2007-05-30 08:46:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
http://www.apbrown2.net/web/TranslationComparisonChart.htm
has a number of charts that may help. There is usually a trade-off between literal wording and readability.
My personal favorite is the Holman Christian Standard Version (HCSB).
2007-05-30 09:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is the Word of God written. For over three centuries, the King James Version of 1611 was the standard in English Bible translations, often called the "Authorized Version." However, in the twentieth century, there were several new translations that have become popular in different arenas. If you attend a church, you might want to find out what translation it uses in the liturgy. Most importantly, however, is that you find a Bible that you can use in daily devotions.
Here is a summary of some of the different versions. This is an unbiased opinion; I will include my own preferences at the bottom. Generally, the following churches approve these translations:
Mainline: Presbyterian Church (USA), Episcopal Church, United Methodist Church, United Church of Christ, etc.- uses the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of 1989. This is one of the most accurate Bible translations while preserving the beauty of Biblical language. However, it uses gender-inclusive language for people, which can be awkward at times. Some mainline churches use the Revised Standard Version (RSV) of 1952.
Baptists tend to use the traditional King James Version and they have also been in favor of the New King James Version and the Holman Christian Standard Bible as well.
Evangelical Christians in general use the New International Version (NIV), New American Standard Bible (NASB), and the English Standard Version (ESV).
Roman Catholics use the New American Bible.
Personally, I like to use the Revised Standard Version, which continues to preserve the beauty of the King James Version while making for a more accurate translation. However, these days, many Protestants use the NRSV for an accurate, readable version.
2007-05-30 10:10:13 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simplest version is the Good News Bible translation with the easiest English language (aka Todays English version - published by Zondervan) But the most accurate would be the New International Version (aka NIV) The King James version was published in 1611 - so if you love reading Shakespeare language, you'll love reading this version. Not surprisingly, most modern people do NOT like the KJV.
2016-05-17 06:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by leandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hick-up in that question is this:
Literal translations are not so easy to read.
Interpreted translations are easy to read, but how do you know the interpretor is telling you what God meant you to learn?
You have to pray through scripture. Ask the Holy Spirit to tell you what God means for you to learn at that time.
Catholics practise Lectio Divina. Divine Reading. You either read the same section three times, while praying about it. Or you read the same section in three different translations. While still praying about it.
The best thing to do is not depend on any ONE bible.
I have three favorites. Douay Rheims Bible, Jerusalem Bible and New American Bible.
I have others. But those are my favorites. Jerusalem is college level. NAB is 6th grade level.
Don't confuse the Jerusalem Bible with the NEW Jerusalem Bible. The New Jerusalem Bible is NOT approved as the "interpretor" made some edits to make the bible "politically correct" which changed the entire meaning of whole books and paragraphs.
2007-05-30 08:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are the New King James Version, Revised English Bible, the Message and New Revised Standard Version. Some other versions may omitt few verses, and translate it differently from the original language.
2007-05-30 08:56:45 · answer #5 · answered by Emo-c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Interlinear Bible by Jay P. Green.
2007-05-30 08:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by I'm You 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the NIV (New International Version) a lot. I like the old King James but I get lost. However I think the more the word gets translated, the more waterdowned the word becomes...
2007-05-30 08:50:12 · answer #7 · answered by tonya j 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NUN...
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and accurate and easy to read: LMAO @ U, oh "bible" believer ! ! !
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2007-05-30 08:50:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
None are accurate and they make them difficult to read so you won´t easily figure that out. The same reason the congressional record is so obtuse. If it could be easily read then you would figure out that your representatives are getting paid for doing Jack sh·t.
2007-05-30 08:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by bocasbeachbum 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The one that does not exist.
2007-05-30 08:50:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋