Shouldnt it be 1 true version? the diffrent versions lead me to believe that the bible is downright fake and has nothing true about it. Next time some wants to do something like murder someone(for example) they will just change the bible a little more. So, it seems, Jesus is the wrong way
2007-02-28 15:57:08 · 21 answers · asked by Rabbi Dovid 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i've seen two diffrent bibles say two diffrent things on the same topic.
2007-02-28 16:07:04 · update #1
people change the Bible and rewrite it for it to match their own belief instead of lining up their beliefs with the Word.
2007-02-28 15:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
Some bibles are a "translation" of the original Greek and Hebrew language which are not all correct. Others are someones interpretation of what they think it means. You need to understand that back then words didn't have the same meanings as they do today. So when reading any bible, you may think you understand something but you don't. My pastor, through his studies believes the New American Standard to be the most accurate version which is translated with modern day meaning.
2007-03-01 00:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by DeAnna B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This really concerns a couple of issues. First, there is the question of when the canon became closed. Obviously, many biblical authors used secondary materials freely as they put together their writings. This is evident because of things such as literary dependence between the synoptic gospels, acknowledgments by authors (such as Luke), and other factors. However, this does not constitute a change in Scripture. Rather, it simply means that certain materials were developed prior to their inclusion in the canon.
A second question about this concerns ancient manuscripts. There are variations between various biblical manuscripts. Most of these are highly insignificant (i.e. - "Jesus Christ" instead of "Christ Jesus"). In most other cases, the original reading can be determined by means of textual criticism. There are certain changes and mistakes that scribes are inclined to make. These are usually easy to identify. Additionally, the original reading becomes even more clear when the age of manuscripts and other considerations are taken into account.
In conclusion, the vast number of extant biblical manuscripts and variations within those manuscripts does not indicate that the bible is untrustworthy. Rather, it allows us to be confident that the our modern versions very closely correspond to the original manuscripts.
2007-03-01 00:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by Steve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How very profound (sarcasm there in case you missed it). Yeah, it's been changed. Religion is pretty much all about picking and choosing things from the bible to control mass amounts of people. That doesn't mean the bible is entirely wrong or incorrect. The message is there and that's all that matters. That's pretty much why it's not a good idea to live solely by that book. Man has a way of tainting things and bending the truth to fit their will. That's not God or Jesus but go ahead and hate on Jesus if you must. He can take it. You're not saying anything that is highly controversial or even original. People have come to this conclusion for years and probably will continue to. You haven't stumbled upon anything new even though you seem to think so.
2007-03-01 00:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The so called "changes" that you are referring to are minor alterations in grammar, spelling, or wording for the most part. There have been no major alterations as you are suggesting.
If you think so, then put your money where you mouth is, and present your manuscript proof. Show us an old version of the Bible that is different than the one we have now.
Or else quit making up false facts and posting lies on the Internet.
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I don't mean to sound rude, but it must have occurred to you that different translators will word their particular translation differently than someone else. Translation is not an exact science, and people will often compare and contrast different translations to try to get a feel for the original language (or use a concordance that gives you the original word being translated, along with its precise definition -- there is software that does this too).
2007-03-01 00:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First of all the book is almost 2,000 years old and copied from many manuscripts. Secondly, different versions were made for various reasons. I like my study bible because it has footnotes and cross references and my husband likes his version because it's easy reading written in todays common language. That's why there's different verstions, the bible doesn't change.
2007-03-01 00:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Translation errors and human desperation have both changed the Bible to say things it never did in the original Tanakh.
2007-03-01 00:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is proof that the Bible has changed meaning plenty of times each time it's been translated, particularly to suit the wishes of religious leaders of the time.
But the Bible has many pleasant, positive stories in it, not unlike Cinderella or Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Then again, it has plenty of ugly chapters in it as well.
2007-03-01 00:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by JP 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hey Don't forget to bring evidence while you claim something.
Have not you said you have seen different meanings in the same verses in the Bible? Quote that now.
2007-03-01 00:17:11 · answer #9 · answered by {}[](<<0>>)[]{} 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some are genuinely trying to translate it exactly into the language of today while some are just trying to make it mean what they want it to mean.
2007-03-01 00:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You claim, Rabbi David, that the Bible was "changed more than 100 times." Why should we believe your claim? Can you prove it?
2007-03-01 00:01:54 · answer #11 · answered by David S 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋