What is the best version of the Bible to read?

Answer 1

Which ever version of the Bible that you understand best is the one to read. The Bible that is most convenient to use is the best one to read. I rely heavily on the website http://www.blueletterbible.org. It has Hebrew, Greek, several English translations, commentaries, maps and search by word or Strong's number.

You may like a video bible or one on CD or cassette.

Answer 2

The fact that there are so many Bible versions is both a blessing and a problem. It is a blessing in that the Word of God is available to anyone who needs it in an easy to understand, accurate translation. It is a problem in that the different versions can create controversy and problems in Bible studies, teaching situations, etc. The differences between the translations can also be a subject of great division in the church body.

It is probably wise to have access to at least 2 or 3 of the major translations (KJV, NIV, NAS, NKJV, NLT) for comparison's sake. If a verse or passage in one translation is a little confusing, it can be helpful to compare it side-by-side with another version. It is difficult to say which translation is the "best." "Best" would be determined by a combination of translation method personally considered best, and your interpretation of the textual data underlying your translation. For example, the KJV and NAS attempted to take the underlying Hebrew and Greek words and translate them into the closest corresponding English words as possible, while the NIV and NLT attempted to take the original thought that was being presented in Greek and Hebrew and then express that thought in English. Many of the other translations attempt to "meet in the middle" between those two methods. Paraphrases such as the Message or the Living Bible can be used to gain a different perspective on the meaning of a verse, but they should not be used as a primary Bible translation.

There are many more Bible versions out there. It is wise to have a personal method for determining whether a particular Bible translation is accurate. A good technique is to have a set of Scripture verses you know well, and look those verses up in a translation you are unsure of. I like to look up some of the most common verses which speak of the deity of Christ (John 1:1, 14; 8:58; 10:30; Titus 2:13) to make sure a Bible version is true to the Word of God. We can be confident that God's Word is truth, and that it will accomplish His purposes (Isaiah 55:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12).

Answer 3

There are now more than 60 versions of the Bible(Different versions not translations The different versions of the Bible are not merely different translations, but are actually versions i.e. they add and remove things from other versions)



These revisions serve as concrete proofs that all the Biblical books are not at all divinely inspired. This is because it is beyond man's ability to correct the work of his Creator, who alone is Almighty and perfect

The Bible is a collection of writings by many different authors. The Qur'an is a dictation. The speaker in the Qur'an - in the first person - is God talking directly to man. In the Bible you have many men writing about God and you have in some places the word of God speaking to men and still in other places you have some men simply writing about history. Please read http://www.islamdoor.com/ and ask the Creator for guidance

Answer 4

King James had 80 -90 educated scholars in his day translate the bible from Greek and Hebrew the best they can .It's very close to the original text. Other versions change or leave out words that change or pervert the true word of God .I would recommend getting the King James bible.

Answer 5

Whatever version you get--a study Bible is best. I have KJ, NKJ,KJ Dake, KJ Tim Lahaye Prophecy Study andd several others. The one I use regularly is a NKJ Women's Study Bible. It's really a matter of preference, although there are some versions I would stay away from.

Answer 6

I have found the New Living Translation the easiest version to read.

Hey, you can go to www.blueletterbible.org and see these different versions and also listen to them in three versions as well, yes they do have the Bible on audio the entire Bible in audio in three versions it is really great.

Answer 7

There is the New King James- very readable
Also, the New International version. I have each and enjoy them both. But I still use the regular King James version for study and memorization

Answer 8

I read the king james and refer to a niv study bible if needing any help to understand a scripture a little better

Answer 9

I have to go with the NASB.
It is the version the angel told me to read. I have been using it for 27 years.

Answer 10

The KJV gets my vote, because it's masterful English, and it resonates. It allows you to appreciate the bible as literature. The modern "easy to understand" bibles are horrible bilgewater.

The Hebrew and Greek originals are of Qabalistic value, but few people possess the requisite scholarship.