It's no wonder that young people get a headache trying to read a KJV bible. But religions claim it's the only true interpretation. This is a lie, sincethe KJV has mistakes in it. Example, revelation, There were no candles in those times, they were oil lamps.
2006-09-02 07:02:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Candles would not be used in the temple, only oil lamps, it was God's mandate in the OT, and the jews never strayed from it. Also, the founding fathers of this nation never used the KJV, they used the Geneva version, which is twice as hard to read.
2006-09-02 07:29:33 · update #1
Also, the KJV is not the first version of the compiled bible.
2006-09-02 07:30:48 · update #2
sure you have point there..
the writers of the bible changedthe phrases and idioms in such a way as to reflect all would look like a drama or a poetry in order to allure the masses
2006-09-02 07:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Roland 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The KJV was written in the language of the people in the time of king James, it is not a reflection of how people talked in Jesus' time. So, you are correct in one sense, and I always thought the KJV was an excellent translation of the Greek , but the language written(old English) is to archaic. It does not help young people or anyone to get a good grasp of scripture. There are however no mistakes in the KJV that effect the substance of the message. There are a few coppying errors in the Old Testament, that were a result of long hours of writting. Revelation is figurtive writting so candle is not a mistake.
2006-09-02 14:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, not at all. in fact very few people with the exception of scholars could read at all much less write. That is why there are very few documents from that era in existence today.
Life then was much harder with less idle time to chat. people worked their butts off just trying to survive and had no time for social graces and conversation other then a few grunts and head nods.
2006-09-02 14:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible was translated in the time of King James of England. That is why it reads the way it does. The Old Testament was written in Hebrew and the New Testament was written in Greek. I think those languages would be even harder to understand. You can get Bibles in modern language now. You might like one of those better.
2006-09-02 14:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There were no candles? Well dummy, where did you get your degree in anthropology? THERE WERE CANDLES. MADE FROM TALLOW. look it up dummy. Your ignorance is showing. And as far the NEW KING JAMES version is concerned, if you protestants hadn't tried to change everything, maybe it would be easier to Read. Idiots like you make this fun.
2006-09-02 14:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
That Bible was written in the vernacular of that day...candles made more seance than lamps... A Miter was used instead of Turban so people wold not think them East Indians , etc.
makes a LOT OF seance!
2006-09-02 14:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Talk about a pointless rant. Do you really believe anyone cares?
If you don't like the KJV of the bible buy yourself a modern translation...and get over it.
2006-09-02 14:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
There is a lot of things wrong with the King James version.
That is foolish to hang on to something that you know if full of mistakes. The new versions in English are much better.
A lot more accurate.
2006-09-02 14:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Candles were invented in 250 B.C.E. So, I think they were around in those times, particularly during the times discussed in the New Testament.
2006-09-02 14:10:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
LOL. You hit on why so many take issue with those of "blind" faith. But then again, you might try a little harder at getting your history right before citing examples :)
2006-09-02 14:10:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋