.
As in Hebrew, behind the lines, there are other meanings as well, the same way in Greek, there are many stories revealed through anagrams of the sentences. Specially in Revelation.
Anyway, as far someone is happy reading "Anna Karenina" and the "War of two Worlds" with a mix up of God and angels....it is more than enough for me:)
2006-08-28 10:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by UncleGeorge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I just bought a new bible cause my old was literally falling apart. lol... jeremiah was in the new testament! :) I now have both a daily bible and NKJV study bible... that I use to reference some things... I still use my old bible if I need to find a scripture right away cause I kinda know where stuff is there! I really was kinda upset about buying the study bible and I stayed in the Family book store for about 2 hours, I left an went back but God told me I needed a new bible and I am since falling in the Love with this one as well... As far as really referencing things... I was apprehensive about the study bible cause when I dont understand something I like for the Lord to reveal things to me and thus the flaw I had with the study bibles....but so far so Good
2006-08-28 10:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by comingofage03 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, two(2) King James Version of the Holy Bible.
1) Large Print Encyclopedic Reference Edition, Royal Publishers, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee.
2)Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible, AMG International, Inc., United States of America
2006-08-28 10:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by deacon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
KJV is the only one I use. I have nothing against the other versions personally, but because the Scripture teaches that no man can add to or take away from the Word of God, I feel that these "modern translations" lose something in their interpretation because it makes it seem to me that the authors were given "poetic license" to interpret the Bible as they saw fit. The Scripture teaches that the Word is "spiritually given and spiritually discerned". Therefore, all it really takes is a desire to search the Scriptures to find our comfort and answers. The KJV has been used since 1611, so I say if it isn't broke, don't fix it!
2006-08-28 10:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I preach from the KJV, since it's well-translated (although not perfect) and commonly available. I ususally cross-reference with the American Standard Version of 1901 (NOT the New American Standard Version).
I think I own around 50 translations, if you count NT only. I haven't even counted for a long time...
I always advise people away from paraphrases or 'dynamic equivalences,' since these aren't translations, but commentaries telling people what they think God should have said. These include the NIV, Amplified Bible, Living Bible, New Living Translation, and the Message.
2006-08-28 10:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by flyersbiblepreacher 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I too own a few different translations.For when I am conducting a bible study with someone it helps to produce another translation other than the New World Translation that I,as one of Jehovah's Witnesses use,to prove that the theme throughout all Bibles is the same and only some have been altered to fit in with the translators beliefs such as the Trinity,hellfire etc,whilst others are just inaccurate in their translating or outdated.
2006-08-28 10:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by lillie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I personnaly have three Bibles. I don't know how many are in my household for sure. I like to use my MacArthur Study Bible based on the New King James Version. As I'm listening to the sermon or Bible study I can also check out the study comments.
2006-08-28 10:15:45 · answer #8 · answered by Rick D 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I own 2 KJVs, 2 NKJVs and 1 NIV; I have access to (and regularly consult) all other English translations at www.biblegateway.com. I also own KJVs in french and german and have access to Hebrew/Aramaic OT and Greek NT if and when I need them.
I reference the NKJV most; I find it more readable than the KJV. But I still refer to the KJV when I need to.
Peace.
2006-08-28 10:17:51 · answer #9 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
New International Version, only because I am a teenager and my teen study Bible happens to be NIV.
I use NKJV occasionally as well, when I want something more accurate when it comes to translation errors.
God bless!
2006-08-28 10:16:36 · answer #10 · answered by Kiwi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two bibles in my house. One is a KJV Reference bible. It is the one that I use. The other I don't know what it is because it is in a box to preserve it. It was given to my family when my grandmother passed away. We got one when my grandfather passed also but I believe my mother has that one. We don't open the box very often. Do you think it is funny that I have 2 bibles in my house and I am not even a Christian?
2006-08-28 10:16:34 · answer #11 · answered by Mawyemsekhmet 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋