Is KJV an inferior translation to NIV?

Answer 1

no they are both a translation, the KJV is definitely more poetic though, like reading holy Shakespeare. thomas

Answer 2

No, it is not inferior. KJV, is harder to read, and they say it reads on a higher grade level actually. NIV, is easier, to read. IT is more smooth. KJV, is beautiful, and older fashioned, but awesome. I love the New King James also. Not inferior though. It helps comparing the different translations in bible study, or if you come across a verse that is a bit confusing. Having a few different versions, don't change the meaning, but may make them more clear to you.

Answer 3

hmm good question.

The KJV is based on less reliable manuscripts from the Textus Receptcus. Since 1611 we have found older and more reliable manuscripts and therefore certain MINOR revisions needed to be made to the English text. The NIV reflects those more reliable mansuscripts in its translation.

But honestly KJV is excellent translation and VERY dependable. I don't really like to say that it is inferior but not as accurate to the MOST reliable mss availb.

And NO the KJV is not the most recommended. Probably the NASB would be the most recommended by scholars.

Answer 4

well personally i don't like KJV because of the fact that it was put together by king phillip i believe and was created to be a bible above other bibles simply to separate their faith to that of the common peseant. NIV is clearly more modern and has a translation that will more likely apply to your life personally. Though i would still consider both works of God and that it is often good to reflect on similarities and differences between the to to get a better grasp of the meaning of a particular passage

Answer 5

I love my NIV because its the language I speak and think in. I still believe in the diety of Christ.

The KJV is writen in a language that I don't speak or understand.

I vote for the NIV as the best of the 2 translations.

For you hardcore KJVr's, Jesus didn't speak KJ, its another translation, its not the ONLY real Bible!!!!

Answer 6

does the NIV have a complete concordance of every word in it so that it can be checked with the manuscript they are translating from like the kjv?

Answer 7

Since I neither read Ancient Greek nor Ancient Hebrew, I have no idea.

I am, however, skeptical of very modern translations. They are too PC. If you're going to get "modern" at least say "made a baby with" instead of begotten or whatever NIV says or "had sex with" instead of "knew"!

Does NIV say HAD SEX WITH? Or at least MATED?

Answer 8

I really think so. King James is yesterdays news filled with inaccessible terms and firey brimstone blood stuff.

NIV is accessible and easier to relate. I dont buy the fundamentalist stance how it is more true or original in the KJV old english style, That is just wrong. the words are hollow and unworthy if we cant use them... just another way the churches will prevent people from growing spiritually.

Answer 9

I don't think so-it is just an older translation-it is important to discern between direct translations(word for word and thought for thought) and paraphrase versions-The editors version of the meanings and thoughts conveyed) It is always good to compare though as you study.

Answer 10

No, the KJV is the authorized version.