Why is it written in riddles and cryptic clues? Why isnt there a modern language version?
2006-11-18 06:42:45 · 30 answers · asked by SCOTT B 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yeah another reason not to take it literally as the inspired word of God.I f God was so concerned about us it would be much clearer.So much so thast it wouldnt be open to debate or questioned
2006-11-18 06:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by Paul I 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its not written in riddles or cryptic clues. There are several modern language versions, I think the NIV does really good, but I've pretty much given all the English versions up. I'm working on being able to just read the New Testament in its original language (Greek) and I've found that it really makes much more sense and its meaning is so much deeper in its original language. Most modern versions mistranslate some words, and sometimes denominations take a misinterpreted scripture and start a false doctrine. The Greek is straight-forward, but since some denominations want to set forth their own doctrine they twist scripture and make it a web of confusion when it is, in actuality, a solidly written book.
2006-11-18 15:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are a number of bibles (Todays English Version, Contemporary English Version, The Message, Phillips Translation, The Street Bible). These are good for getting the sense of things, but are not very good if you want to find what the Bible really has to say.
For instance, we use the word Peace as a translation of the Greek word Pistis and the Hebrew word Shalom. Shalom means so much more than Peace. It means health, wholeness, prosperity and so on. You could not put that all in without making the bible unreadable.
2006-11-18 16:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by waycyber 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible, when it was written, was written in the languageof the common people. It was understood by people.
In the years since the Bible was written, the words, and grammar of the original languages have changed. Additionally, teh dominant languages have changed.
The phrase "a modern language version" is meaningless. You can either translate the text according to the literal meaning, or according to how the text was understood. For example, you can translate the phrase "out of sight, out of mind" as either "invisible, and therefore insane", or "gone away, and forgotten".
You can translate the text into the argot of a specific group, or into the common language of a geographical region.
2006-11-18 16:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by jblake80856 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are modern language versions. Check out the NRSV.
Its not all riddles and cryptic clues. Christ, oftentimes is quite clear with his messages. Think, the sermon on the mount! (ack, I can never write or hear that phrase the same way since that episode of the Vicar of Dibly!)
2006-11-18 14:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by peacedevi 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I guess because it isn't written in modern language and most of the words or scenes described did not have a name given until very later so they tried to describe the best way that they can e.g. dark smoke filling the atmosphere would probably have been a storm coming.
*edit* Watchman are u serious?
2006-11-18 14:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by Carmit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some modern versions that are bit easier to understand. The reason why it was written in riddles, etc, is outlined in 1 Corinthians 1 vs 18-31. As it appears foolish to many people, they choose not to believe it. These ones prefer the wisdom of the world and may be inclined to see some of those who choose to believe it as blind. These 'foolish' ones are looked on by God as those who humbly seek the truth.
Another good chapter of the Bible to read is Matthew chapter 13, in which Jesus uses illustrations to outline the nature of God's kingdom. The only ones who ask for an explanation of the illustrations are his Disciples. He freely explains it to them, but not the majority of those who heard him who were perhaps looking for something different from what Jesus was offering.
For a more complete explanation, ask one of Jehovah's witnesses or try this link.
2006-11-18 16:33:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
In order to confuse and bewilder the mass of the people, in doing so can be used as an instrument of magical control. It is very well written in this respect, IT STILL WORKS, as witnessed by the answers given here. All works of fiction are inspired by something "other" its in the nature of the genre , why should the Bible be any different?
2006-11-18 18:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by wolfe_tone43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are versions in modern day language. They just aren't nearly as impressive as when written in language 400 years old. Just like a fairy tale that starts out "In 1346 in a domicile built of recycled sticks and mud...", doesn't sound nearly as compelling as one that starts out with "Once upon a time of magic in a dwelling of spells......".
2006-11-18 16:33:27 · answer #9 · answered by mailrick12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is modern language version... But the king james version is not written in riddles or clues... It's straight forward and easily understood...
2006-11-18 14:46:46 · answer #10 · answered by Ash 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Jesus once wrote in the sand by the sea shore. The waves came in and washed the words away. Why do you think he did this?
Keep in mind that no two people could agree on what a modern language bible would say.
2006-11-18 14:50:36 · answer #11 · answered by waynesworldstage 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋