i would really like to read it but i cant understand the way its worded or any of the the old sayings that are not used in todays modern world, any suggestion?
2007-06-02 22:55:54 · 33 answers · asked by Chloelouise 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some versions are easier to understand than others. I interchange the NIV and KJV alot.
2007-06-02 22:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by Mulereiner 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try a different version. It's best to have several on hand, so that whenever you have trouble with a phrase, you can look it up in another version.
For example:
I generally use the King James for study. When I have trouble understanding a scripture, I reference it using the NIV or the NKJV.
When I'm just reading the Bible for pleasure, I read The Message, and then I reference THAT with the KJV, the NKJV, and the NIV to make sure it was translated correctly.
I also occasionally use the Amplified Bible, Darby's, Young's Literal, The Living Bible, or the New Living Translation.
Everyone is different. If you're having trouble understanding the version you're reading, try a different one. A great site to test out which version would help you most would be www.biblegateway.com. They have just about every English translation (excepting the New World Translation), PLUS the Bible in several other languages.
Best of luck!
2007-06-02 23:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many different types of Bibles for sale. Go to a great christian book store and have them show you some of these bibles. Also, through prayer God can open your eyes to some of the bible. He can show you what a certain verse can mean to what's going on in your time at that time. He does this through His Spirit speaking to your heart/soul. Get a modern translation that you can understand, some type of study Bible. Don't forget Sunday School helps to teach on the Bible. This is really more important that Sunday worship because you are learning with others. God always uses others to help you understand something new about the Bible and the more time that you put into reading the Bible, the more you will learn. I need to take my own advice on this one!
2007-06-03 00:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by anjoek5859 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's great you want to read it but it is true that some versions of the bible are hard to understand..i would suggest getting a more modern translation (like the NIV). Or if you still don't understand parts you could ask a Christian friend..Remember though that we probably won't understand every single bit of the Bible this side of heaven! Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and help you understand..He will do it!
God bless!
2007-06-03 00:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you refer to the KJV. You need a modern translation. Question: What is a "shambles"? It is found in 1 Corinthians 10:25. If you lived in England in the 1600s, you would have no problem.
Reading from the New World Translation, you would find "whatever is sold in a meat market, keep eating..." To get one free, look up Jehovah's Witnesses in your phone book. You can go there to the literature counter and just ask for one or you could call to ask someone to come by. Either way it is free and you can get a free home Bible study too. In a short time, you can have a basic accurate understanding of the Bible. It has been condensed to one simple book and your Bible. Aren't modern times fun??
2007-06-03 02:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by grnlow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had trouble at first, and there are some things that are cultural for the time that we don't understand. You would have to learn ancient history for a full understanding.
That being said, the Bible will SCREAM at you if you read it with an open mind and open heart. When I first read it I enthralled. It was like the book knew my thoughts and life thousands of years before I was born.
There is generations of knowledge in the Bible. It shows the condition of the human soul, science, history, theology, art, music, this list is endless.
Many people say to Start out with the book of John. Also, check out this site: answersingenesis.org . They offer much help for people who truly want to LEARN.
God Bless you in your search
2007-06-02 23:10:58 · answer #6 · answered by fortheimperium2003 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
right here`s why: evaluate Joshua 10:23 and Josh 15:sixty 3 2 Samuel 24:a million and 1Chronicles 21:a million 2 Sam 25:13 and 1Chronicles 21:12 2 Kings 8:26 and a pair of Chron 22:2 2Sam ch 5-6 and 2Chron ch 13-14 Matt1:6 and Luke 3:31 Matt sixteen:17 and John a million:40-one Matt 14:2, Mark 6:sixteen and Luke 9:9 Why a lot of contradictions?
2016-11-25 03:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by haugabook 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a modern translation of the Hebrew Bible with notes and parallel text, these are probably the nearest to the original and explain a lot of the cultural significance of the Hebrew and Aramaic originals which is often lost in the older translations with all the "thees" and "thous" etc.
2007-06-03 02:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by Miyagi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By my truth, no. How many times I have seen answers to our questions, guidance to our actions, pacifying our turbulent minds stemming from the Bible.
As religious texts go the Bible IS written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit using different people and their outlook on life at different times. There are a number of prophesies that have come to be true in it. There are many more yet to be fulfilled.....only whether we will be there to witness them or not is to be seen.
Prayerfully reading the Bible has always worked out to be a rewarding experience for me. Do it. Try it and it will work out for you.
There are a number of modern translations and simplified versions - The New International Version is one. But the old King James Version is still good for the grandeur of it.
Nowadays in the internet there are so many versions so much so the meaning of the verses seem to be getting distorted. Read them prayerfully...that is the best way.
Forget about the contradictions, seemingly unjust things and so called unfair things that might have been recorded there.
One attitude towards such arguments would be to always set your mind thinking they are all correct as if you are an advocate going to argue in their favour. You will see the light afterwards. The Bible is unflattering and looks only on the merit or actions that had been done by different people with proper correct motives by the so called great people of the Bible. Hence despite the God given wisdom, Solomon is not judged as the greatest King or one who is in the 'good books' of God. Yes, the Bible is a great judge of not only people, but their character, motives, conduct and actions.
I keep harping on motives because after this life you are going to be your own judge to see whether all actions done by you has been good or bad using your own yardstick, viz., your own conscience. Be prepared for it. And the Bible helps........a lot.
2007-06-02 23:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by straightener 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a modern translation. The NIV is the worst.
The new Jerusalem Bible, the ASV, the Byington, the DRC, the NW are all fine translations.
There are other fine translations, try to read some key scriptures in each to compare before buying one.
2007-06-03 02:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by Fuzzy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a modern version like The International Version, or even a paraphrase like The Message Bible can be good. If you begin in a gospel, say John's gospel, you will be amazed at what you glean. Remember the Author is right beside you, you can ask Him what He meant at anytime!
2007-06-03 05:43:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋