I have been reading commentaries this week. And realized that what others viewed of the bible and their opinions on the verses are different from some commentaries and some commentaries are different from interpretations. So which is the truth. There must be a general truth on the bible.
2006-09-02 23:03:16 · 21 answers · asked by jollypig 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
prob the king james
2006-09-02 23:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by fireopal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is the standard, there are a lot of commentaries out there where scholars are trying to build a reputation by finding something new. Mathew Henry commentary is the best. As far as translations of the Bible, New King James and NASB are both excellent translations, living bible is more a paraphrasing for easy understanding, but not very accurate.
2006-09-03 06:08:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the early 1900's, some scrolls were found in a cave in the dead sea region of Israel. They were written in hebrews and were translated to be books of the old testament. And were dated to to be copies of the original transcripts. One book was the book of Isaiah. It was 99% accurate, to the book of Isaiah in the King James Version of the Bible. There were a few words that did not translate but did not change the context of the book. So the book of Isaiah is considered to be almost 100% accurate to the original. Along with other books of the old testament.
The King James Version is considered to be the standard and can be counted on as accurate.
Any version that has the same context and meaning as the King James Version should be a good bible to use. The NIV , New King James Version. Good idea to go to a christian book store and ask some one who works there.
2006-09-03 06:39:45 · answer #3 · answered by ussoldier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is really a general truth in the Bible. It also mentions who has the authority over teaching this truth. The truth is, no one among those who translated the Bible is an authority in explaining the full truth.
I suggest you ask the Iglesia ni Cristo/church of Christ about this matter. they have an explanation for this.
try asking the catholics too. but i'm not that sure they could answer you.
2006-09-03 06:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by archangel_z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to get the general truth on the Bible is to study the Jewish culture behind it (their history, way of thinking, what the hollidays means, meanings behind the symbols, etc).
For example, the commandment, "You shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain," originally had nothing to do with cussing! Ancient Jews (and some strict Orthodox followers) didn't spell out the name of God (like we Westerners do). They would try to obsure the spelling. I've seen some modern Orthodox Jews spell God as G_d. This is done out of reverence. Since the beginnings of their culture, words were seen as powerful tools (even as weapons). In later scriptures, The Bible continually goes over the importance of "taming the tongue".
How did the commandment get interpreted as "No cussing"? English speakers have never been careful with words. It's just wasn't a part of British culture to begin with. So early English speakers just said vulgar words as part of everyday language. Since early speakers were mostly illiterate, they didn't see the importance behind the name of God. They just said the name but didnt give it much thought. This got the Church officials really ticked off. To curb people's language, the Church started to teach the "No taking God's name in vain commandment" as "No cussing".
BTW I'm also an anime/manga fan. I know that to understand anime/manga completely, I have to understand Japanese culture (esp. their way of thinking, humor, language, etc.). This is not something that is learned overnight.
Start with your local library. There is also a TV show on TBN called Manna Fest (website: http://www.voiceofevangelism.org/manna_fest_tv.cfm) . Each week Pastor Perry Stone covers an aspect of the Jewish culture and its relevance to the Bible.
2006-09-03 06:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Curious Student 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King James is the best version to use.
Some people interpret the Bible differently for their own causes. Try this Bible study course, it is easy to understand, if you really read your Bible, you will find truth friend.
2006-09-03 06:22:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sky_blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, you can get the meat out of any bible. The key is to pray first, so God's spirit will show you what you need to know, at the right time.
True prophets have true interpretations of prophecy, however there is allot of information about Jesus that and laws that anyone can understand.
Acts 2:17-21 "In the last days," God says,"I shall pour out some of my spirit upon every sort of flesh, and your sons and daughters will prophesy and your young men will see visions and dream dreams"...
You can read some of my post and questions and pray to God, and he will let you know if I am a true prophet.
Praise Jah!! Hail Jesus earth's new King!! Welcome his wife the 'Queen of the heavens'!!
2006-09-03 06:31:07 · answer #7 · answered by tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is beyind nonsense whatever messed up version you care to read...leave it alone and realise atheism is the only sensible approach unless you want to be of a primitive mindset living a life scared by superstition and the supernatural.
2006-09-03 06:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The KJV of the Bible is the most accurate and incidently also prophecied in scripture..Rev 11. The Bible is its own best interpretor. Stick with studying it and not what others have to say about it...
Use this tool...
http://www.biblegateway.com
this way you can pull up key terms and phrases and look up scriptures very easily. Its a cool tool. Love in Christ, ~J~ <><
2006-09-03 06:08:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The bible will interprete itself.
To get an accurate understanding of what is being said you must review all the scriptures pertaining to a subject.
example: Kingdom of God,
if 20 scriptures refer to it as a government ruled by God, and one scripture says it is in you.
the truth is that it is a government ruled by God, and with a little research you find that the scripture really reads, that the kingdom is in your midst, and not in you.
You find out that Jesus as the King of that Kingdom was among those listening to him speak.
Jehovah’s Witnesses have done this.
For more information please go to www. watchtower.org
2006-09-06 16:12:52 · answer #10 · answered by TeeM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. -NIV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.-KJV
BOTH versus are Matt. 6:33. Can you see a major difference? The meaning of the verse is the same in both bible versions.
2006-09-03 06:37:23 · answer #11 · answered by KREAL1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋