Why do we still read the old King James and sometimes pastors will read from it speaking in Elizabethan english. Is there really a point...I mean who talks that way anymore? Why add to what others may find confusing?
2007-05-15 06:33:03 · 13 answers · asked by † H20andspirit 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The King James is an historic text, in that it was the first Bible to ever be endorsed by a royal in all of Europe to be received by the entire Christian populus. The Bible was banned from being read by the common "layman" until Luther came into the scene.
I know it's tough to understand, but it is important in Christian history.
2007-05-15 06:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Tradition - even though Jesus often debunked tradition, many churches still find it hard to break from reading the translation that's been used for so many years. Even more difficult, sometimes, is getting the congregation (especially its older members) to conform with newer ideas.
2. Accuracy - the KJV is considered one of the most accurate (if not THE most) translations available. However, we do now have the NKJV, which is still a bit archaic, but is much easier to read than the original. So no real excuse here.
2007-05-15 13:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by TWWK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people believe the KJV is the most accurate translation, which I respectfully disagree with. But I think that people also like the feeling of tradition that it gives. I do see your point though about it making things more confusing, especially for a person who is not very familiar with the Bible. In that situation I think that a translation like the New International Version or New Living Translation might be more appropriate.
2007-05-15 13:41:49 · answer #3 · answered by Melody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modern translations fould corrupt it even more than it has been. If you go back and read the Geneva Bible, you will see that even the KJV was changed in places due to the translators' mistakes.
The more the Bible strays from its original pen, the more mistakes have been made and we are further from the actual intended words. So I use the KJV and would never look at a newer one. I would love to have a Geneva Bible, but can't afford it.
2007-05-15 13:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by BigOnDrums 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, I know...it's sadly out of date, and Lord only knows how many errors there may be in it...
But I still find that old Elizabethan English somehow soothing.
I can't explain it, but I do love it.
Although, just so you know, there are churches that use newer versions...
If you are not as old fashioned as I am, you might want to see if there is such a church near your home.
God bless!!
2007-05-15 16:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree.No one even speaks like that anymore so we should read out of the NIV version.The bible can already be confusing at times.The Old King James version just adds to the confusion,not every one understands it. It can be especially confusing to new Christians.
2007-05-15 13:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by ♥LaBelleVie♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it. I think that it's not the right version for you, but that's okay. Most other translations are from older sources anyway. So no problem.
2007-05-15 13:43:30 · answer #7 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had the same question. :-) Most churches I've been to use the NIV or NASB. King Jimmy is distracting because it's hard to understand!
2007-05-15 13:37:21 · answer #8 · answered by peacetimewarror 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometime , the KJV just says it best, esp. when a parallel verse is given.
2007-05-15 13:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by HumanBaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because many people ( me included) belive that it is the only correct translation....
2007-05-15 13:36:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋