Isn't it easier to understand NIV babble?
2007-02-19 04:55:41 · 12 answers · asked by Knightmare 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The KJV has less sources (six if I remember correctly) and newer sources. The NIV uses approximately 1000 sources including the oldest texts available.
That said, the errors are rather minor even in the KJV.
2007-02-19 05:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by David W 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The KJV is based mostly on one incomplete manuscript-the "textus receptus", which was not complete until about 20 years or so after the KJV was first printed. The balance of the information came from the "Bishops" Bible.
The NIV used many manuscripts , and some of them much older that those used by the KJV translators. The NIV is a much easier read and is definably more accurate. However, the nature of any perceived errors will be so insignificant that the average Bible reader will not notice them. Only the Bible scholar will discover any discrepancies. Most all perceived errors are just variant spellings, and not gross errors in the text.
2007-02-19 05:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by Desperado 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There aren't errors...The reason you understand the NIV better is that it's modern language where as King James is the language from the 16th century. Try the Message and see what you think of it, it's more 21st century english.
2007-02-19 05:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Jan P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because King James rewrote the Bible to suit his wants.
he had alot of issues and most went un-resolved.
oh...are you talking of the spelling of the words??? that is because of the period of which it was written. 1611AD
it may be easier to read the NIV for you, but personally i like reading Shakespeare and since the time frame is alittle over a hundred difference, there is not much changed in the style of writing. i guess mainly its the flow of the words. NIV sounds harsh and cold to me.
2007-02-19 05:12:15 · answer #4 · answered by polgara922 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you know and understand Jewish tradition and culture it is just fine. Also, you have to understand that here may be words in Greek and Hebrew that are not in English so no matter what kind of bible you read you will not get the true meaning. Also, you try explaining an airplane to someone who has never seen a car.
2007-02-19 05:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why are you so miserable that you feel you need to mock that which you do not understand?...I've said it before and I will keep saying it...I feel no need to mock....Buddha....athesim...Allah...or any other religion...I do not believe in them, but do not mock the sincerity of those who do....do you think if you try to infuriate Christians, you are succeeding in some way? News flash....true Christians are not going to be upset by your questions...they will pray for you...but maybe that is what you are really after in the first place....hum...
2007-02-19 05:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by Lilliput1212 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would you mind pointing out some of those so-called errors?
Oh wait....it's the Tragic Typos guy......I need to pay more attention before jumping into an answer.
2007-02-19 04:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it's easier to understand modern Christian babble. Doesn't mean it's right, just easier to understand.
2007-02-19 04:59:52 · answer #8 · answered by Maverick 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
What the hell is the babble?
2007-02-19 04:59:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The New American Bible
2007-02-19 07:41:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋