I find it very disturbing that most Preachers use many Bible versions, and not stick to just one. Are they not being subjective and arbitrary by choosing the version that suits their beliefs...
2007-01-17 00:58:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
agreed
2007-01-17 01:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by Robert K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes an alternative version will explain things better. It is also useful to read the Bible in a number of different languages in order to gain a better insight into the meaning of the text. Remember that we are reading translations of original texts written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek and sometimes one translation will hit the nail on the head in terms of the language we ourselves speak better than another. But I do agree that one should be consistent as far as possible. It is also vital for a preacher to say what he feels God is telling him what to say (Titus 2:1) rather than feeding his own prejudices or saying what is politically correct.
One area in which people can be somewhat economical with the truth is teetotalism. I think that the Bible is neutral over the use of wine, which on the whole is a good thing, except when drunk to excess, and which is required for many Jewish celebrations. However, some preachers will fall over backward in insisting that the Bible is not talking about wine at all, but grape juice. That does worry me!
2007-01-17 01:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have wondered the same thing! I can not give you an answer. I have asked people who use different versions....King James, whatever version the Catholics use, and that New Version one. No person can give me a good answer! Some answsers were about translation...but they all have been translated. I'm going to check back on your question when you get more answers, because I would love to know!
I see you have gotten more answers while I have been typing. Just so others know....the Mormons actually use the King James version.
2007-01-17 01:03:30 · answer #3 · answered by KS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question.
I finally settled on the NASB because it is a very accurate translation that is pretty close to the original meaning. It's the best I can do without learning hebrew and greek. That's next! ;-)
I know a lot of fundamentalists use the KJV because they agree with the doctrine it was translated under.
I say, use an accurate translation along side with the Greek and Hebrew!
2007-01-17 01:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a problem. The Catholic Church has used just one for 1600 yrs after all they determined what books belonged in the Bible guided by the Holy Spirit. There has been changes to the language for to better able to read and still maintained its authenticity in the message.
2007-01-17 01:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by Gods child 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well preachers use many bible versions because that's the way they can explain to people that the bible has different words but it has the same meaning. except one but i cant think of the name
2007-01-17 01:16:56 · answer #6 · answered by taoly h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each version of the bible portrays basically the same message the differnce is how the words are put toether the kjv has a lot of thees and thous niv on the other hand is more modern english and there are different variations inbetween but they all give the same message just in differnt forms
2007-01-17 01:06:08 · answer #7 · answered by bballboyrocks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the versions don't change enough to support different "beliefs" hon.....the languages the original texts were written in were richer and more complex than our language, and some translations are very literal while others try to take the context into account. perhaps you need to study a bit yourself instead of being annoyed with your preacher.
2007-01-17 01:03:42 · answer #8 · answered by blah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The original Scriptures were written in Hebrew. (Yes, all of them, from Genesis to Revelation) Since most people have some errors in their understanding, and since all of us understand imperfectly, it helps to see how different people translated certain phrases. Since the "Holy Spirit" is to guide us into ALL truth, we need to sort out all error in order to be pleasing to the Almighty, and to be following into all truth. All Scripture translations I have found to date have some error, and I do not expect to find a perfect on in this sinful world. The one I use now is THE SCRIPTURES translated by the INSTITUTE FOR SCRIPTURE RESEARCH. There are a few things I have found about it that I don't like, but generally it is pretty good.
2007-01-17 01:07:46 · answer #9 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There were many original source texts for the bible to begin with. So how should we pick and choose which one version to use? Best to consider all of them.
2007-01-17 01:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by Sporadic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The King James Version was revised four times, over a 150 year time period, by different people, before it sufficiently matched the beliefs of the Church of England and be "Authorized."
Of interest, that same church is now promoting the Eugenics idea of euthanasia in children born with severe birth defects.
2007-01-17 01:24:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋